EduTechEx Global
English Punctuation Assessment Report
Date: July 25, 2026
Student: Ritvik Reddy
Total Score: 75/100 (75%)
Section A (Questions 1–20): End-of-Sentence Punctuation
Q
Your
Answer
Correct
Answer
Mark
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
D
B
B
B
B
A
B
A
A
B
B
A
D
B
C
A
A
A
C
A
D
A
B
B
B
A
C
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
C
A
A
A
C
A
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Section Score: 14/20 (70%)
Section B (Questions 21–40): Commas
Q
Your Answer
Correct Answer
Mark
21
22
23
24
B
A
B
B
B
B
A
B
1
0
0
1
1
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
B
A
B
B
D
B
C
B
B
B
B
D
B
B
B
B
B
A
B
B
B
B
C
B
B
B
B
D
B
B
B
B
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Section Score: 17/20 (85%)
Section C (Questions 41–60): Semicolons and Colons
Note: The original answer sheet showed question numbers 91–130. They have been
mapped here to Questions 41–60 according to the test structure.
Q
Your Answer
Correct Answer
Mark
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
D
A
A
B
A
A
B
B
A
B
A
B
A
A
A
B
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
Section Score: 13/20 (65%)
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Section D (Questions 61–80): Dashes and
Essential/Nonessential Elements
Q
Your Answer
Correct Answer
Mark
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
A
A
A
C
A
C
A
D
A
D
A
D
A
C
A
D
A
D
A
D
A
A
A
C
A
D
A
D
A
D
A
D
A
D
A
D
A
D
A
C
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
Section Score: 17/20 (85%)
Section E (Questions 81–100): Mixed Review
Q
Your Answer
Correct Answer
Mark
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
A
B
B
A
B
A
D
A
B
A
A
B
A
B
B
B
B
A
B
A
B
B
B
A
B
B
B
A
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
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95
96
97
98
99
100
A
A
A
B
A
A
A
B
A
B
A
A
1
0
1
1
1
1
Section Score: 14/20 (70%)
Overall Score Summary
Section
Score
Percentage
A – End-of-Sentence Punctuation
B – Commas
C – Semicolons & Colons
D – Dashes & Essential/Nonessential Elements
E – Mixed Review
14/20
17/20
13/20
17/20
14/20
70%
85%
65%
85%
70%
TOTAL
75/100
75%
Areas for Improvement
1. Semicolons and Colons (Section C – 65%)
This is the highest-priority area for improvement.
• Distinguish between the use of colons and semicolons.
• A colon introduces an explanation, list, or quotation after a complete sentence.
• A semicolon joins two closely related independent clauses without a conjunction.
Examples
• “The results were unambiguous: the new treatment worked.”
• “The jury deliberated for hours: the evidence was overwhelming.”
• “The team used speed; their opponents relied on defence.”
2. End-of-Sentence Punctuation (Section A – 70%)
Areas needing attention:
• Identifying independent and dependent clauses.
• Choosing between a period, semicolon, or comma + FANBOYS.
• Avoiding comma splices.
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Common mistakes:
• Q7 – Comma splice; a semicolon was required.
• Q12 – Dependent clause introduced by “since” required proper comma placement.
• Q13 – Semicolon was required instead of a comma.
3. Mixed Review (Section E – 70%)
The errors indicate difficulty distinguishing restrictive and nonrestrictive clauses.
Examples:
• Q81 – No comma should be used because the information is essential.
• Q88 – A closing comma was required after the nonessential phrase.
Recommended Study Plan
Week
Focus Area
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Semicolons and Colons (20 practice questions daily)
Restrictive vs. Nonrestrictive Clauses
Independent vs. Dependent Clauses
Timed Mixed Practice (100 questions in 90 minutes)
Key Rules to Memorise
• Colon (:) introduces an explanation, quotation, or list.
• Semicolon (;) joins two independent but related clauses.
• Comma + FANBOYS joins two independent clauses.
• Commas set off introductory phrases and nonessential information.
• Essential (restrictive) information should not be enclosed by commas.
Questions to Review
• Semicolons & Colons: Q45, Q48, Q51, Q52, Q54, Q56, Q60
• End-of-Sentence Punctuation: Q2, Q7, Q10, Q11, Q12, Q13
• Mixed Review: Q81, Q87, Q88, Q91, Q93, Q94, Q96
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Final Remarks
Final Score: 75/100 (75%)
The student has demonstrated a solid understanding of punctuation fundamentals,
particularly in the areas of commas and dashes. The primary focus should now be on mastering the use of semicolons, colons, and distinguishing between essential and nonessential sentence elements. With consistent targeted practice, the student’s performance can
readily improve to the 90%+ range.
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