8th Grade - Punctuation Retest
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- Q1Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?Well I have just been much too busy.Well I have just been much, too busy.Well, I have just been much, too busy.Well, I have just been much too busy.30s
- Q2Why is there a comma in the following: Dear Jane, I am sorry that I have not written in such a long time.Comma separates an appositiveComma after the salutation of a letterComma after an introductory elementComma separates items in a series30s
- Q3Which of the following sentences is NOT punctuated correctly?I ordered sushi, but Jane chose a pasta.The movie was amazing, and we laughed all the way home.We left a generous tip, and went to the movies after dinner.We wanted to split the bill, but Fred did not have cash.30s
- Q4Why are there commas in the following: She asked me to buy soap, cereal, and chocolate.Commas separate compound sentencesCommas enclose appositivesCommas separate items in a seriesCommas separate introductory elements30s
- Q5Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?For a family vacation, we are going to New York City, Boston, and Washington, D.C.For a family vacation we are going to New York City Boston and Washington, D.C.For a family vacation, we are going to New York City, Boston and Washington D.C.For a family vacation we are going to New York City, Boston, and Washington, D.C.30s
- Q6Which of the following rules about periods is NOT true?Use a period with most abbreviationsUse a period after each line in a poemUse a period after each number or letter in an outlineUse a period after a statement30s
- Q7What type of sentence is the following: Let it go!ExclamatoryInterrogativeDeclarativeSuperlative30s
- Q8Which of the following sentences is NOT punctuated correctly?Please, let me know if you are hungry.Max, the superintendent, is a little bit hard-of-hearing.In this building, there are 43 different apartment units.Oh, you didn't need to fold my laundry.30s
- Q9Which of the following statements should end with an exclamation point?Did you call your fatherWhen is the Royals home openerWatch outI had oatmeal for breakfast30s
- Q10What type of sentence is the following: What is the weather supposed to be like tomorrow?DeclarativeComparativeInterrogativeExclamatory30s
- Q11Which of the following abbreviations is not punctuated correctly?FL200 BC7:45 A.M.Jan. 530s
- Q12Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?I need some hot, and black coffee.My grandfather always drove a big red tractor.The loud obnoxious candidate appears to be quite popular.Sunday was a cold wet day.30s
- Q13Why are there commas in the following: Dr. Hanson, the head of the UMKC School of Education, bought a house near us.Commas appear after salutations in a letterCommas separate a direct addressCommas separate items in a seriesCommas enclose an appositive30s
- Q14What type of sentence is the following: Villanova is going to win the NCAA Championship.DeclarativeImperativeExclamatoryInterrogative30s
- Q15Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?The Dalmation, for example is a dog breed that is easy to recognizeIt is Monday after all.Did you know by the way, that Costco pays decent wages?Dark chocolate has, I believe, real health benefits.30s