This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Punctuation > Punctuation In Abbreviations – Quiz 14 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Punctuation In Abbreviations Quiz 14 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. True or False:The following sentence uses punctuation correctly:My favorite video games include:Minecraft, Fortnite, and Animal Crossing. [Skill:Using Colons and Semicolons] A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 2. Punctuation used when words are omitted or left out of a quote or thought A) Ellipsis. B) Semicolon. C) Colon. D) Hyphen. E) Dash. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ellipsis. 3. Which sentence correctly uses punctuation to combine clauses and show possession? [Skill:Using Colons and Semicolons; Advanced Apostrophe Usage] A) The storm was intense; its powerful winds rattled the windows. B) The storm was intense, it's powerful winds rattled the windows. C) The storm was intense; therefore, the windows rattled. D) The storms' intensity was frightening; and the winds rattled the windows. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The storm was intense; its powerful winds rattled the windows. 4. How can an em dash be used to set off information in a sentence? A) To connect two independent clauses. B) To indicate a break or interruption in thought. C) To indicate a question. D) To emphasize the main point of the sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To indicate a break or interruption in thought. 5. Which sentence using divided quotations is punctuated correctly? A) "I know, " said Tom. "That I passed the test.". B) "I know, " said Tom, "That I passed the test.". C) "I know, " said Tom, "that I passed the test.". D) I know, said Tom. "That I passed the test.". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "I know, " said Tom, "that I passed the test.". 6. In which sentence are quotation marks used to indicate the title of a short work, not dialogue? A) My mom asked, "Did you finish your homework?". B) We read the short story "The Lottery" in English class. C) "I can't believe we won!" shouted the team captain. D) He whispered, "It's a secret.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) We read the short story "The Lottery" in English class. 7. Which punctuation is used to indicate what someone is saying? A) Period. B) Comma. C) Quotation Marks. D) Apostrophe. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Quotation Marks. 8. True or False:Punctuation only appears at the end of a sentence. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 9. Where should you use a period in a paragraph? A) At the beginning of a sentence to indicate the start. B) After a comma to separate clauses. C) At the end of a sentence to indicate a full stop. D) In the middle of a word to create an abbreviation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) At the end of a sentence to indicate a full stop. 10. Choose the correct punctuation to fill in the blank:There are three things I need for the trip ..... a toothbrush, a change of clothes, and a good book. A) ;. B) ,. C) :. D) . Show Answer Correct Answer: C) :. 11. Read the short paragraph below. Which sentence contains a punctuation error? (1) Our class went on a field trip to the science museum. (2) It was a really fun, educational day. (3) My favorite exhibit was the one about dinosaurs, it had a huge T-Rex skeleton. (4) I hope we can go back again soon! A) Sentence 1. B) Sentence 2. C) Sentence 3. D) Sentence 4. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sentence 3. 12. Which sentence requires an exclamation point at the end to best convey the intended emotion? A) I asked my mom if we could get pizza for dinner. B) That was the most incredible concert I've ever seen. C) Please remember to take out the trash. D) Do you know what time the movie starts. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) That was the most incredible concert I've ever seen. 13. In which sentence are quotation marks used incorrectly? A) The word "serendipity" is one of my favorites. B) The new "health" food was just a candy bar with extra protein. C) My dad's chili is "amazing" and has won several awards. D) "What time does the movie start?" she asked. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) My dad's chili is "amazing" and has won several awards. 14. We use a semicolon after initials or abbreviations. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 15. Which of these would improve this sentence? Books, paper, pencils:many students parents cannot afford even these basic items. A) Colon. B) Semicolon. C) Apostrophe. D) Hyphen. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Apostrophe. 16. Select the option that best combines these two sentences: "The storm was getting worse. We decided to head home." A) The storm was getting worse; we decided to head home. B) The storm was getting worse, we decided to head home. C) The storm was getting worse; therefore, we decided to head home. D) The storm was getting worse:we decided to head home. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The storm was getting worse; we decided to head home. 17. Which punctuation is used to separate words in a list? A) Colon. B) Comma. C) Semicolon. D) Dash. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Comma. 18. Which punctuation mark introduces a list, explanation or quotation? A) Comma. B) Colon. C) Semi-colon. D) Full stop. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Colon. 19. What is the correct way to write the abbreviation for the Central Intelligence Agency? A) C.I.A. B) CIA. C) C.I.A. D) Central Intelligence Agency. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) CIA. 20. Which Punctuation do we add in the blank?I am fine ..... Thank you . A) ,. B) . C) ?. D) !. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) ,. 21. Semicolons should join sentences that are related to one another. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 22. Punctuation mark used to join words or parts of words together A) Hyphen. B) Semicolon. C) Colon. D) Dash. E) Parentheses. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hyphen. 23. William Zinsser is talking about which mark when he says "most people don't reach it soon enough" ? A) Period. B) Comma. C) Exclamation Mark. D) Dash. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Period. 24. Read the statement:'Our team just scored the winning goal with one second left!' Which of the following responses is punctuated to show the most excitement? A) That is unbelievable. B) That is unbelievable?. C) That is unbelievable!. D) That is unbelievable,. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) That is unbelievable!. 25. I had fish for dinner last night A) ?. B) . C) !. D) :. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) . 26. What a beautiful scenery A) ?. B) !. C) . D) ,. E) Capital letter. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) !. 27. From the set of options, pick the sentence that incorrectly uses its end punctuation. A) I wonder if it will rain tomorrow?. B) What time does the movie start?. C) You're coming to the game, aren't you?. D) She asked, "Are we there yet?". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I wonder if it will rain tomorrow?. 28. Mon. is an A) Abbreviation. B) Acronym. C) Initialism. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Abbreviation. 29. The winner ..... a sixth-grader from our school ..... was thrilled. Which punctuation pair best sets off the information as a quiet, non-essential aside? A) ( ). B) . C) , ,. D) ; ;. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) ( ). 30. Reasons when to use ..... Series or list; Intro word or direct namesPrepositional phrases; ED or ING up frontInterruption; Transitions; Appositives non-essential A) End marks. B) Hyphens. C) Semicolons. D) Commas. 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