Punctuation Marks Quiz: Choose The Correct Sentence

A semicolon is not needed because it would not be taking the place of a period after "part." Even the comma after "part" is not really necessary.

The question mark belongs inside the quotation marks with the question itself.

Hyphenate all compound words having "self" as the prefix.

When you address someone directly by name or title within a sentence, surround the name or title with commas.

Use a comma after an introductory clause.

Use a comma after an introductory clause.

Since the sentence does not end until after "Wendy," use only a comma after the ending quotation mark.

Hyphenate two or more words that act as one idea in front of a noun.

Do not use both commas and parentheses to set off words or phrases within a sentence.

Commas are no longer required around "Jr." or "Sr."

Hyphenate a prefix that ends in an "i" when the root word also begins with an "i."

When an independent clause precedes a dependent clause, do not use a comma. "Please contact me" is the independent clause. The dependent clause is "if you have any questions."

A comma after "yellow" is sufficient for making the break clear to the reader.

Use a semicolon before introductory words that begin an independent clause. The semicolon takes the place of a period.

The "three-dot method" with ellipses marks is the most common. This method says to use only three dots whether words are missing from the middle of the sentence or at the end of the sentence.

This is not a direct quote nor is it a direct question.

Hyphenate two or more words that act as one idea in front of a noun. There is no reason to set off the word "unite" in quotation marks.

No punctuation is needed before "but" because it does not introduce a new clause.

Do not hyphenate "-ly" adverbs even when the next word is part of one idea.

Do not hyphenate between words acting as one idea when they follow the noun they are modifying.

Use single quotation marks for quotes within quotes. While periods always go inside all quotation marks, question marks will follow logic. In this sentence the question is within the double quotes so the question mark goes inside the double quotes but not within the single quotes.

"It's" is a contraction for "it is." "Its" is a possessive pronoun. "Its'" does not exist. "Proactive" is one word. Most prefixes may be added onto root words without a hyphen.

The question is within the quote so the question mark must go inside the quotation marks only.

Use a semicolon in place of a period between two independent clauses.

No punctuation is needed before "but" because "but" does not introduce an independent or dependent clause. The sentence has "Carl" as the subject and "worried" and "tried" as the verbs. Do not separate subjects from verbs with punctuation.

Commas are used with complete dates to separate the day of the week from the month, after the day of the month, as well as after the year.

"It's" is a contraction for "it is." "Its" is a possessive pronoun. "Its'" does not exist. Use only a comma after a dependent clause that begins a sentence.

Do not hyphenate between words acting as one idea when they follow the noun they are modifying.

"It's" is a contraction for "it is." "Its" is a possessive pronoun. "Its'" does not exist. Since D.V.M. is singular, use the apostrophe before the "s."

Write the plural of a word or abbreviation first; then use the apostrophe.

When an independent clause precedes a dependent clause, do not use a comma or any other punctuation.

Use either a comma or a semicolon before introductory words such as "namely, that is, i.e., for example, e.g., for instance" when they are followed by a series of items. Use a comma after the introductory word. Use commas with a list of three or more items.

When a dependent clause follows an independent clause, no punctuation is necessary. "Our philosophy teacher thinks" is the independent clause.

When a subsequent sentence explains something in the sentence prior, introduce it with a colon and do not capitalize the first word of the new sentence.

"Friendly" is an "-ly" adjective, not an adverb. It is acting as part of one idea, "friendly-looking," in front of a noun so hyphenate it.

Do not use a comma when an independent (strong) clause comes before a dependent (weak) clause. "Isabel enjoys the museum" is the strong clause. The weak clause is "although she cannot afford the entrance fees."

The sentence ends after "veterinarian" so use a comma before the end of the first quote and then a period after "veterinarian" before beginning a new quote.

No punctuation is needed before "but" because "but" does not introduce an independent clause.

No apostrophe is needed between the decade and the "s." If you wish to leave off the "19," you may write the following: The wealthy became wealthier during the '90s.

No commas are needed because no complete dates are given.