Quotation Marks Pre Assessment

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    In which sentence are quotation marks used correctly?

    • “Come and eat your breakfast, Mom called.
    • “Come and eat your breakfast,” Mom called.
    • Come and eat your breakfast, “Mom called.”
    • “Come and eat your breakfast, Mom” called
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The 'Quotation Marks Pre Assessment' tests understanding of correct punctuation usage with quotation marks in English grammar. It evaluates the learner's ability to recognize and apply quotation marks in various sentences, enhancing their writing clarity and precision.

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  • 2. 

    Which sentence demonstrates correct use of quotation marks?

    • “We sell new and used vehicles, the salesman pointed out, “at the best prices in town.”

    • “New cars and trucks will be on display at the fairgrounds,” announced the car dealer.

    • I have some money to lend to the right buyer, “the bank manager stated.”

    • A customer complained, I can’t afford any of these models.”

    Correct Answer
    A. “New cars and trucks will be on display at the fairgrounds,” announced the car dealer.
    Explanation
    The sentence "New cars and trucks will be on display at the fairgrounds," announced the car dealer." demonstrates correct use of quotation marks. The quotation marks are used to indicate the direct speech of the car dealer announcing the information about the new cars and trucks being on display at the fairgrounds.

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  • 3. 

    I ran all the way home! panted Frieda. What punctuation is missing from the sentence?

    • Comma

    • Apostrophe

    • Question mark

    • Quotation marks

    Correct Answer
    A. Quotation marks
    Explanation
    The correct answer is quotation marks. Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech or a quotation. In this sentence, Frieda's words "I ran all the way home!" are being reported, so they should be enclosed in quotation marks to show that they are her exact words.

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  • 4. 

    1The path led in the general direction of the mountain that Brandon would have to climb.  2“That’s a mighty high mountain he said aloud even though there was no one to hear him.  3He shouldered his heavy backpack, gulped a mouthful of water from his canteen, and set off.  4There would be miles to go before he could sleep in his own bed. Which sentence in her story should Nikki edit for punctuation?

    • 1

    • 2

    • 3

    • 4

    Correct Answer
    A. 2
    Explanation
    Sentence 2 should be edited for punctuation.

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  • 5. 

    In which sentence below are quotation marks used correctly?

    • “Going to the moon and taking samples of all the dirt, rocks and minerals was the greatest adventure of my life,” declared Alan Armstrong.

    • “Going to the moon and taking samples of all the dirt,” rocks and minerals was the greatest adventure of my life, declared Alan Armstrong.

    • Going to the moon and taking samples of all the dirt, “rocks and minerals was the greatest adventure of my life,” declared Alan Armstrong.

    • “Going to the moon and taking samples of all the dirt, rocks and minerals was the greatest adventure of my life, declared Alan Armstrong.”

    Correct Answer
    A. “Going to the moon and taking samples of all the dirt, rocks and minerals was the greatest adventure of my life,” declared Alan Armstrong.
    Explanation
    The quotation marks are used correctly in the given answer because they surround the exact words spoken by Alan Armstrong. Quotation marks should be used to indicate direct speech or a quotation from someone. In this sentence, the quotation marks are placed at the beginning and end of the statement made by Alan Armstrong, indicating that these are his exact words.

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  • 6. 

    Which sentence demonstrates correct use of quotation marks?

    • “I think,” said Miss Muffet, that I shall sit here on this little stool.”

    • “There seems to be no reason, she said looking around carefully, that I cannot eat my cottage cheese right here.”

    • “I might be a problem to you,” answered a spider coming down on a long piece of silk, “if you don’t move a little.”

    • Yikes! I’m not staying here! “screamed Miss Muffet.” I’m running away right now.

    Correct Answer
    A. “I might be a problem to you,” answered a spider coming down on a long piece of silk, “if you don’t move a little.”
    Explanation
    The sentence demonstrates correct use of quotation marks by enclosing the exact words spoken by the spider. The opening quotation mark is placed before the first word of the spoken sentence and the closing quotation mark is placed after the last word, indicating that the spider is speaking.

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  • 7. 

    Which sentence demonstrates correct use of quotation marks?

    • “Welcome to the new mall exclaimed the manager” as he snipped the red ribbon across the doors.

    • “This is the biggest mall I’ve ever seen, said one shopper.”

    • “Where are the free gifts and pony rides?” inquired another.

    • I’m going to spend all my weekends right here! “said one happy teen.”

    Correct Answer
    A. “Where are the free gifts and pony rides?” inquired another.
    Explanation
    The sentence "Where are the free gifts and pony rides?" inquired another. demonstrates correct use of quotation marks by enclosing the exact words spoken by the person.

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  • 8. 

    Which sentence should be edited for punctuation?

    • “The dishes need washing, and someone must clean the stove,” Dad pointed out.

    • “Tiffany and Jill, you are needed in the kitchen,” Mother called to the girls.

    • “You do the dishes, and I’ll clean the stove, suggested Tiffany.

    • “You always get the easy job,” Jill whined.

    Correct Answer
    A. “You do the dishes, and I’ll clean the stove, suggested Tiffany.
  • 9. 

    Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly?

    • “Jerry,” he said, “let’s get organized.”

    • Sara asked Sam, “How are you feeling today”?

    • Patrick Henry said, ‘Give me liberty, or give me death.’

    • “That’s not true shouted Mario. You misunderstood what I said.”

    Correct Answer
    A. “Jerry,” he said, “let’s get organized.”
    Explanation
    The sentence "Jerry," he said, "let's get organized." uses quotation marks correctly by enclosing the direct speech within the quotation marks. The comma is placed inside the quotation marks before the closing quotation mark.

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