This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Punctuation > Punctuation Usage – Quiz 3 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Punctuation Usage Quiz 3 (18 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. When is it appropriate to use an em dash in a sentence? A) To indicate a sudden break in thought or to set off a parenthetical statement. B) To emphasize a word or phrase. C) To connect two unrelated ideas. D) To indicate the end of a sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To indicate a sudden break in thought or to set off a parenthetical statement. 2. Provide an example of using a comma to separate items in a list. A) Apples; oranges; bananas. B) Apples, oranges, bananas. C) Apples / oranges / bananas. D) Apples-oranges-bananas. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Apples, oranges, bananas. 3. The message was simple ..... kindness matters. A) ;. B) :. C) -. D) !. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) :. 4. In the sentence "I will give you a reading list at the end of class Jack.", where should the comma be placed? A) After "list". B) After "class". C) After "Jack". D) After "end". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) After "class". 5. Select the correctly punctuated statement (apostrophes). A) Rainy days arent all that bad; it's not even that cold out. B) Rainy days aren't all that bad; it's not even that cold out. C) Rainy day's aren't all that bad; it's not even that cold out. D) Rainy day's arent all that bad; its not even cold out. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rainy days aren't all that bad; it's not even that cold out. 6. What punctuation is used to set off introductory elements from the main sentence? A) Periods. B) Semicolons. C) Commas. D) Colons. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Commas. 7. Select the sentence which best uses an ellipsis to shorten this sentence:Twin River Public Schools, made up of Genoa, Monroe, and Silver Creek, is an equal opportunity provider. A) Twin River Public Schools is an equal opportunity provider. B) Twin River Public Schools, made up of Genoa, Monroe, and Silver Creek provider. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Twin River Public Schools is an equal opportunity provider. 8. Robert listed the key traits of a leader ..... confidence, fairness, and humility. A) :. B) ;. C) -. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) :. 9. Daunte earned his classmates' trust ..... he was honest and consistent. A) ;. B) :. C) -. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) ;. 10. What punctuation should follow a direct question? A) Period. B) Exclamation point. C) Question mark. D) ColonTagsDOK Level 1:Recall. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Question mark. 11. Which of the following sentences is a polite command? A) Please hand me the book. B) Where is the library?. C) The sun is shining brightly. D) I hope you have a good day.TagsDOK Level 2:Skill/Concept. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Please hand me the book. 12. Bailey was shocked ..... someone left a thank-you note in her locker. A) ;. B) :. C) -. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) -. 13. What punctuation mark is used to end a declarative sentence? A) Exclamation point. B) Period. C) Question mark. D) CommaTagsDOK Level 1:Recall. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Period. 14. Why are introductory elements important in a sentence? A) They are the main part of the sentence. B) They add extra information and help clarify the sentence. C) They replace the main sentence. D) They are used to end a sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They add extra information and help clarify the sentence. 15. Trust is built slowly ..... Gabryela understood that. A) ;. B) :. C) -. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) ;. 16. Rickon could hardly believe it ..... someone paid for his lunch. A) ;. B) :. C) -. D) !. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) !. 17. What is the purpose of using a period in a sentence? A) To express strong emotion. B) To end a question. C) To end a declarative sentence. D) To separate items in a listTagsDOK Level 1:Recall. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To end a declarative sentence. 18. The whole class was shocked-Nex admitted he was the one who made the mistake. A) ;. B) :. C) -. D) !. 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