Worksheetspunctuation
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which of the following sentences uses the correct end punctuation for an exclamatory statement?
What a fantastic game that was.
What a fantastic game that was!
What a fantastic game that was?
What a fantastic game that was,
Read the sentence: "Will you be joining the robotics club this year?" What is the function of the end punctuation used here?
It ends a declarative statement.
It shows strong feeling or emphasis.
It indicates the sentence is an interrogative statement (a question).
It separates items in a list.
True or False: For the sentence, "I can't believe you forgot my birthday.", a period is the only acceptable end punctuation.
True
False
Which of the following sentences contains an error in apostrophe usage?
The cat is chasing its tail.
They're planning a surprise party for their friend.
All of the cars' tires were brand new.
The new video games' graphics are amazing.
Complete the sentence with the correct word choice: I think _____ going to rain later, so you should take an umbrella.
its
it's
its'
it is
Which option correctly rewrites the phrase "the project of the two students" using a possessive apostrophe?
the two students project
the two student's project
the two students's project
the two students' project
What is the punctuation error in this line of dialogue? "I'm almost finished with my homework" whispered Alex.
The period should be a question mark.
There should be a comma before the closing quotation mark.
The word "whispered" should be capitalized.
There should not be any quotation marks.
Which sentence shows the correct punctuation for a direct quote?
The coach announced "Practice is cancelled today".
The coach announced, "practice is cancelled today."
The coach announced, "Practice is cancelled today."
The coach announced, "Practice is cancelled today".
Which sentence correctly integrates a line of dialogue into the surrounding narrative?
"I found the missing key," she exclaimed. "it was in my pocket the whole time!"
"I found the missing key!" she exclaimed. "It was in my pocket the whole time!"
"I found the missing key!" She exclaimed, "It was in my pocket the whole time!"
"I found the missing key"! she exclaimed. "It was in my pocket the whole time!"
Choose the correct punctuation to complete the sentence: My favorite player is on the team___ however, he is injured and cannot play tonight.
,
:
;
—
In the sentence, "The secret to a good smoothie is simple: use frozen fruit," what is the function of the colon?
To separate items in a series.
To join two unrelated sentences.
To introduce an explanation or elaboration of the first clause.
To indicate a pause in dialogue.
Three of these sentences use colons or semicolons correctly. Which sentence is the 'odd one out' with an error?
The weather forecast was terrible; therefore, we cancelled the picnic.
You have two choices: finish your homework now or do it during recess.
I enjoy many outdoor activities, such as: hiking, biking, and kayaking.
Sarah is an excellent writer; her stories are always creative and engaging.
Which sentence correctly uses commas to separate items in a series?
My three favorite colors are blue green and purple.
My three favorite colors are blue, green, and purple.
My three favorite colors are blue, green and, purple.
My three favorite colors, are blue, green, and purple.
Which sentence contains a comma error in the list of items?
The recipe calls for flour, sugar, and butter.
He packed a sleeping bag, a flashlight and a map for the camping trip.
She is smart, funny, and kind.
We will visit the museum, the park, and the library.
To create the most dramatic and emphatic aside, which punctuation should be used to set off the phrase in this sentence? My brother ___ who never cleans his room ___ won the school's neatness award.
commas (,)
parentheses ( )
semicolons (;)
em dashes (—)
Which sentence has a structural error in its use of dashes or parentheses?
The dog (a golden retriever) is very friendly.
My favorite food—pizza—is what we're having for dinner.
She finally saw the movie (the one everyone has been talking about.
The test—which was surprisingly easy—took only thirty minutes.
Complete the sentence with the correctly hyphenated compound modifier: The audience gave the performer a _____ ovation.
standing-ovation
standing
standing ovation
standing-ovation-
True or False: In the phrase "a last minute decision," the words "last minute" should be hyphenated.
True
False
Which of the following items shows an error in the use of periods for an abbreviation?
Ms. Garcia
8:00 a.m.
Washington, D.C.
NASA
Complete the address with the correct abbreviation for "Avenue": 123 Maple _____
Av
Ave
Av.
Ave.
Read this short passage: "Let's get some ice cream, suggested Maria. My favorite flavor is chocolate chip cookie dough its the best!" Which of the following corrections is needed?
Add a comma after "cream".
Change "its" to "it's".
Hyphenate "chocolate-chip".
All of the above.
Which sentence correctly combines dialogue with a plural possessive noun?
"The players uniforms are all clean," said the coach.
"The players' uniforms are all clean," said the coach.
"The player's uniforms are all clean," said the coach.
"The players' uniforms are all clean" said the coach.
Which sentence correctly uses both a semicolon and a colon to structure a complex idea?
The hike was challenging; we faced three major obstacles: a steep incline, a rocky path, and a narrow bridge.
The hike was challenging: we faced three major obstacles; a steep incline, a rocky path, and a narrow bridge.
The hike was challenging, we faced three major obstacles: a steep incline, a rocky path, and a narrow bridge.
The hike was challenging; we faced three major obstacles, a steep incline, a rocky path, and a narrow bridge.
Which one of the following sentences is completely free of any punctuation errors?
My friend—who is a well known artist, is having a show downtown.
"What time does the movie start?" asked David's brother.
We need to pack a few things; clothes, toiletries, and snacks.
Its going to be a long, difficult, journey.
