This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Punctuation > Punctuation Marks – Quiz 12 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Punctuation Marks Quiz 12 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which sentence use correct punctuation marks? A) We decided to include a number of cities on our European adventure:London, England, Paris, France, and Rome Italy. B) We decided to include a number of cities on our European adventure; London, England; Paris, France; and Rome Italy. C) We decided to include a number of cities on our European adventure:London, England; Paris, France; and Rome Italy. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) We decided to include a number of cities on our European adventure:London, England; Paris, France; and Rome Italy. 2. What punctuation mark is used to indicate a break in thought or a change in tone? A) Comma. B) Semicolon. C) Dash. D) Colon. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Dash. 3. Oh, No ..... A) . B) ?. C) !. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) !. 4. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about a com ma? A) It is used to set off an appositive. B) It is used to separate independent clauses. C) It is used to separate elements in a series. D) It is used to separate an introductory phase. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It is used to separate independent clauses. 5. Choose the sentence with the correct capitalization and punctuation.Have you ever seen the play steel magnolias? A) Have you ever seen the play Steel Magnolias?. B) Have you ever seen the play "Steel Magnolias" ?. C) Have you ever seen the play Steel-magnolias?. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Have you ever seen the play Steel Magnolias?. 6. Today is Monday ..... A) ,. B) ?. C) !. D) . Show Answer Correct Answer: D) . 7. She had worked very hard for the exam; she hoped it would be enough. A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 8. I said i wanted tacos A) I said I wanted tacos. B) I said i wanted Tacos!. C) I said I wanted tacos!. D) I said i wanted tacos. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I said I wanted tacos!. 9. I love to eat pizza ..... A) . B) ?. C) !. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) . 10. What punctuation marks do you need in this sentence?My father always said, ..... Be careful with what you wish for ..... A) Semicolons. B) Commas. C) Exclamation marks. D) Quotation marks. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Quotation marks. 11. Choose the appropriate punctuation mark that will complete the sentence below.Wow its a boy A) Period and question mark. B) Apostrophe and comma. C) Period and exclamation point. D) Apostrophe and exclamation point. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Apostrophe and exclamation point. 12. When do we use periods? A) To yell. B) To full stop. C) To ask a question. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To full stop. 13. Which of the following is INCORRECTLY paired? A) Quotation Marks:Quoted Speech. B) Colon:Contractions. C) Semicolon:Independent Clauses. D) Period:Artificial Emphasis. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Colon:Contractions. 14. Which punctuation mark must be placed on the line.The president stated that he "will not sign the bill they ..... Republican members of the House ..... have been talking about." A) Brackets ([ ]). B) Parentheses (( )). C) A hyphen (-). D) A semicolon (;). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Brackets ([ ]). 15. What an amazing game A) . B) ?. C) !. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) !. 16. True or False:A colon can be used to end a sentence. A) TRUE. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FALSE. 17. Take this to edgar and justin A) Take this to Edgar and Justin. B) Take this to edgar and justin. C) Take this to edgar and Justin!. D) Take this to Edgar and Justin!. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Take this to Edgar and Justin. 18. Identify the end punctuation in this sentence:She is happy! A) !. B) ?. C) . D) ;. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) !. 19. What kind of ending punctuation does the following sentence need:When you are finished, put down the hood A) ?. B) . C) &. D) !. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) . 20. Which of the following is a correct example of a direct quotation in English? A) I feel I've really earned this, she said, taking up her mug of tea. B) I feel I've really earned this, she said taking up her mug of tea. C) I feel I've really earned this, she said taking up her mug of tea. D) I feel I've really earned this, she said, taking up her mug of tea. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I feel I've really earned this, she said, taking up her mug of tea. 21. In formal writing, why is it essential to adhere to the correct usage of punctuation marks? A) Punctuation marks add decorative elements to the text. B) Incorrect punctuation makes the text look more sophisticated. C) Proper punctuation ensures clarity and avoids misunderstandings. D) There are no consequences for incorrect punctuation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Proper punctuation ensures clarity and avoids misunderstandings. 22. Fill in the missing punctuation mark to complete the sentence ..... My job can be dangerous, ..... said the fireman. A) ;. B) ,. C) '' ''. D) [ ]. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) '' ''. 23. What is the purpose of a dash (-or-) in writing? A) To indicate a question. B) To introduce a list. C) To connect closely related clauses. D) To signal an abrupt change or add emphasis. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To signal an abrupt change or add emphasis. 24. Fill in the missing punctuation mark to complete the sentence.Amy is my best friend ..... A) . B) ,. C) . D) :. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) . 25. Choose the correct punctuation for the end of these sentences3. She is writing a letter A) !. B) ,. C) ?. 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