Punctuation Quizzes & Trivia

“Hunters please use caution when haunting pedestrians using walk trails”, “Doing it right. Before your eyes.” “Attention! Toilet only for disabled elderly pregnant children”, “Gentlemen “NO” tank tops allowed”, “My hobbies include: eating dogs, reading, running, and music”. These examples, regardless of how amusing they are, show the importance of correct usage of punctuation in written communication.

“How do you punctuate a quote within a quote within a quote?”, “Do you always put a period and a comma inside quotation marks?”, “How is a question containing a quote that is a declarative sentence, punctuated?”, and “Where does the apostrophe stand in a plural possessive?” These questions might seem difficult at first, but they make the difference between “time to eat children!”, and “time to eat, children!”

Top Trending Quizzes

Punctuation Quiz With Answers

Get ready to test your knowledge of punctuations in English grammar in this punctuation quiz. Here, out of the given options, you have to choose the one correct punctuation mark for the part in the sentence which is highlighted...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 74832 | Last updated: Nov 14, 2021

Sample Question
Sam... Lily... and Paul will decide.

? question mark

! exclamation mark

, a comma

Punctuating Quotations And Dialogue

Tests awareness/knowledge of correct punctuation of the use of quotation marks.Read the statement above the four choices, then choose the correct punctuation. Read the explanation for each question you miss by clicking on...

Questions: 13 | Attempts: 25711 | Last updated: Aug 13, 2021

Sample Question
The book begins with this line It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

The book begins with this line, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times."

The book begins with this line: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

The book begins with "this line" - It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

The book begins with this line: "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times."

Lets Test Your English. Punctuation Quiz

Punctuation is the use of spacing, conventional signs, and certain typographical devices as aids to the understanding and correct reading of written text, whether read silently or aloud. Lets Test Your English in this...

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 8530 | Last updated: Aug 13, 2021

Sample Question
Which description best suits the full-stop?

A dot at the end of a sentence indicating that the sentence is complete.

A dot at the end of a sentence which leads to the next sentence.

A squiggle in a sentence indicating when the sentence should finish.

A dot in a sentence.

Capital Letters And Punctuation

Questions: 5 | Attempts: 5906 | Last updated: Aug 13, 2021

Sample Question
Which sentence uses capital letters correctly?

Jim and I study Japanese every friday.

Jim and i study japanese every Friday.

Jim and I study japanese every Friday.

Jim and I study Japanese every Friday.

Punctuating Titles

Questions: 8 | Attempts: 2657 | Last updated: Jan 28, 2013

Sample Question
Check all titles that would be underlined.

Title of a Book

Chapter title in a book

Title of a short story

Title of a TV show

Title of a poem

Name of a Magazine

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Appositives And Comma Usage

Appositives and Comma Usage

Read each sentence. Select the appositive (noun phrase that tells extra information about the noun).

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 877 | Last updated: May 20, 2020

Sample Question
The beast, a lion with a large mane, was showing interest in our party. Which part of the sentence is the appositive? Select the best choice below.

The beast

Was showing interest in our party.

A lion with a large mane

A lion

Cohort 32 - Punctuation

This part of the test is on punctuation. You have 5 minutes to complete this section.

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 90 | Last updated: Feb 27, 2020

Sample Question
Select the correct answer-

The x-ray, as well as the MRI, was negative for any signs of a foreign body.

The x-ray, as well as the MRI was negative for any signs of a foreign body.

The x-ray as well as the MRI, was negative for any signs of a foreign body.

Colons And Semicolons Quiz: Test!

Colons and Semicolons Quiz: Test!

Questions: 18 | Attempts: 456 | Last updated: Feb 1, 2021

Sample Question
Which is/ are correct sentence/s?

You asked for forgiveness, He granted it to you.

You asked for forgiveness; he granted it to you.

You asked for forgiveness. He granted it to you.

You asked for forgiveness he granted it to you.

Comma Splices & Run-ons

Comma Splices & Run-Ons

Questions: 7 | Attempts: 230 | Last updated: May 24, 2017

Sample Question
Select all of the following that correctly fix this comma splice: We went to the mall, so we bought some clothes.

We went to the mall, we bought some clothes.

We went to the mall; so we bought some clothes.

We went to the mall and so we bought some clothes.

No error

Semi-colons, Colons And Commas!

A punctuation quiz to help you revise semi-colons, colons and commas. Punctuation is a really important part of writing at GCSE and can help you get a better grade. Created by Ms Usher for students at GHS.

Questions: 19 | Attempts: 548 | Last updated: Aug 13, 2021

Sample Question
Choose the correct sentence.

This is what I ate for breakfast an apple and a bowl of cereal.

This is what I ate for breakfast, an apple and a bowl of cereal.

This is what I ate for breakfast: an apple and a bowl of cereal.

This is what I ate for breakfast, an apple and a bowl of cereal.

Rules Of Semi Colon And Comma Quiz: Trivia

Rules of Semi Colon and Comma Quiz: Trivia

Rules of semi colon and comma quiz: trivia. A semicolon and comma are at times used interchangeably and most students don’t know when it is okay to use either of the two or none at all. This quiz is specifically designed...

Questions: 8 | Attempts: 397 | Last updated: Nov 19, 2020

Sample Question
He told me to wait _______ but I didn't.

Comma

Semi-colon

Neither

Trivia Test: Semicolons, Colons And Commas! Punctuation Quiz

Trivia Test: SemiColons, Colons and Commas! Punctuation Quiz

Are you looking for a punctuation quiz to help you revise semi-colons, colons, and commas? In this quiz, you will be expected to choose the sentence you think has been appropriately punctuated according to you. So do give it a...

Questions: 16 | Attempts: 432 | Last updated: Sep 6, 2019

Sample Question
Choose the correct sentence.

This is what I ate for breakfast an apple and a bowl of cereal.

This is what I ate for breakfast, an apple and a bowl of cereal.

This is what I ate for breakfast: an apple and a bowl of cereal.

This is what I ate for breakfast, an apple and a bowl of cereal.

The Apostrophe Quiz: Grammar Test!

If you have a great knowledge of English grammar, then take this apostrophe quiz! The apostrophe is mostly used when it comes to showing words that have been cut out or to show possession. Some people do not know where to put...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 1937 | Last updated: Sep 22, 2020

Sample Question
The news said that ____ going to rain tomorrow.

It

Its

It's

Isn't

Trivia Quiz On Fixing Comma Splices! Punctuation Test

Trivia Quiz on Fixing Comma Splices! Punctuation Test

This punctuation test is a Trivia Quiz on Fixing Comma Splices! A comma splice is used for two main reasons either to separate independent clauses or to express an emotion. Given this definition, do you think you have enough...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 828 | Last updated: Oct 21, 2019

Sample Question
Correct the following comma splice: They did not have what I wanted on the menu, I did not eat.

They did not have what I wanted on the menu, so I did not eat.

They did not have what I wanted on the menu I did not eat.

They did not have what I wanted on the menu, because I did not eat.

They did not have what I wanted on the menu so, I did not eat.

Comma Splice Quiz: Trivia Test!

Comma splice quiz: trivia test! A comma splice is created when two independent clauses are joined with a comma and no conjunction. Most people see comma splices as an error but do you think it is? In the quiz provided you will be...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 473 | Last updated: Nov 19, 2020

Sample Question
Which of these is a correct sentence?

Harry hit the punching bag hard, the bag swung back at him.

Harry hit the punching bag hard, so the bag swung back at him.

Harry hit the punching bag hard the bag swung back at him.

Harry hit the punching bag, hard the bag swung back at him.

Punctuations, Quotations, And Parenthetical Citations

Punctuations, Quotations, and Parenthetical Citations

I dare you

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 225 | Last updated: Aug 13, 2021

Sample Question
Question marks, exclamation points, and dashes can go inside the quotation marks even if they are not part of the quoted material.

True

False

Semicolon Grammar Quiz

Semicolon Grammar quiz

Do you know your semicolons? Most people have a hard time when it comes to using punctuations correctly and in this special quiz a learner will get the opportunity to perfect their skills when it comes to using the...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1722 | Last updated: Jan 8, 2021

Sample Question
Please choose the grammatically correct sentence.

I received a cat for my birthday, his name is Charlie

I received a cat for my birthday; his name is Charlie.

I received a cat for my birthday his name is Charlie.

Comma Rules Quiz: Knowledge Trivia!

Comma rules quiz: knowledge trivia! Commas are used to separate dependent clauses and independent clauses in a sentence and to separate items in a list. In this special quiz you will get to test out just how much you know about...

Questions: 8 | Attempts: 336 | Last updated: Nov 19, 2020

Sample Question
Where does the comma go in the following sentence? Alicia thank you for coming to our Christmas party.

After you

After the name Alicia

After Coming

After Christmas

Punctuation: Practice Test On Commas! Trivia Quiz

Punctuation: Practice Test on Commas! Trivia Quiz

This is a punctuation trivia quiz that is designed to help you have some practice when it comes to commas. This punctuation mark is commonly used when it comes to separating words in a list or before a coordinating conjunction....

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 99 | Last updated: Sep 6, 2019

Sample Question
Which of the following is an acceptable time to use a comma?

Separating elements in a list

You would take a breath there if you were speaking the sentence aloud

You haven't used one yet in the sentance

You want to join two independent phrases without a coordinating conjunction

Commas With Nonessential Clauses Quiz! Test

Commas with Nonessential Clauses Quiz! Test

Commas with nonessential clauses quiz test! Commas are used for different things in a sentence and one of them is showing things written of said in a sentence that don’t carry much importance to the main message. Do you...

Questions: 8 | Attempts: 1859 | Last updated: Nov 19, 2020

Sample Question
Which sentence is correct?

Before, we go to the beach, I need to get some gas.

I need to get some gas before, we go, to the beach.

Before we go to the beach, I need to get some gas.

Why are we going, to the beach?

Semicolon Colon Quiz

Semicolon colon quiz

Questions: 6 | Attempts: 1796 | Last updated: Apr 2, 2014

Sample Question
Does this sentence need a semicolon? "their team did participate however, they came late"

Yes

Correct as is

Option 3

Option 4

Comma Usage And Rules Quiz: Test!

Comma Usage and Rules Quiz: Test!

Comma usage and rules quiz: test! Commas have different uses which include and are not limited to separating quotes, show unnecessary information or show pauses in a sentence. Would you be able to identify a sentence where a...

Questions: 11 | Attempts: 95 | Last updated: Nov 19, 2020

Sample Question
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Ryan Lochte, a famous Olympic swimmer, starred in a reality show.

Ryan Lochte a famous, Olympic swimmer, starred in a reality show.

Do You Know Your Commas?

Pick the sentence in which the comma is properly used.

Questions: 5 | Attempts: 48 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2013

Sample Question
Pick the sentence in which the comma is properly used.

I did my homework, cleaned my room, washed the dishes, and, walked my dog.

I did, my homework, cleaned my room, washed the dishes, and walked my dog.

I did my homework, cleaned my room, washed the dishes, and walked my dog.

I did my homework cleaned my room washed the dishes and walked my dog.

Commas Short Quiz: Rectify The Error! Punctuation Test

Commas Short Quiz: Rectify the Error! Punctuation Test

In the punctuation test below, you are expected to rectify the error in the sentences as a way of seeing if you know how to use commas. Do you think that you can tackle it? Give it a shot and get to find out for sure. Remember to...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 2787 | Last updated: Sep 6, 2019

Sample Question
I have a pet dog cat bird and fish.

I have a pet dog cat bird and fish.

I have, a pet dog cat bird, and fish

I have a pet, dog, cat, bird, and, fish.

I have a pet dog, cat, bird, and fish.

Punctuation Marks: Grammar Test! Quiz

Questions: 40 | Attempts: 3720 | Last updated: Oct 14, 2020

Sample Question
Choose the correct sentence.

I am asking if you would like to rollerblade together tomorrow?

I am asking "if you would like to rollerblade together tomorrow"?

I am asking if you would like to rollerblade together tomorrow.

I am asking "if you would like to rollerblade together tomorrow."

Uses Of The Semicolon Quiz

Uses of the Semicolon quiz

How to use ";" semicolon. It can be a little confusing to figure out where the indefinite quiz semicolon is used.

Questions: 5 | Attempts: 1070 | Last updated: May 8, 2017

Sample Question
Semicolons are most often used to connect ________.

Sentence fragments and dependent clauses

An independent clause and a dependent clause

Two independent clauses

Know Your Punctuation - Apostrophe And Ellipsis Quiz

Know your punctuation - Apostrophe and ellipsis quiz

The act of leaving out a word or words from a sentence deliberately, when the meaning can be understood without them........ An apostrophe is a small punctuation mark ( ' ) placed after a noun to show that the noun...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1213 | Last updated: May 7, 2021

Sample Question
Keep the wing's / wings in line with the barrier.

Wings

Wing's

Apostrophe Ultimate Test: Trivia Quiz

In this English grammar quiz, we will focus on the use of the apostrophe. An apostrophe is a punctuation mark mostly used to show possession or that some parts of a word have been omitted, making the word short. Proper...

Questions: 8 | Attempts: 771 | Last updated: Sep 23, 2020

Sample Question
Check ALL the situations you would add an 's when showing possession.

Singular form of a word

Plural form of a word not ending in s

Plural form of a word ending in s

First noun showing joint possession

Last noun showing joint possession

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