This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Punctuation > Quotation Marks – Quiz 8 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Quotation Marks Quiz 8 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. True or False:The following sentence is punctuated correctly:Was your dad serious when he said "no more video games for a week" ? A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 2. True or False:Quotation marks are used to indicate someone's exact words. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 3. "What" he asked "do you expect me to do?" A) "What, " he asked, "do you expect me to do?". B) "What" he asked, "do you expect me to do?". C) "What, he asked "do you expect me to do?". D) No error. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "What, " he asked, "do you expect me to do?". 4. Which sentence correctly shows that someone is talking? A) My brother told me he was hungry. B) My brother yelled, I'm hungry!. C) My brother yelled, "I'm hungry!". D) "My brother is hungry, " he told me. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) My brother yelled, "I'm hungry!". 5. What is an example of a correctly punctuated dialogue? A) "I can't believe it!" she exclaim. B) "I can't believe it!" she exclaimed. C) "I can't believe it! she exclaimed.". D) "I cant believe it!" she exclaimed. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "I can't believe it!" she exclaimed. 6. "Wilbur, " replied Fern, dreamily." . Correct the sentence. A) "Wilbur, " replied Fern, dreamily. B) "Wilbur, " replied Fern, "dreamily. C) Wilbur, " replied Fern, dreamily. ''. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "Wilbur, " replied Fern, dreamily. 7. What punctuation mark do you put around a speaker's exact words? A) Apostrophes. B) Commas. C) Quotation marks. D) Parentheses. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Quotation marks. 8. What punctuation goes inside quotation marks when quoting a statement? A) A period should be placed inside the quotation marks if the quoted material is a statement. B) A comma should be placed inside the quotation marks. C) A semicolon should be placed outside the quotation marks. D) An exclamation mark should always be placed inside the quotation marks. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A period should be placed inside the quotation marks if the quoted material is a statement. 9. Select which words should be capitalized in the following sentence:Soon aunt doris introduced everyone. A) Aunt. B) Everyone. C) Doris. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Doris. 10. Is this sentence written correctly? "Add the eggs to the sauce, " said the TV chef, "blending them together." A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 11. Which piece of textual evidence is written correctly?"June wants to go to the park" (Lovett 2). A) Eric heard "June wants to go to the park" (Lovett 2). B) Eric heard, "June wants to go to the park" (Lovett 2). C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Eric heard, "June wants to go to the park" (Lovett 2). 12. Charles had to leave school and go to work soon he got a job with a newspaper in London. A) Work. Soon. B) Correct as it is. C) Work? Soon. D) Work. soon. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Work. Soon. 13. Expand this sentence:Jordan is excited. A) Jordan is sad. B) 8-year-old Jordan is excited for the book fair. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 8-year-old Jordan is excited for the book fair. 14. How do you format a quote that is interrupted by a dialogue tag? A) The quote should be written without any interruptions. B) The first part of the quote is followed by a comma and the dialogue tag, then the quote continues with the second part, all enclosed in quotation marks. C) The quote should be placed in italics to indicate the interruption. D) The dialogue tag should be placed before the quote without any punctuation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The first part of the quote is followed by a comma and the dialogue tag, then the quote continues with the second part, all enclosed in quotation marks. 15. Why is it important to indent new lines for each speaker in dialogue? A) To make the dialogue harder to follow. B) To clearly identify each speaker and make the dialogue easier to read and understand. C) To confuse the reader. D) To save space on the page. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To clearly identify each speaker and make the dialogue easier to read and understand. 16. "My homework is not finished", said James with a smile. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incorrect. 17. Complete the sentence:'I can't believe it, ' ..... Emily, 'we won the game!' A) exclaimed B) exclaims C) exclaim D) exclaiming A) Exclaimed. B) Exclaim. C) Exclaiming. D) Exclaims. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Exclaimed. 18. Please do your homework, my mom said.Where do the quotation marks belong? A) Please do your homework, "my mom said.". B) "Please do your homework, " my mom said. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "Please do your homework, " my mom said. 19. Look at the description in parenthesis. Choose the correct format.Where the Sidewalk Ends (poem) A) Italics or underlining. B) Quotation marks. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Quotation marks. 20. Which of the following is an example of direct speech using quotation marks?a) She said that she was tired.b) He asked if I wanted to go to the park.c) "I love ice cream, " said Sarah. A) D. B) A. C) C. D) B. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) C. 21. Complete the sentence: "I wonder why, " ..... Mia, "we didn't think of that before." A) Says. B) Said. C) Says. D) Said. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Said. 22. True or False:Dialogue should always start on a new line when a new speaker begins. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 23. "Please don't kill it! she sobbed. It's unfair." Correct the sentence. A) Please don't kill it!" she sobbed. "It's unfair. B) "Please don't kill it!" she sobbed. "It's unfair.". C) "Please don't kill it! she sobbed. "It's unfair. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "Please don't kill it!" she sobbed. "It's unfair.". 24. If your QUOTE is on both sides ..... which of the following is correctly punctuated? A) "I wish, " she said, "that I could go to school in the summer.". B) "I wish" she said "that I could go to school in the summer?". C) "I wish, " she said. "that I could go to school in the summer, ". D) "I wish, " she said, "that I could go to school in the summer" . Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "I wish, " she said, "that I could go to school in the summer.". 25. What is the rule for using quotation marks with titles? A) Use quotation marks for titles of short works like articles, poems, and songs. B) Use italics for titles of short works like articles, poems, and songs. C) Use quotation marks for titles of long works like books and movies. D) Use no formatting for titles of any works. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Use quotation marks for titles of short works like articles, poems, and songs. 26. True or False:When writing a conversation, you should start a new paragraph each time the character speaking changes. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 27. Identify the error in the following sentence: "I love reading books" she said "especially mysteries." A) Missing comma after 'books'. B) Missing period after 'said'. C) Missing quotation marks around 'especially mysteries'. D) No error. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Missing comma after 'books'. 28. How should you capitalize names in dialogue? A) Always capitalize the first letter of a name in dialogue, such as 'Bob' instead of 'bob'. B) Capitalize only the last letter of a name in dialogue, such as 'boB'. C) Capitalize the entire name in dialogue, such as 'BOB'. D) Do not capitalize names in dialogue at all. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Always capitalize the first letter of a name in dialogue, such as 'Bob' instead of 'bob'. 29. Look at the description in parenthesis. Choose the correct format.The Amazing World of Gumball (TV show) A) Italics or underlining. B) Quotation marks. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Italics or underlining. 30. Complete the sentence: "Did you finish your homework?" asked Mom. "Yes, I finished it ..... " A) Yesterday". B) Yesterday. C) Yesterday?. D) Yesterday. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Yesterday. 31. Hey, watch what you're doing! Johnny exclaimed. A) Add Punctuation. B) Add Quotation. C) No Change. D) Add Comma. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Add Quotation. 32. Is the sentence correct? True or False?"Mayor, how will the new major league ballpark affect the city?, " asked the reporter. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 33. Which punctuation mark is needed to correctly finish this dialogue? "Stop right there" A) . B) !. C) ,. D) ?. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) !. 34. She said you look pale A) She said, you look pale. B) She said, "You look pale.". C) She said, "you look pale". D) She said, "you look pale.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She said, "You look pale.". 35. Imagine Michael is writing a story and he's a bit confused about using quotation marks for a quote within a quote. Can you help him pick the correct sentence? A) He said, 'She told me, "I'll see you tomorrow."'. B) He said, "She told me, 'I'll see you tomorrow." '. C) He said, "She told me, "I'll see you tomorrow."". D) He said, "She told me, 'I'll see you tomorrow"'. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He said, "She told me, 'I'll see you tomorrow." '. 36. Choose the correct placement of quotation marks:The teacher said, I will see you tomorrow. A) The teacher said, "I will see you tomorrow.". B) The teacher said, I will see you tomorrow. C) The teacher said, "I will see you tomorrow!". D) The teacher said, 'I will see you tomorrow.'. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The teacher said, "I will see you tomorrow.". 37. Identify the error in this sentence:'It's time to go, ' he said 'we're going to be late.' A) No error. B) Missing period at the end. C) Incorrect use of quotation marks. D) Missing comma after 'said'. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Missing comma after 'said'. 38. Which of the following sentences uses quotation marks correctly for a question within a sentence? A) "Will you be attending the meeting tomorrow, " he asked?. B) "Will you be attending the meeting tomorrow?" he asked. C) He asked, "Will you be attending the meeting tomorrow?". D) He asked, "Will you be attending the meeting tomorrow.". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He asked, "Will you be attending the meeting tomorrow?". 39. Is the sentence correct? True or False?Cinderella's wicked stepsisters told her that she was too dirty to go to the ball. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 40. Choose the correct punctuation for this sentence:Jake said ..... I don't think that's a good idea. A), B):C) ; D) . A) ;. B) :. C) . D) ,. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) ,. 41. Imagine you're editing a story for your friend, and you come across a sentence that needs quotation marks for a thought. Which sentence correctly uses quotation marks for the character's thought? A) Lucas thought, "I hope I remembered to lock the door. B) Lucas thought, "I hope I remembered to lock the door.". C) Lucas thought "I hope I remembered to lock the door.". D) Lucas thought, I hope I remembered to lock the door.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Lucas thought, "I hope I remembered to lock the door.". 42. Where do the quotation marks go?Matt said, The roller coaster was a lot of fun. A) "Matt said, " The roller coaster was a lot of fun. B) Matt said, "The roller coaster was a lot of fun. C) Matt said, "The roller coaster was a lot of fun.". D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Matt said, "The roller coaster was a lot of fun.". 43. What punctuation mark is missing in this piece of evidence?The text says "Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables everyday." A) Question Mark. B) Comma. C) Period. D) Quotation Marks. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Comma. 44. Complete the following Quotation.Hadeel excitedly stated, "I want to go ..... A) To the cinema today"!. B) To the cinema today". C) To the cinema today!". D) To the cinema today" . Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To the cinema today!". 45. Identify the dialog tag in the sentence below:"Have you ever been ice skating?" asked Katelyn. A) Have you ever been. B) Ice skating. C) Asked Katelyn. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Asked Katelyn. 46. What is the correct way to write a sentence with a quote? A) The teacher said, "Please read the chapter.". B) The teacher said, Please read the chapter. C) The teacher said:'Please read the chapter.'. D) The teacher said, 'Please read the chapter.'. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The teacher said, "Please read the chapter.". 47. Which sentence incorrectly uses quotation marks for dialogue? A) "I'll see you tomorrow." She said. B) "I'll see you tomorrow!" she exclaimed. C) "I'll see you tomorrow", she said. D) "I'll see you tomorrow, " she said. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "I'll see you tomorrow", she said. 48. What is the rule for using quotation marks with dialogue tags like 'he said' or 'she asked'? A) Do not use quotation marks. B) Place the dialogue tag outside the quotation marks. C) Use quotation marks only for the dialogue tag. D) Place the dialogue tag inside the quotation marks. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Place the dialogue tag outside the quotation marks. 49. Which sentence used commas correctly?You might try lettuce carrots and tomatoes. A) You might try lettuce carrots, and tomatoes. B) You might try lettuce, carrots, and tomatoes. C) You might try lettuce, carrots and, tomatoes. D) You might try, lettuce carrots and tomatoes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) You might try lettuce, carrots, and tomatoes. 50. Imagine you're at a movie night hosted by Scarlett, Maya, and Aria. Choose the sentence that correctly uses commas to set off an introductory element, so you don't disturb the fun! A) Before the movie starts; remember to turn off your phone. B) Before the movie starts, remember to turn off your phone. C) Before the movie starts:remember to turn off your phone. D) Before the movie starts remember to turn off your phone. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Before the movie starts, remember to turn off your phone. 51. According to the article in the New York Times, "There was a backlash at the festival." A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 52. Which sentence correctly places the question mark when the main sentence is a question about a statement? A) Did Mr. Ortiz just say, "Your projects are due Friday?". B) Did Mr. Ortiz just say, "Your projects are due Friday.". C) Did Mr. Ortiz just say, "Your projects are due Friday" ?. D) Did Mr. Ortiz just say, "Your projects are due Friday?.". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Did Mr. Ortiz just say, "Your projects are due Friday" ?. 53. Which sentence has proper punctuation & capitalization? A) Sandy screamed, "It's a snow day!". B) Sandy screamed it's a snow day!. C) Sandy screamed, "it's a snow day!". D) Sandy screamed "It's a snow day!". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sandy screamed, "It's a snow day!". 54. Choose the correct abbreviation for "Mister Charles" . A) Mr Charles. B) MR Charles. C) Mr. Charles. D) M.R. Charles. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mr. Charles. 55. Which is correct? A) "What did you want?" asked Molly. B) "What did you want" ? asked Molly. C) "What did you want?" Asked Molly. A) A. B) B. C) C. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. 56. True or False:When a quote is interrupted by a dialogue tag, the second part of the quote should start with a lowercase letter. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 57. In American English, where should the punctuation be placed in relation to quotation marks? A) At the beginning of the sentence. B) Outside the quotation marks. C) Inside the quotation marks. D) Only for question marks. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Inside the quotation marks. 58. Before I can include my textual evidence, what do I need to add? A) A concluding statement. B) A citation. C) My opinion. D) A phrase or sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A phrase or sentence. 59. Imagine Benjamin, William, and Harper planned an adventurous day out. Select the sentence that correctly uses commas to set off an introductory element about their day. A) Despite the bad weather:they decided to go hiking. B) Despite the bad weather they decided to go hiking. C) Despite the bad weather, they decided to go hiking. D) Despite the bad weather; they decided to go hiking. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Despite the bad weather, they decided to go hiking. 60. Which of the following sentences uses quotation marks correctly? a) "I can't believe it!" exclaimed John. b) "I can't believe it"! exclaimed John. c) "I can't believe it, exclaimed John!" d)none of the above A) C. B) D. C) B. D) A. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesQuotation Marks Quiz 1Quotation Marks Quiz 2Quotation Marks Quiz 3Quotation Marks Quiz 4Quotation Marks Quiz 5Quotation Marks Quiz 6Quotation Marks Quiz 7Quotation Marks Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books