Punctuation Quizzes & Trivia
A punctuation quiz to help you revise semicolons, colons, and commas. Punctuation is an essential part of writing in English and can change the whole point of the writing if didn't use at the right place. So, it's better...
Questions: 15 | Attempts: 18115
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Sample QuestionChoose the correct sentence.
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 "show...
Questions: 13 | Attempts: 5777
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Sample QuestionThe book begins with this line It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.
This is a quiz that asks different random questions that are designed to test your knowledge on different punctuating titles. It might not be as easy as you think but just try it out to see how you will do.
Questions: 8 | Attempts: 2093
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: 987
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Sample QuestionI have a pet dog cat bird and fish.
If you want your skills when it comes to comma usage in a sentence, you are in luck as this test is perfect for you. It will see if you know the circumstances under which you can then in a sentence and if you can identify...
Questions: 11 | Attempts: 530
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Sample QuestionWhich is the correct sentence?
Punctuation Questions & Answers
Whenever I learn a new language, I am always reminded of my high-school French teacher who always used to say that practice makes perfect.
1. Whenever I learn a new language, I am always reminded of my high-school French teacher who always used to say that "practice makes perfect ."The high school French teacher was directly quoted, so quotation marks are necessary even though its only
What novel begins with the 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."Use quotation marks around the exact quote from the book. Use a colon : to separate an independent clause from a quotation.
Which of the following is the correct way to write his last name?
Ethan Curtis wants to write a Christmas card from his family members.
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1. Merry Christmas from the CurtisesApostrophes are used for possession. If something is plural, but doesnt possess anything, then it doesnt need an apostrophe. In this sentence, members of the Curtis family dont possess anything, so their last name
Apposition is a grammatical formation of two elements, where noun phrases, are placed side by side, with one element helping to identify the other in a different way. This quiz has been made to test and practice...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 307
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Sample QuestionWhen appositives have commas inside them, what punctuation is used instead to enclose the appositive? Example: To her, the young man__a broad, six feet tall giant__seemed menacingly close.
This is to test your ability to rewrite statements. Apply all necessary correction such as capitalizing letters, correct punctuations, etc. Each item is equivalent to 3 points.
Questions: 4 | Attempts: 253
Conventions quiz focusing on punctuation and capitalization
Questions: 5 | Attempts: 200
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Sample QuestionWhich sentence is written correctly?
This is the second grammatical quiz, testing your abilities to correct errors in punctuation, usage, subject-verb agreement, quotation use, and capitalization.
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 167
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Sample QuestionWhich of the following is the CORRECT sentence?
Choose the answer that fixes the problem or answers the question.
Questions: 18 | Attempts: 128
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Sample QuestionIf you eat a balance diet you will be healthier.
Complete the following questions on punctuation. Your score will be reflected in the 'Language Conventions' section of your report in Semester 1 2015.
Questions: 20 | Attempts: 109
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Sample QuestionWhich description best suits the full-stop?
Choose the correct punctuation mark or word:<a href="http://www.mybannermaker.com"
target="_blank"><img
src="http://mbmfiles.com/Nov2009/091126-iChvnlrp1Azi.gif" alt='Create
your own banner at mybannermaker.com!'...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 107
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Sample QuestionThe red sea is found in the Middle East.
Choose the punctuation that most appropriately matches the tone and content of the preceding sentence.
Questions: 15 | Attempts: 102
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Sample QuestionI think it's time to seriously ask yourself whether you already own enough pairs of shoes___
Punctuation multiple choice for SAS students.
Questions: 6 | Attempts: 94
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Sample QuestionChoose the correct sentence.
I dare you
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 90
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Sample QuestionQuestion marks, exclamation points, and dashes can go inside the quotation marks even if they are not part of the quoted material.
This quiz is an opportunity for you to test your punctuation skills!
Questions: 6 | Attempts: 84
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Sample QuestionHow has the semi-colon been used in tihs sentence?There was a cheetah, too; perhaps we might find it upon our shoulders at any moment.
Fill in the blanks with correct punctuation.
Use (, ; . ? ! ) Write (N) if there is no punctuation needed:
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 83
This quiz tests students knowledge about basic punctuation marks. Students will identify uses of 9 punctuation marks.
Questions: 15 | Attempts: 78
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Sample QuestionWhat punctuation mark is used at the end of a sentence?
TLI Questions
Questions: 9 | Attempts: 73
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Sample QuestionIn which sentence below are quotation marks used correctly?
Answer these questions to find out which punctuation mark you are most like.
Questions: 5 | Attempts: 67
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Sample QuestionYou need to do a research report about an animal. Which of these sounds best to you?
Questions: 8 | Attempts: 66
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Sample QuestionCheck all titles that would be underlined.
This quiz is used for checking the understanding of using punctuation marks.
Questions: 40 | Attempts: 64
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Sample QuestionChoose the correct sentence.
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: 58
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Sample QuestionCorrect the following comma splice: They did not have what I wanted on the menu, I did not eat.
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.Â
Questions: 19 | Attempts: 55
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Sample QuestionChoose the correct sentence.
Add the correct end punctuation to the following sentences.
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 50
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Sample QuestionWhen do you expect to return home
