Punctuation | 14.7K plays

1.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

She was, as a matter of fact, mainly interested in showing off her vocabulary.

She was, as a matter of fact mainly interested in showing off her vocabulary.

She was as a matter of fact, mainly interested in showing off her vocabulary.

She was as a matter of fact mainly interested in showing off her vocabulary.

2.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

Before reaching the summit, the climbers were forced by a storm to turn back.

Before reaching the summit the climbers were forced by a storm to turn back.

Before reaching the summit, the climbers were, forced by a storm, to turn back.

Before reaching the summit the climbers were, forced by a storm, to turn back.

3.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

On Friday, June 4, 2015, I will be on my way to Honolulu, Hawaii.

On Friday, June 4, 2015 I will be on my way to Honolulu, Hawaii.

On Friday June 4, 2015, I will be on my way to Honolulu, Hawaii.

On Friday June 4 2015, I will be on my way to Honolulu, Hawaii.

4.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

After discussing the text, we agreed that Somerset Maugham could tell a good story.

After discussing the text we agreed that Somerset Maugham could tell a good story.

After discussing the text, we agreed that Somerset, Maugham could tell a good story.

After discussing the text we agreed that Somerset, Maugham could tell a good story.

5.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

Tomorrow, I believe, is the last day to register to vote in the November general election.

Tomorrow I believe, is the last day to register to vote in the November general election.

Tomorrow I believe is the last day to register to vote in the November general election.

Tomorrow, I believe, is the last day to register to vote in the November, general election.

6.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

Philip, understanding history increases your understanding of today's world.

Philip understanding history increases your understanding of today's world.

Philip, understanding history, increases your understanding of today's world.

Philip, understanding, history increases your understanding, of today's world.

7.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

"When," Jamie asked, "will you return my book?"

"When," Jamie asked "will you return my book?"

"When" Jamie asked, "will you return my book?"

"When" Jamie asked "will you return my book?"

8.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Select the answer choice that correctly uses an ellipsis to omit the underlined words in the sentence.

People began investigating the ancient city of Ur, famous for its enormous ziggurat.

People began investigating the ancient city of Ur. . . .

People began investigating the ancient city of Ur

People began investigating the ancient city of Ur. . .

People began investigating the ancient city of Ur.

9.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Select the answer choice that correctly uses an ellipsis to omit the underlined words in the sentence.

Dinosaurs, killed by an asteroid, became fossils after millions of years.

Dinosaurs, . . . , became fossils after millions of years.

Dinosaurs, . . . became fossils after millions of years.

Dinosaurs . . . became fossils after millions of years.

Dinosaur became fossils after millions of years.

10.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Select the answer choice that correctly uses an ellipsis to omit the underlined words in the sentence.

According to Dr. Pandharipande, "Each and every person deserves equal rights."

According to Dr. Pandharipande, "every person deserves equal rights."

According to Dr. Pandharipande, ". . . every person deserves equal rights."

According to Dr. Pandharipande . . . every person deserves equal rights."

According to Dr. Pandharipande, "[. . .] every person deserves equal rights."

11.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Select the answer choice that correctly uses an ellipsis to omit the underlined words in the sentence.

The factory workers, producing tanks for the war effort, worked many hours of overtime.

The factory workers . . . worked many hours of overtime.

The factory workers worked many hours of overtime.

The factory workers, . . . worked many hours of overtime.

The factory workers, . . . , worked many hours of overtime.

12.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Select the answer choice that correctly uses an ellipsis to omit the underlined words in the sentence.

We have determined beyond a reasonable doubt that the fire was accidental.

We have determined . . . that the fire was accidental.

We have determined that the fire was accidental.

We have determined [. . . ] that the fire was accidental.

We have determined. That the fire was accidental.

13.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Which sentence uses an ellipsis to show a speaker trailing off?

"Now where did I put my car keys? I had . . . them just a moment ago."

". . . now where did I put my car keys? I had them just a moment ago."

"Now where did I put my car keys? I had them just a moment ago . . ."

"Now where . . . did I put my car keys? I had them just a moment ago."

14.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Which sentence uses an ellipsis to show a speaker trailing off?

Alexa said, "I wonder why the sky . . ."

Alexa said, ". . . I wonder why the sky."

Alexa said, "I wonder why the . . . sky."

Alexa said, "I wonder why the . . . why the sky."

15.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Which sentence uses an ellipsis to show awkward silence?

". . . uh, hello? Is anyone there?" the manager asked.

"Uh . . . hello? Is anyone there?" the manager asked.

"Uh, hello? Is anyone . . . there?" the manager asked.

"Uh, hello? Is anyone there . . . ?" the manager asked.

16.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Which sentence uses an ellipsis to show stuttering?

"There are . . . eight planets in the solar system," the lecturer began.

". . . there are eight planets in the solar system," the lecturer began.

"There are . . . there are eight planets in the solar system," the lecturer began.

"There are -- there are eight planets in the solar system," the lecturer began.

17.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Which sentence uses an ellipsis to show a pause?

". . . how's your husband, Lee, doing?"

"How's your husband, Lee, doing . . . ?"

"How's your . . . husband, Lee, doing?"

"How's your husband . . . Lee . . . doing?"

18.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

A clear head, a warm heart, and a willing attitude--these are essential attributes for being successful.

A clear head, a warm heart, and a willing attitude these are essential attributes for being successful.

A clear head, a warm heart, and a willing attitude these are essential attributes for-being-successful.

None are correct

19.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

I'll play--what can I play?

I'll play what-can-I play?

I'll play what can I play?

None are correct.

20.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

Getting to work at eight o'clock every morning--I don't have to remind you how much I hate getting up early--seemed almost more than I cared to undertake.

Getting to work at eight o'clock every morning I don't have to remind you how much I hate getting up early seemed almost-more-than I cared to undertake.

Getting to work at eight o'clock every morning I don't have to remind you how much I hate getting up early seemed almost more than I cared to undertake.

None are correct.

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