This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Punctuation > Quotation Marks – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Quotation Marks Quiz 2 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. A comma in a sentence means what?? A) Pause. B) A question. C) Stop. D) Excited feeling. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Pause. 2. Complete the sentence:'Can you believe it?' ..... asked in disbelief. A) He. B) Him. C) He. D) Him. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He. 3. What is the dialogue tag in this sentence? Luis couldn't wait to get going, "Mrs. Smith when are we leaving?" A) Luis. B) Luis couldn't wait. C) Luis couldn't wait to get going. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Luis couldn't wait to get going. 4. How do you quote a long passage? A) Use quotation marks and indent the text. B) For long passages, use a block quote format without quotation marks. C) Summarize the passage in your own words. D) Cite the source without quoting the text. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) For long passages, use a block quote format without quotation marks. 5. Is the sentence correct? True or False?Rumpelstiltskin asked, "What is my name" ? A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 6. Which sentence does NOT use a comma(s). A) The play was funny interesting and enjoyable. B) Oscar got scenery costumes and a curtain. C) Mike will bring oatmeal and strawberries. D) Oscar Anna and Lamar put on a play. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mike will bring oatmeal and strawberries. 7. Is this sentence punctuated correctly? "I would love popcorn, " said Daniel A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 8. Choose the sentence that correctly punctuates an interrupted quotation. A) "I think, " Maya added, "That we should leave soon.". B) "I think, " Maya added "that we should leave soon.". C) "I think, Maya added, that we should leave soon.". D) "I think, " Maya added, "that we should leave soon.". Show Answer Correct Answer: D) "I think, " Maya added, "that we should leave soon.". 9. Choose the correct sentence with proper punctuation. A) He said, "Let's go to the park.". B) He said "Let's go to the park" . C) He said, "Let's go to the park" . D) He said "Let's go to the park.". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He said, "Let's go to the park.". 10. The sentence:Today is my birthday! Is a quotation mark? A) No. B) Yes. C) I dont know. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) No. 11. Where should the quotation marks go?Is the school play tomorrow? asked Ellie. A) "Is the school play tomorrow?" asked Ellie. B) "Is the school play tomorrow" ? asked Ellie. C) "Is the school" play tomorrow? asked Ellie. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "Is the school play tomorrow?" asked Ellie. 12. How do you punctuate a sentence with dialogue? A) Place the quotation marks around the spoken words and use a comma before the closing quotation mark if followed by a dialogue tag. B) Use a period at the end of the spoken words without any quotation marks. C) Write the dialogue in italics and add a semicolon before the closing tag. D) Enclose the dialogue in parentheses and add a question mark at the end. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Place the quotation marks around the spoken words and use a comma before the closing quotation mark if followed by a dialogue tag. 13. Always capitalize first letter of quote. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 14. Which types of works use quotation marks around their titles? A) Books, films, and stage plays. B) Poems, short stories, and songs. C) Articles, essays, and reports. D) Speeches, lectures, and presentations. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Poems, short stories, and songs. 15. How should punctuation be handled when a quote is interrupted by a dialogue tag? A) Punctuation should be placed outside the quotation marks. B) Punctuation should be placed inside the dialogue tag. C) Punctuation should be placed inside the quotation marks. D) Punctuation should be omitted altogether. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Punctuation should be placed inside the quotation marks. 16. When quoting a character's speech, what punctuation is used at the end of the quote if it is a question? A) The question mark is placed inside the quotation marks. B) A period is used instead of a question mark. C) An exclamation mark is used instead of a question mark. D) The question mark is placed outside the quotation marks. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The question mark is placed inside the quotation marks. 17. Which sentence shows the commas in the correct place? A) "My friend Kami is spending the night", said Camilla. B) "My friend Kami is spending the night" , said Camilla. C) "My friend Kami is spending the night, " said Camilla. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "My friend Kami is spending the night, " said Camilla. 18. Is this sentence written correctly? "I can!" assured Parker. "The teacher will loveit." A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 19. Select the sentence that correctly integrates dialogue into the narrative. A) She said, "I can't believe it's already June" . B) "I can't believe it's already June, she said.". C) I can't believe it's already June, she said. D) "I can't believe it's already June, " she said. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) "I can't believe it's already June, " she said. 20. Hey there! Sophia, Ava, and Benjamin are having a debate about flags. Can you help them out? Which sentence correctly uses commas in a series when describing the colors of a flag? A) The flag was red white and blue. B) The flag was red, white and blue. C) The flag was red white, and blue. D) The flag was red, white, and blue. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The flag was red, white, and blue. 21. When should you use quotation marks for titles? A) Use quotation marks for titles of short works like articles, poems, and songs. B) Use quotation marks for titles of long works like books and movies. C) Use quotation marks for all titles regardless of length. D) Use quotation marks only for titles in academic papers. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Use quotation marks for titles of short works like articles, poems, and songs. 22. What do you use if the quotations is within a quotation? A) ,. B) &. C) '. D) ''. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) '. 23. Jacob and Couper go for a walk.What is the PREDICATE of this sentence? A) Jacob and Couper. B) Go for a walk. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Go for a walk. 24. Imagine you're proofreading a document and you need to ensure the correct use of commas to set off a direct address. Which sentence correctly uses commas for a direct address? A) "Can you, John, pass the salt?" asked Sarah. B) "Can you, John pass the salt?" asked Sarah. C) "Can you John, pass the salt?" asked Sarah. D) "Can you John pass the salt?" asked Sarah. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "Can you, John, pass the salt?" asked Sarah. 25. Complete the sentence:She shouted, 'Watch out ..... the car!' A) To. B) In. C) At. D) For. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) For. 26. Choose the correct abbreviation for "Doctor Kim" . A) Dr Kim. B) Doc Kim. C) Dr kim. D) Dr. Kim. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Dr. Kim. 27. Which of the following is a correct example of direct speech? A) 'Are you coming?' she asked. B) Are you coming, ' she asked?. C) Are you coming? she asked. D) 'Are you coming' she asked?. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 'Are you coming?' she asked. 28. Select the option that demonstrates the correct use of quotation marks and commas. A) My brother yelled, "I scored a goal!. B) My brother yelled, "I scored a goal!". C) My brother, yelled "I scored a goal!". D) "My brother yelled, I scored a goal!". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) My brother yelled, "I scored a goal!". 29. We are forming an "HOA committee" and appointing you its "chairperson." A) We are forming an HOA committee and appointing you as its "chairperson.". B) We are forming an HOA committee and appointing you as its chairperson. C) We are forming an "HOA committee" and appointing you as its chairperson. D) No error. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) We are forming an HOA committee and appointing you as its chairperson. 30. The signs on the wall read "Cows, " "Pigs, " and "Chickens." The little boy was confused about which one to enter. A) "Cows, Pigs, and Chickens.". B) "Cows, Pigs, and Chickens" . C) "Cows" , "Pigs" , and Chickens. D) No error. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "Cows, Pigs, and Chickens.". 31. Which sentence uses quotations correctly? A) "How was the science fair today?" Cara asked Brad. B) "It was fun" Brad replied. C) "He added, I won second place for my volcano experiment.". D) "That was fun, " Cara said, and exciting too.". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "How was the science fair today?" Cara asked Brad. 32. Complete the sentence:'I can't believe it', she said ..... A) Exciting. B) Excite. C) Excited. D) Excitedly. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Excitedly. 33. Is this sentence written correctly? "It looks great" exclaimed Parker "You shouldmake more." A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 34. Combine these sentences:Max got all of his spelling words correct.Taya got all of her spelling words correct. A) Max got all of his spelling words correct. B) Max and Taya got all of their spelling words correct. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Max and Taya got all of their spelling words correct. 35. Complete the sentence: "When are we going to the park, " ..... , "I want to play soccer." A) She asked. B) She asked. C) She asked. D) She asked. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She asked. 36. Complete the sentence:'I'll meet you at the park', ..... said. A) She. B) Her. C) She. D) Her. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She. 37. If only he said we could get through the gate A) "if only, " he said, "We could get through the gate.". B) "If only", he said, "we could get through the gate.". C) "if only" he said "we could get through the gate.". D) "If only, " he said, "we could get through the gate.". Show Answer Correct Answer: D) "If only, " he said, "we could get through the gate.". 38. What change can be made in the following sentence?Hey, watch what you're doing! Johnny exclaimed. A) Add quotation marks. B) Add punctuation. C) Add comma. D) Make no change. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Add quotation marks. 39. What is the difference between direct and indirect dialogue? A) Indirect dialogue is a direct quote from a character. B) Indirect dialogue is the exact words spoken by a character. C) Direct dialogue is the exact words spoken by a character, while indirect dialogue paraphrases what a character said. D) Direct dialogue is a summary of what a character said. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Direct dialogue is the exact words spoken by a character, while indirect dialogue paraphrases what a character said. 40. Complete the sentence:'It's a beautiful day, ' ..... Lisa. A) Saying. B) Say. C) Said. D) Says. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Said. 41. I want a toy said the little boy A) "I want a toy, " said the little boy. B) "I want a toy" said the little boy. C) "I want a toy", said the little boy. D) "i want a toy, " said the little boy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "I want a toy, " said the little boy. 42. Which of the following questions does not use quotation marks correctly? A) Then Sam read "The Hippopotamus" for her. B) Sam read a story about "sea turtles" to his class. C) His mother asked, "Will you read this story for me.". D) "I like to read aloud, " Sam told his mother. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sam read a story about "sea turtles" to his class. 43. In the sentence, 'Wow!' she exclaimed, 'That was amazing!' where should the punctuation marks be placed? A) Outside the quotation marks. B) Inside the quotation marks. C) After the quotation marks. D) Before the quotation marks. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Inside the quotation marks. 44. How do you format a quote that is longer than one sentence? A) Use quotation marks and italicize the text. B) Use a block quote format without quotation marks. C) Summarize the quote in your own words. D) Include the author's name in parentheses after the quote. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Use a block quote format without quotation marks. 45. What is the best revision for the following sentence?Cliff said! "Fifth grade is our best year yet!" A) Cliff said, "fifth grade is our best year yet!". B) Cliff said, "Fifth grade is our best year yet, ". C) Cliff said, "Fifth grade is our best year yet!". D) Correct as is. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Cliff said, "Fifth grade is our best year yet!". 46. True or False. Punctuation marks should be placed inside of the quotation marks.Example:She said, "I run fast." A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 47. Is this sentence written correctly? "Let me help, " suggested Parker. I'll take youto it." A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 48. How do you punctuate a sentence with a quote at the end? A) Place the quotation inside quotation marks, followed by the punctuation outside the closing quotation mark. B) Use a semicolon before the closing quotation mark. C) End the sentence with a period before the closing quotation mark. D) Place the punctuation inside the closing quotation mark. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Place the quotation inside quotation marks, followed by the punctuation outside the closing quotation mark. 49. What does the citation need to include? A) Author's first and last name. B) The page number. C) The website. D) The author's last name and page number. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The author's last name and page number. 50. True or False:If a quoted sentence ends with a period, the period should be placed outside the quotation marks. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 51. Complete the sentence with the correct punctuation for multi-sentence dialogue: "I'm finally done with my chores ..... can I go play now?" I asked. A) So. B) So. C) , So. D) . so. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) So. 52. A comma should follow which word in the sentence below?Thato whined "Are we there yet?" A) Yet. B) Are. C) Thato. D) Whined. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Whined. 53. Is this sentence written correctly?The student asked, "may I sharpen my pencil?" A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 54. Choose the sentence that uses the correct format of titles.A. Charles is a short story written by Shirley Jackson.B. "Charles" is a short story written by Shirley Jackson. A) A. B) B. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B. 55. Where should a comma be placed in the following sentence? They got there early so they got really good seats. A) After "so". B) Before "so". C) Before "early". D) After "good". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Before "so". 56. True or False:The first word of a direct quotation that is a complete sentence should be capitalized. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 57. Choose the sentence that has the correct punctuation. A) "Do you like green or purple grapes?" asked Tom. B) "Do you like green or purple grapes asked Tom?". C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "Do you like green or purple grapes?" asked Tom. 58. Is the sentence correct? True or False?Merlin told Arthur that he should draw the sword from the stone. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 59. Select the sentence punctuated correctly. A) Bobbi said, "Delia asked, will this remote control work on my TV?" '. B) Bobbi said, 'Delia asked, 'Will this remote control work on my TV?' '. C) Bobbi said, "Delia asked, 'Will this remote control work on my TV?' ''. D) Bobbi said, "Delia asked, ''Will this remote control work on my TV?" ". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Bobbi said, "Delia asked, 'Will this remote control work on my TV?' ''. 60. Fill in the blank to correctly introduce the quote after a complete sentence:My mom gave one final instruction ..... "Don't forget to text me when you get there." A) ,. B) :. C) ;. D) . Show Answer Correct Answer: B) :. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesQuotation Marks Quiz 1Quotation Marks Quiz 3Quotation Marks Quiz 4Quotation Marks Quiz 5Quotation Marks Quiz 6Quotation Marks Quiz 7Quotation Marks Quiz 8Quotation Marks Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books