The Comma
Which sentence uses COMMAS correctly?
A. I bought, apples, oranges, bananas and grapes from the store.
B. I bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes from the store.
C. I bought apples oranges, bananas, and grapes from the store.
D. I bought apples oranges bananas, and grapes from the store.
B. I bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes at the store.
Which sentence uses APOSTROPHES correctly?
A. The dogs bone is buried in the yard.
B. The dog’s bone is buried in the yard.
C. The dogs’ bone is buried in the yard.
D. The dogs bone’s is buried in the yard.
B. The dog’s bone is buried in the yard.
Choose the correct way to write the book title in this sentence.
My favorite book is _______.
A. “The Chronicles of Narnia”
B. The Chronicles of Narnia
C. ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’
D. THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA
B. The Chronicles of Narnia
Which sentence uses a HYPHEN correctly?
A.We need a well-known-artist for our school event.
B.We need a well-known artist for our school event.
C.We need a well known-artist for our school event.
D.We need a wellknown artist for our school event.
B. We need a well-known artist for our school event.
Which sentence uses COMMAS correctly?
A. After school we went to the park.
B. After school we, went to the park.
C. After, school we went to the park.
D. After school, we went to the park.
D. After school, we went to the park.
Which sentence uses APOSTROPHES correctly?
A. Its time for recess.
B. Its’ time for recess.
C. It's time for recess.
D. It is’ time for recess.
C. It's time for recess.
Which sentence correctly formats the title of a song?
A. My favorite song is Shake It Off by Taylor Swift.
B. My favorite song is “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift.
C. My favorite song is ‘Shake It Off’ by Taylor Swift.
D. My favorite song is Shake It Off by Taylor Swift.
B. My favorite song is “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift.
Which sentence uses a COLON correctly?
A.We need these supplies: pencils, paper, and markers.
B.We need these supplies, pencils: paper and markers.
C.We need these supplies pencils, paper, and: markers.
D.We need these supplies pencils paper and markers:
A. We need these supplies: pencils, paper, and markers.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
A.After school, we went to the park, and then we ate ice cream.
B.After school; we went to the park and then we ate ice cream.
C.After school we went to the park and, then we ate ice cream?
D.After school, we went to the park and then, we ate ice cream.
A. After school, we went to the park, and then we ate ice cream.
Which sentence uses COMMAS correctly?
A. My best friend, who lives in New York is visiting next week.
B. My best friend who lives in New York, is visiting next week.
C. My best friend, who lives in New York, is visiting next week.
D. My best friend who lives in New York is visiting next week.
C. My best friend, who lives in New York, is visiting next week.
Which word needs an APOSTROPHE?
The teachers lounge is down the hall.
A.teachers
B.lounge
C.hall
down
A. teachers’
Which sentence correctly punctuates a TITLE?
A. The article “Amazing Facts About Space” was very interesting.
B. The article Amazing Facts About Space was very interesting.
C. The article “’*Amazing Facts About Space*'” was very interesting.
D. The article “Amazing Facts About Space” was very interesting.
D. The article “Amazing Facts About Space” was very interesting.
Which sentence uses a COLON correctly?
A.There was only: one thing left to do eat the cake!
B.There was only one thing left: to do eat the cake!
C.There was: only one thing left to do eat the cake!
D.There was only one thing left to do: eat the cake!
D. There was only one thing left to do: eat the cake!
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
A.My mom said “We need to leave now; or we’ll be late!”
B.My mom said, “We need to leave now or we’ll be late!”
C.My mom said, “We need to leave now, or we’ll be late!”
D.My mom said “We need to leave now, or well be late!”
C. My mom said, “We need to leave now, or we’ll be late!”
Where should comma(s) be placed in the following sentence to be punctuated correctly?
No I have never been to that restaurant before.
No, I have never been to that restaurant before.
Where is an APOSTROPHE needed in the following sentence (spell it)?
The childrens playground is brand new.
children’s
Which sentence correctly uses QUOTATION MARKS?
A. Sarah said, “I love reading books.”
B. Sarah said, I love reading books.
C. Sarah said “I love reading books.”
D. Sarah said, I love reading books”.
A. Sarah said, “I love reading books.”
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
A.I packed everything I needed: a tent, sleeping bag; flashlight, and food.
B.I packed everything I needed: a tent; a sleeping bag; a flashlight; and food.
C.I packed everything: I needed a tent, a sleeping bag, a flashlight; and food.
D.I packed everything I needed: a tent, a sleeping bag, a flashlight, and food.
D. I packed everything I needed: a tent, a sleeping bag, a flashlight, and food.
What TWO PUNCTUATION MARKS are needed to fix this sentence? WHERE are they needed?
I wanted to read a book my brother wanted to play outside
I wanted to read a book; my brother wanted to play outside.
Where should comma(s) be placed in the following sentence to be punctuated correctly?
I was born on July 4 2012.
I was born on July 4, 2012.
Which sentence does NOT use an APOSTROPHE correctly?
A. The cat’s toys are under the couch.
B. The teachers’ meeting is at 3:00 p.m.
C. My brother’s love playing video games.
D. The students’ desks are in neat rows.
C. My brother’s love playing video games.
Which sentence correctly uses QUOTATION MARKS?
A.“Let’s go to the beach shouted Emma!”
B.“Let’s go to the beach! shouted Emma.
C.“Let’s go to the beach!” shouted Emma.
D.Let’s go to the beach! “shouted Emma.”
C. “Let’s go to the beach!” shouted Emma.
Where should a semicolon be placed in the following sentence?
I have a big test tomorrow I need to study.
I have a big test tomorrow; I need to study.
What PUNCTUATION MARKS are needed to fix this sentence? WHERE are they needed?
My teacher said Please turn in your homework before Friday
My teacher said, “Please turn in your homework before Friday.”