Name ______________________________
Language Cycle 6
Punctuation Practice Quiz
End Punctuation
1.
Please circle the letter of the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
a) Can you believe he isn’t here.
b) John ran the Chicago marathon last year?
c) I wonder who will win the World Series.
2.
Please circle the letter of the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
a) Yikes. I hate snakes!
b) Have you ever read The Hunger Games?
c) Pablo drank lemonade at the picnic!
3.
Please circle the letter of the sentence that is punctuated correctly.
a) Pick up your garbage before exiting the café?
b) Please stand at silent, respectful attention!
c) The Warriors won the state title! Hooray!
4. Which kind of sentence always gives a command?
a) imperative
b) declarative
c) interrogative
Semicolon Usage – add correct punctuation to the following sentences.
5. The ice cream man drove by my house today; he had big hairy knuckles.
6. Using a semi-colon isn’t hard; I once saw a party gorilla do it.
7. Some people write with a word processor; others write with a pen or pencil.
8. I like cows; however, I hate the way they smell.
9. I am going home; moreover, I intend to stay there.
10. I have paid my dues; therefore, I expect all of the privileges listed in the
contract.
Comma Usage – add the needed commas to the following sentences
(hint: one sentence is correct)
11. My neighbor is a cheerful, giving person.
12. Before I gave my speech, my knees were shaking.
12. Tina and Joe were the winners, obviously, of the debate.
13. Herman invited Norma to the dance, but she declined his offer.
14. Mom prepared lasagna, garlic bread, and salad for dinner.
15. The snow covered the driveway, so Tyler decided to shovel.
16. Miss Narwin, Harrison High English teacher, has twenty years of teaching
experience.
17. Please locate your seat immediately, Philip.
18. Jane’s lovely custom houseboat was extremely expensive. Correct
19. When you fall, get back up and try again.
20. Kate’s birthday falls on Monday, March 12, 2012, this year.
Punctuation Application
21. Add correct punctuation to this outline.
I. Declaring War
A. Madison’s Declaration of War
1. Date
2. Reason
22. Please add correct punctuation to the letter below.
156 Lake Drive
Pataskala, Ohio 43062
December 24, 2012
Dear Santa,
I made delicious chocolate chip cookies for you. Please come to my house early,
so you are not too full to eat them. When you are here, be sure to take the carrots for
Rudolph and his pals.
Merry Christmas,
Bridget