#1
Which punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list?
Period (.)
Comma (,)
Exclamation mark (!)
Colon (:)
#2
Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of parentheses?
The movie was (extremely) exciting to watch.
I went to the store and bought (eggs, milk, and bread).
She visited (New York, Paris, and London) on her trip.
The (cat) was sleeping in the sunbeam.
#3
In which sentence is the comma used incorrectly?
She wanted to go to the park, but it was raining.
The cat, who was hungry, meowed loudly.
After school, I went to my friend's house to study.
He enjoys playing soccer, tennis, and basketball.
#4
In which sentence is the apostrophe used incorrectly?
The cat's tail was fluffy and soft.
Its important to double-check your work.
The dogs' barking could be heard from afar.
She's going to her friend's house after school.
#5
Which sentence demonstrates correct use of the Oxford comma?
I want to thank my parents, Oprah Winfrey and God.
She ordered pizza, pasta and salad for lunch.
The ingredients for the cake include flour, sugar and eggs.
He enjoys hiking, swimming, and camping.
#6
In which of the following sentences is the apostrophe used correctly?
The dogs tail was wagging happily.
It's raining outside, bring an umbrella.
They're going to the park this afternoon.
The book's pages were torn and tattered.
#7
Which of the following sentences uses a semicolon correctly?
She ran quickly to catch the bus.
The sky was clear and blue, the sun shining brightly.
He likes to read novels, however, he prefers non-fiction books.
The concert was canceled; therefore, we got a refund.
#8
Identify the sentence with correct capitalization:
the capital of france is paris.
I went to the doctor on monday.
My favorite book is 'to kill a mockingbird'.
The empire state building is located in new york city.
#9
Which of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier?
After eating dinner, the dishes were washed.
Hiking up the mountain, the view was breathtaking.
Running late, the bus was missed.
Being tired, a cup of coffee was needed.
#10
Identify the sentence with correct use of the colon:
The teacher asked for three items: pencils, paper, and books.
She had many hobbies: painting, singing, and to dance.
I have a message for you: call me back when you can.
They visited several countries: France, Italy, and Spain.
#11
Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct use of the subjunctive mood?
If I was you, I would take the job.
I wish I were taller.
If he was here, he would help us.
She acts as though she were the boss.
#12
Identify the sentence with correct use of the comma splice:
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and bananas.
The sun was shining brightly, I decided to go for a walk.
She enjoys reading books, she spends hours in the library.
He ate his breakfast quickly, then left for work.
#13
Identify the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement:
The team are all wearing their new uniforms.
Neither the cat nor the dog were hungry.
Each of the students have completed their assignments.
Every one of the books in the library is worth reading.
#14
Choose the sentence with the correct use of the hyphen:
The two way street was congested with traffic.
The red and blue colored shirts were on sale.
She is a well-known and respected scientist.
The car was parked half way down the street.
#15
Choose the sentence with the correct use of the apostrophe to show possession:
The cats' toys were scattered all over the floor.
The cat's and dog's were playing together in the yard.
Their were too many people at the party.
She's bookshelf was filled with novels.
#16
Which sentence demonstrates correct parallel structure?
She enjoys reading, writing, and to paint.
He is intelligent, handsome, and has a great sense of humor.
They traveled to France, Spain, and exploring Italy.
Working hard, studying diligently, and achieving success.
#17
Choose the sentence with the correct use of quotation marks:
She said, 'I will be there at 3 o'clock'.
The teacher said 'the exam is tomorrow'.
'It's raining,' he said.
He shouted 'stop!' before running away.
#18
Which sentence demonstrates correct use of the em dash?
She was late for the meeting - traffic was terrible.
He was surprised - shocked, actually - by the news.
We need to buy milk, eggs, and bread - for breakfast.
The book - which was long and complex - was difficult to understand.
#19
Choose the sentence with the correct use of ellipsis:
She waited for him… but he never showed up.
The dog ran across the field… chasing a rabbit.
They went to the store to buy milk, bread, and eggs.
He said… he would come back later.