Question 1

Select the punctuation mark needed in each sentence.
-The dogs collar was a gift from Jess and Thomas.

Accepted Answer

A)  dog's 
B)  was' 
C)  Jess' 
D)  Thomas' 
A)  dog's 
B)  was' 
C)  Jess' 
D)  Thomas' A

Question 2

Select the answer that states how the comma is used in the sentence.
-Danielle purchased a comb, a wallet, and a scarf.

Accepted Answer

A)  lister 
B)  linker 
C)  introducer 
D)  inserter 
A)  lister 
B)  linker 
C)  introducer 
D)  inserter A

Question 3

Select the answer with correct punctuation.
-Mr and Mrs Johnson were upset when Jeff asked to stay out late

Accepted Answer

A)  Mr. and Mrs. Johnson were upset when Jeff asked to stay out late? 
B)  Mr. and Mrs. Johnson were upset when Jeff asked to stay out late. 
C)  Mr. and Mrs Johnson were upset when Jeff asked to stay out late? 
D)  Mr and Mrs. Johnson were upset when Jeff asked to stay out late. 
A)  Mr. and Mrs. Johnson were upset when Jeff asked to stay out late? 
B)  Mr. and Mrs. Johnson were upset when Jeff asked to stay out late. 
C)  Mr. and Mrs Johnson were upset when Jeff asked to stay out late? 
D)  Mr and Mrs. Johnson were upset when Jeff asked to stay out late. B

Question 4

Select the answer with correct punctuation.
-Kayla asked Dr Ramirez if he was a surgeon

Accepted Answer

A)  Kayla asked Dr Ramirez if he was a surgeon? 
B)  Kayla asked Dr Ramirez if he was a surgeon. 
C)  Kayla asked Dr. Ramirez if he was a surgeon. 
D)  Kayla asked Dr. Ramirez if he was a surgeon? 
A)  Kayla asked Dr Ramirez if he was a surgeon? 
B)  Kayla asked Dr Ramirez if he was a surgeon. 
C)  Kayla asked Dr. Ramirez if he was a surgeon. 
D)  Kayla asked Dr. Ramirez if he was a surgeon?

Question 5

Add the missing punctuation in each sentence.
-Dr Wong received his MD last year

Accepted Answer

Dr. Wong r

Question 6

Select the punctuation mark needed in each sentence.
-The decorators needed a months notice to remodel his offices.

Accepted Answer

A)  decorator's 
B)  month's 
C)  his' 
D)  office's 
A)  decorator's 
B)  month's 
C)  his' 
D)  office's

Question 7

The star player was injured our chances of winning vanished.

Accepted Answer

A)  semicolon 
B)  colon 
A)  semicolon 
B)  colon

Question 8

Select the answer with correct punctuation.
-Did the movie start at 10 pm

Accepted Answer

A)  Did the movie start at 10 p.m.. 
B)  Did the movie start at 10 p.m. 
C)  Did the movie start at 10 pm.? 
D)  Did the movie start at 10 p.m.? 
A)  Did the movie start at 10 p.m.. 
B)  Did the movie start at 10 p.m. 
C)  Did the movie start at 10 pm.? 
D)  Did the movie start at 10 p.m.?

Question 9

My car is being repaired therefore, I have to ride the bus this week.

Accepted Answer

A)  semicolon 
B)  colon 
A)  semicolon 
B)  colon

Question 10

Add the missing punctuation in each sentence.
-Missy Cho is working on a BA in mathematics

Accepted Answer

Missy Cho

Question 11

I purchased the supplies for the trip snacks, batteries, clothes, and tents.

Accepted Answer

A)  semicolon 
B)  colon 
A)  semicolon 
B)  colon

Question 12

Select the answer that states how the comma is used in the sentence.
-Tamika Scott, the best student in the class, agreed to help tutor her classmates.

Accepted Answer

A)  lister 
B)  linker 
C)  introducer 
D)  inserter 
A)  lister 
B)  linker 
C)  introducer 
D)  inserter

Question 13

Add the missing punctuation in each sentence.
-The preacher married Mr and Mrs Walter Barker

Accepted Answer

The preach

Question 14

Add the missing punctuation in each sentence.
-Mrs Chung asked if Dr Park was teaching at the university in the fall

Accepted Answer

Mrs. Chung asked if

Question 15

Add the missing punctuation in each sentence.
-The 8 am sessions at the gym have been postponed

Accepted Answer

The 8 a.m. sessions

Question 16

Add the missing punctuation in each sentence.
-Did Mr Chavez ask Mrs Bedrosian about volunteering at the fair

Accepted Answer

Did Mr. Chavez ask M

Question 17

The mayor assessed the damage "Our town has been devastated by the flood. Every major building was destroyed, but we can rebuild."

Accepted Answer

A)  semicolon 
B)  colon 
A)  semicolon 
B)  colon

Question 18

Select the answer that states how the comma is used in the sentence.
-I will sit with you during the play, or I will see you at intermission.

Accepted Answer

A)  lister 
B)  linker 
C)  introducer 
D)  inserter 
A)  lister 
B)  linker 
C)  introducer 
D)  inserter

Question 19

Add the missing punctuation in each sentence.
-Jack Pembroke, Jr is nothing like his father, Jack Pembroke, Sr

Accepted Answer

Jack Pembroke, Jr. i

Question 20

Select the punctuation mark needed in each sentence.
-In his history class, Jaden made two As.

Accepted Answer

A)  his' 
B)  class' 
C)  Jess' 
D)  A's 
A)  his' 
B)  class' 
C)  Jess' 
D)  A's

Exam 28: Punctuation

Select the punctuation mark needed in each sentence. -The dogs collar was a gift from Jess and Thomas.

Select the answer that states how the comma is used in the sentence. -Danielle purchased a comb, a wallet, and a scarf.

Select the answer with correct punctuation. -Mr and Mrs Johnson were upset when Jeff asked to stay out late

Select the answer with correct punctuation. -Kayla asked Dr Ramirez if he was a surgeon

Add the missing punctuation in each sentence. -Dr Wong received his MD last year

Select the punctuation mark needed in each sentence. -The decorators needed a months notice to remodel his offices.

The star player was injured our chances of winning vanished.

Select the answer with correct punctuation. -Did the movie start at 10 pm

My car is being repaired therefore, I have to ride the bus this week.

Add the missing punctuation in each sentence. -Missy Cho is working on a BA in mathematics

I purchased the supplies for the trip snacks, batteries, clothes, and tents.

Select the answer that states how the comma is used in the sentence. -Tamika Scott, the best student in the class, agreed to help tutor her classmates.

Add the missing punctuation in each sentence. -The preacher married Mr and Mrs Walter Barker

Add the missing punctuation in each sentence. -Mrs Chung asked if Dr Park was teaching at the university in the fall

Add the missing punctuation in each sentence. -The 8 am sessions at the gym have been postponed

Add the missing punctuation in each sentence. -Did Mr Chavez ask Mrs Bedrosian about volunteering at the fair

The mayor assessed the damage "Our town has been devastated by the flood. Every major building was destroyed, but we can rebuild."

Select the answer that states how the comma is used in the sentence. -I will sit with you during the play, or I will see you at intermission.

Add the missing punctuation in each sentence. -Jack Pembroke, Jr is nothing like his father, Jack Pembroke, Sr

Select the punctuation mark needed in each sentence. -In his history class, Jaden made two As.

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