Punctuation Test

Which article title is punctuated correctly? "All About Ants" All About Ants (underlined)

"All About Ants"

Which song title is punctuated correctly? America, the Beautiful (underlined) "America, the Beautiful"

"America, the Beautiful"

Choose the sentence that correctly uses all punctuation Although, some say this class is difficult. It's test time, pay attention to the review. "How," I asked, "can I always be so forgetful?" The womens' restroom always has a long line.

"How," I asked, "can I always be so forgetful?"

You can use square brackets to add words to a quote, or to replace words without changing the original meaning of a sentence such as ...

"Im sure it [was] always like that."

Which poem title is punctuated correctly? "Rain in the City" Rain in the City (underlined)

"Rain in the City"

Square brackets in quotes should only be used to clarify a point or to insert information into a direct quote that was not originally in it such as ...

"These two nations [Russia and America] seem to sway the destinies of half the globe."

Always remember that a full stop (punctuation) always falls outside the brackets at the end of the sentence such as ....

(Was still warm).

What are three things that parentheses can do?

1. Indicate remarks by a writer 2.Specify a definition or reference 3.Show interruption

What are the two main reasons of an Ellipses?

1. Indicates a pause in speech such as: "Hello...Paige." 2. Shows that a portion of quoted material has been taken out such as: "Words are ... Our most inexhaustible source of magic."

Did he ask you first, "May I have permission to leave now?"? A.Did he ask you first, "May I have permission to leave now?" B.Did he ask you first, May I have permission to leave now? C.Did he ask you first, "May I have permission to leave now??" D.No error

A

For each of the following, choose the correct sentence. A) The women's dresses are on the second floor. B) The woman' dresses are on the second floor. C) The womens' dresses are on the second floor.

A

For each of the following, choose the correct sentence. A) You may not enter Mr. Harris's office without his permission. B) You may not enter Mr. Harris office without his permission. C) You may not enter Mr. Harrises office without his permission. D) You may not enter Mr. Harrises' office without his permission.

A

For each of the following, choose the correct sentence. A) It's a shame that had to happen. B) Its a shame that had to happen.

A

For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct punctuation. A) The orchestra, excluding the violin section, was not up to par. B) The orchestra, excluding the violin section; was not up to par. C) The orchestra; excluding the violin section, was not up to par. D) The orchestra, excluding the violin section, was: not up to par.

A The orchestra, excluding the violin section, was not up to par.

For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct punctuation. A) The order was requested six weeks ago; therefore, I expected the shipment to arrive by now. B) The order was requested six weeks ago, therefore. I expected the shipment to arrive by now. C) The order was requested: six weeks ago, therefore, I expected the shipment to arrive by now. D) The order was requested six weeks ago: therefore, I expected the shipment, to arrive by now.

A The order was requested six weeks ago; therefore, I expected the shipment to arrive by now.

"This is a step that you should never, ever skip when following this procedure correctly, said the professor. A."This is a step that you should never, ever skip when following this procedure correctly," said the professor. B."This is a step that you should never, ever skip when following this procedure correctly, said the professor." C.This is a step that you should never, ever skip when following this procedure correctly, said the professor. D.No error

A.

Choose the item in which italics should be used. Have you ever seen William Shakespeare's play Hamlet? I would love to see Rodin's sculpture The Thinker. Did Columbus sail on the The Pinta or The Nina? All of these sentences are correctly italicized.

All of these sentences are correctly italicized.

Parentheses can be used like a pair of dashes or a bracketing comma. An example is....

Although Barcelona is one of the most sociable places on earth (especially if you enjoy sitting in cafes) you will rue the day you forgot your manners there.

For each of the following, choose the correct sentence. A) What are your childrens names? B) What are your children's names? C) What are your childrens' names?

B

For each of the following, choose the correct sentence. A.)I went to the editor-in-chief house for dinner last night. B) I went to the editor-in-chief's house for dinner last night. C) I went to the editor-in-chiefs' house for dinner last night.

B

For each of the following, choose the correct sentence. A) Her husbands wallet was full of curious items. B) Her husband's wallet was full of curious items. C) Her husbands' wallet was full of curious items.

B

For each of the following, choose the correct sentence. A) It's a dog wagging it's tail. B) It's a dog wagging its tail. C) Its a dog wagging its tail.

B

For each of the following, choose the correct sentence. A) The two city's weather is always warm. B) The two cities' weather is always warm. C) The two cities weather is always warm.

B

She asked "what time you would be arriving." A.She asked, "what time you would be arriving." B.She asked what time you would be arriving. C.She asked 'what time you would be arriving.' D.No error

B

We are forming an "ad hoc committee" and appointing you its "chairperson." A.We are forming an ad hoc committee and appointing you as its "chairperson." B.We are forming an ad hoc committee and appointing you as its chairperson. C.We are forming an "ad hoc committee" and appointing you as its chairperson. D.No error

B

For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct punctuation. A) She said she loved the book; so, I gave it to her. B) She said she loved the book, so I gave it to her. C) She said: she loved the book, so I gave it to her. D) She said she loved the book: so I gave it to her.

B She said she loved the book, so I gave it to her.

For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct punctuation. A) You asked for forgiveness, he granted it to you. B) You asked for forgiveness; he granted it to you. C) You asked for: forgiveness. He granted it to you. D) You asked for forgiveness he granted it to you.

B You asked for forgiveness; he granted it to you.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses commas. Everyone went to the Transfer Summit, but me. I signed up for classes, without consulting an advisor. Because I asked an advisor, I knew exactly which English class I needed. I went to class, Eliza and Gus were not there.

Because I asked an advisor, I knew exactly which English class I needed.

"What" he asked "do you expect me to do?" A."What, he asked "do you expect me to do?" B."What" he asked, "do you expect me to do?" C."What," he asked, "do you expect me to do?" D.No error

C

Robert replied, "I asked Sally and she said, 'I will not help your group'." A.Robert replied, I asked Sally and she said, "I will not help your group." B.Robert replied, "I asked Sally and she said, I will not help your group." C.Robert replied, "I asked Sally and she said, 'I will not help your group.'" D.No error

C

For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct punctuation. A) I answered the phone, but; no one seemed to be on the other end of the line. B) I answered the phone: but no one seemed to be on the other end of the line. C) I answered the phone, but no one seemed to be on the other end of the line.

C I answered the phone, but no one seemed to be on the other end of the line.

For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct punctuation. A) I need a few items at the store, clothespins, a bottle opener, and napkins. B) I need a few items at the store; clothespins, a bottle opener, and napkins. C) I need a few items at the store: clothespins, a bottle opener, and napkins.

C I need a few items at the store: clothespins, a bottle opener, and napkins.

For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct punctuation. A) She has three dogs: two poodles and: a beagle. B) She has three dogs; two poodles and a beagle. C) She has three dogs: two poodles and a beagle. D) She has three dogs, two poodles, and a beagle.

C She has three dogs: two poodles and a beagle.

For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct punctuation. A) We ask; therefore, that you keep this matter confidential. B) We ask, therefore; that you keep this matter confidential. C) We ask, therefore, that you keep this matter confidential. D) We ask: therefore, that you keep this matter confidential.

C We ask, therefore, that you keep this matter confidential

The witness said, "When I asked him where he was, he said, 'I was at home all night.'" A.'When I asked him where he was, he said, "I was at home all night."' B."When I asked him where he was, he said, I was at home all night." C.When I asked him where he was, he said, "I was at home all night." D.No error

D

For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct punctuation. A) I have been to San Francisco, California, Reno, Nevada, and Seattle, Washington. B) I have been to San Francisco California; Reno Nevada; and Seattle Washington. C) I have been to San Francisco California, Reno Nevada, and Seattle Washington. D) I have been to San Francisco, California; Reno, Nevada; and Seattle, Washington.

D I have been to San Francisco, California; Reno, Nevada; and Seattle, Washington.

For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct punctuation. A) The American flag has three colors; red, white, and blue. B) The American flag has three colors: Red, white, and blue. C) The American flag has: three colors. Red, white, and blue. D) The American flag has three colors: red, white, and blue.

D The American flag has three colors: red, white, and blue.

"It is wonderful to be here in the great state [sic] of Chicago." (Former U.S. Vice President Dan Quayle) A."It is wonderful to be here in the great state of Chicago." B."It is wonderful to be here in the great [sic] state of Chicago." C."It is wonderful to be here in the great state of [sic] Chicago." D.No error

D.

Haven't you heard the old saying, "Neither a borrower nor a lender be"? A.Haven't you heard the old saying, "Neither a borrower nor a lender be?" B.Haven't you heard the old saying, "Neither a borrower nor a lender be? C.Haven't you heard the old saying, "Neither a borrower nor a lender be."? D.No error

D.

The signs on the bathroom doors read "Roosters," "Hens," and "Unisex." The little boy was confused about which one to enter. A."Roosters, Hens, and Unisex." B."Roosters, Hens, and Unisex". C."Roosters", "Hens", and Unisex. D.No error

D.

Parentheses can be used to make options such as ...

Dear Mr. Hallam, Your teacher(s) may not always know the name(s) of your sibling(s).

Which quotation marks are in the correct place? Dr. Abe said, "You will get a zero on your essay if you miss class." Dr. Abe said that "he will not give credit for late assignments."

Dr. Abe said, "You will get a zero on your essay if you miss class."

Choose the sentence that correctly uses all punctuation. Even if you do not like English, you need good writing skills. Remember to bring you're books to class. Dr. Silas said "that she doesn't allow late assignments." Is your class at 11 or at 930?

Even if you do not like English, you need good writing skills.

Do not add apostrophes to pronouns that are already possessive.

Example of words are: his, hers, yours, ours, and its.

Apostrophes form possessive nouns. Nouns name people, places, things, or ideas. We use apostrophes to show that nouns own things. Sometimes, we add ('s) to make the noun possessive, and sometimes we just add an apostrophe

Examples are: Mark's cat Don't go into the teachers' lounge

______________ grades were quite different because Kate never looked over the handouts for class. Hannah and Kate's Hannah and Kates' Hannah's and Kate's Hannahs' and Kates'

Hannah's and Kate's

Choose the sentence that correctly uses italics and/or quotation marks. If by Rudyard Kipling is a didactic poem. The book's title comes from the play "Julius Caesar." I have seen the movie "The Fault in Our Stars." Have you read the book The Fault in Our Stars?

Have you read the book The Fault in Our Stars?

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the semicolon. I am too sleepy; I need to go to bed earlier. Instead of doing homework; I often watch YouTube. Therefore; I will need to do my homework early. I should set an alert on my phone to remind me to; go to bed.

I am too sleepy; I need to go to bed earlier.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses parentheses. The alumni were attending a reunion at (WSCC). I went to (Birmingham-Southern College) BSC. I went to Birmingham-Southern College (BSC). You should study the punctuation section of (Composition I).

I went to Birmingham-Southern College (BSC).

Which shows correct punctuation for a movie? Ice Age (underlined) "Ice Age"

Ice Age (underlined)

_______ almost time for the punctuation test. Its Its' It's

It's

Sentences do not require a comma because the coordinating conjunction does not link ___________?

Main Clauses

You can use ellipses where ever you want in your quotes as long as it?

Makes sense and the quote is getting your point through.

Which newspaper title is punctuated correctly? My Weekly Reader (underlined) "My Weekly Reader"

My Weekly Reader (underlined)

Separates unnecessary info from sentence

Parentheses

Parentheses singular form is.....?

Parenthesis

Orioles Win Game in the Bottom of the Ninth (Article on a website) Underline/Italics Quotation Marks

Quotation Marks

What punctuation is missing for; Imagine (song)? Underline/Italics Quotation Marks

Quotation marks

To devote your words to someone else's statement

Quote

Which magazine title is punctuated correctly? "Ranger Rick" Ranger Rick (underlined)

Ranger Rick (underlined)

Choose the sentence that correctly uses all punctuation. My mama always says stupid is as stupid does. I'll let everyone know about the play Hamlet. She was only a sixteen-year-old girl. Furthermore; I have taken my orientation class.

She was only a sixteen-year-old girl.

Which statement is true? Shorter works should be underlined and longer works should be capitalized and italicized. Shorter works should have quotation marks and longer works should be underlined or italicized. Shorter works should be italicized and longer works should be underlined and have quotation marks. Shorter works should have quotation marks and longer works should be highlighted and italicized.

Shorter works should have quotation marks and longer works should be underlined or italicized.

Choose the incorrect sentence. Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Speak with integrity; say only what you mean. Speak with integrity, say only what you mean.

Speak with integrity, say only what you mean.

___________ who regularly read the syllabus and schedule are successful. Students' Students Student's Students's

Students

Which option shows correct punctuation for a book title? The Giver (italicized) "The Giver"

The Giver (italicized)

where do Quotations start?

They start at the beginning and end of a quoted phrase.

Parentheses can be used around numbers and letters when listing to indicate separate points such as ...

To gain entry to this nightclub you should make sure you are (a) not visibly drunk, (b) on the guest list, and (c) not wearing trainers.

1989 (Album) Underline/Italics Quotation Marks

Underline/Italics

Home Alone (movie) Underline/Italics Quotation Marks

Underline/Italics

Sports Illustrated (magazine) Underline/Italics Quotation Marks

Underline/Italics

The Giver (novel) Underline/Italics Quotation Marks

Underline/Italics

The News Sentinel (newspaper) Underline/Italics Quotation Marks

Underline/Italics

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence. Studying before bed, allows my brain to retain more information. Making time to study each day, is important. When I wake up, I review what I studied the night before. Studying in small chunks, is more effective than studying one long time.

When I wake up, I review what I studied the night before.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses apostrophes. Where is the Joneses' condominium? Where is Dr. Gus' office? Where is the Morris's house? Who is the childrens' teacher?

Where is the Joneses' condominium?

Choose the sentence that correctly uses dashes. While I was studying—playing on my phone, actually—I fell asleep. While I was studying, playing on my phone, actually—I fell asleep. While I was studying—playing on my phone, actually, I fell asleep. While I was studying—playing on my phone, actually; I fell asleep.

While I was studying—playing on my phone, actually—I fell asleep.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses all punctuation. I went to the Dr. to get a vaccine. Yes, sir, I will do it immediately. Wow! What a gorgeous day? Is that you're book?

Yes, sir, I will do it immediately.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses or omits colons. Be sure to bring: a scantron sheet and a pencil. My favorite foods are: chocolate, pizza, and popcorn. You need one thing to be successful: determination. When I graduated college, I was twenty-two.

You need one thing to be successful: determination.

Thank you! _________ welcome. Your You're your you're

You're

Commas precede coordinating conjunctions when they link main clauses; coordinating conjunctions are___________?

and, or, for, so, but, and nor.

Commas follow introductory adverb clauses and, often, ____________?

introductory phrases

Which of the following is punctuated correctly? song: My Love episode: Why Me? act/scene: When Goldilocks Strikes newspaper: The Gory Gazette

newspaper: The Gory Gazette

I am from a ________________________. small-town small town

small town

I'm just a ____________ girl. small-town small town

small-town

Quotation means ...

someone said it.

Use single quotation marks ...

when you are quoting a quote within a quote.

Parentheses should only be used around things if ...?

your sentence still makes sense without the phrase within the parentheses.