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“Hunters please use caution when haunting pedestrians using walk trails”, “Doing it right. Before your eyes.” “Attention! Toilet only for disabled elderly pregnant children”, “Gentlemen “NO” tank tops allowed”, “My hobbies include: eating dogs, reading, running, and music”. These examples, regardless of how amusing they are, show the importance of correct usage of punctuation in written communication.

“How do you punctuate a quote within a quote within a quote?”, “Do you always put a period and a comma inside quotation marks?”, “How is a question containing a quote that is a declarative sentence, punctuated?”, and “Where does the apostrophe stand in a plural possessive?” These questions might seem difficult at first, but they make the difference between “time to eat children!”, and “time to eat, children!”

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How To Use Punctuation?

Do you know how to use punctuation? Get ready to test your knowledge of punctuation in English grammar in this quiz that we have made for you. Punctuations play major roles in English writing, but using punctuation incorrectly is...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 152344 | Last updated: Nov 16, 2023

Sample Question
Peter... Liza... and Amanda will decide.

? question mark

! exclamation mark

, a comma

; semi-colon

Can You Really Identify Quotation Marks? Quiz

How skilled are you at English punctuation and quotations? Can you really identify quotation marks? Take this quiz to see. Quotation marks or inverted commas, often called quote marks or speech marks, are punctuation...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 85648 | Last updated: Nov 1, 2023

Sample Question
Choose the sentence in which the quotation is correctly punctuated.

"What if," my father worried, "I can't find the car keys?"

What if my father worried, "I can't find the car keys?"

"What if," my father worried "I can't find the car keys."

"Is it easier," "I asked", "for me to come to your house?"

Comma Usage Quiz With Answers

Can you pass this Comma usage quiz? A comma marks a slight pause between different parts of a sentence. If you use a comma correctly, you can make the meaning of sentences clear by grouping and separating words, phrases, and...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 47064 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2022

Sample Question
Which sentence is written correctly?

After the storm ended we went outside to survey the damage.

After the storm ended we went outside, to survey the damage.

After the storm ended, we went outside to survey the damage.

After the storm ended, we went outside, to survey the damage.

Comma Splice Quiz: Trivia Test!

Comma splice quiz: trivia test! A comma splice is created when two independent clauses are joined with a comma and no conjunction. Most people see comma splices as an error but do you think it is? In the quiz provided you will be...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 3132 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
Which of these is a correct sentence?

Harry hit the punching bag hard, the bag swung back at him.

Harry hit the punching bag hard, so the bag swung back at him.

Harry hit the punching bag hard the bag swung back at him.

Harry hit the punching bag, hard the bag swung back at him.

Semicolon Grammar Quiz

Do you know your semicolons? Most people have a hard time when it comes to using punctuations correctly and in this special quiz a learner will get the opportunity to perfect their skills when it comes to using the...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 6999 | Last updated: Sep 5, 2023

Sample Question
Please choose the grammatically correct sentence.

I received a cat for my birthday, his name is Charlie

I received a cat for my birthday; his name is Charlie.

I received a cat for my birthday his name is Charlie.

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Appositives And Comma Usage

Appositives and Comma Usage

Read each sentence. Select the appositive (noun phrase that tells extra information about the noun).

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 2379 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
The beast, a lion with a large mane, was showing interest in our party. Which part of the sentence is the appositive? Select the best choice below.

The beast

Was showing interest in our party.

A lion with a large mane

A lion

Cohort 32 - Punctuation

This part of the test is on punctuation. You have 5 minutes to complete this section.

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 481 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
Select the correct answer-

The x-ray, as well as the MRI, was negative for any signs of a foreign body.

The x-ray, as well as the MRI was negative for any signs of a foreign body.

The x-ray as well as the MRI, was negative for any signs of a foreign body.

Correct Usage Of Capital Letters And Punctuation Quiz

Do you struggle with the correct usage of capital letters and punctuation? If yes, you must take this informative quiz to clear your doubts and build your conceptual knowledge. The quiz contains various questions that will help...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 11016 | Last updated: Sep 13, 2023

Sample Question
Which sentence uses capital letters correctly?

Jim and I study Japanese every friday

Jim and i study japanese every Friday

Jim and I study japanese every Friday

Jim and I study Japanese every Friday

Colons And Semicolons Quiz: Test!

Colons and Semicolons Quiz: Test!

Questions: 18 | Attempts: 1915 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
Which is/ are correct sentence/s?

You asked for forgiveness, He granted it to you.

You asked for forgiveness; he granted it to you.

You asked for forgiveness. He granted it to you.

You asked for forgiveness he granted it to you.

Grammar And Punctuation Quiz

Warning: this grammar and punctuation quiz isn't for the faint of heart. Think you know your grammar and punctuation like the back of your hand? The questions on this quiz aren't anything tricky but many college graduates...

Questions: 16 | Attempts: 964 | Last updated: Aug 18, 2023

Sample Question
My favorite music is alternative rock from the __________.

90s

'90's

90's

'90s

Hyphens

Multiple Choice: Complete the following sentences by selecting the correct options below.True or False: Do the following sentences contain proper hyphenation? If not, please include the correct hyphenation.Â Editing: Please...

Questions: 27 | Attempts: 4758 | Last updated: Sep 14, 2023

Sample Question
Visit our _______ shop today for the best prices on all your _______ wear.

Locally owned / back to school

Locally-owned / back to school

Locally owned / back-to-school

Locally-owned / back-to-school

Rules Of Semi Colon And Comma Quiz: Trivia

Rules of Semi Colon and Comma Quiz: Trivia

Rules of semi colon and comma quiz: trivia. A semicolon and comma are at times used interchangeably and most students don’t know when it is okay to use either of the two or none at all. This quiz is specifically designed...

Questions: 8 | Attempts: 1036 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
He told me to wait _______ but I didn't.

Comma

Semi-colon

Neither

Grammar And Punctuation! Hardest Questions! Trivia Quiz

Grammar and Punctuation! Hardest Questions! Trivia Quiz

Practice makes perfect and we have the hardest questions trivia quiz questions on grammar and punctuation below. If you have had a difficult time when it comes to using the various punctuation mark this quiz is for you, how about...

Questions: 30 | Attempts: 883 | Last updated: Sep 5, 2023

Sample Question
Which one of the given statements is the most grammatically correct option:

I have, recently, added Isoclor b.i.d.

I have recently added Isoclor b.i.d.

I have, recently added Isoclor b i d

I have recently, added Isoclor bid.

Trivia Quiz On Fixing Comma Splices! Punctuation Test

Trivia Quiz on Fixing Comma Splices! Punctuation Test

This punctuation test is a Trivia Quiz on Fixing Comma Splices! A comma splice is used for two main reasons either to separate independent clauses or to express an emotion. Given this definition, do you think you have enough...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1486 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
Correct the following comma splice: They did not have what I wanted on the menu, I did not eat.

They did not have what I wanted on the menu, so I did not eat.

They did not have what I wanted on the menu I did not eat.

They did not have what I wanted on the menu, because I did not eat.

They did not have what I wanted on the menu so, I did not eat.

Practice Punctuation With Quotation Marks

Practice Punctuation with Quotation Marks

This quiz is designed so that you can practice the use of different punctuation with quotation marks.

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1454 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
Does the following sentence use correct punctuation with quotations?Jim said, "I was the one who filled out the damage report."

Yes

No

Punctuations, Quotations, And Parenthetical Citations

Punctuations, Quotations, and Parenthetical Citations

I dare you

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 435 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
Question marks, exclamation points, and dashes can go inside the quotation marks even if they are not part of the quoted material.

True

False

Quiz On Hyphens With Compound Adjectives 1

Quiz on Hyphens with Compound Adjectives 1

When do you use a hyphen on words? How should hyphenated words and phrases be used? The quiz below is on hyphens with compound adjectives and it will help you improve your understanding of the subject.

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 9990 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
Which one of these sentences is grammatically correct.

Our professor much-loved was sixty-five years old.

Our much-loved professor was sixty five years old.

Our much-loved professor was sixty-five years old.

Our professor much-loved was sixty five years old.

Punctuation Quiz For Grade 8

This is the ultimate punctuation quiz for grade 8 that you need to take today! Punctuation is the use of spacing, conventional signs, and certain specific typographical devices as aids to the understanding and correct reading of...

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 16263 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
Which description best suits the full-stop?

A dot at the end of a sentence indicating that the sentence is complete.

A dot at the end of a sentence which leads to the next sentence.

A squiggle in a sentence indicating when the sentence should finish.

A dot in a sentence.

How Important Is Hyphen (-)? Take The Quiz & Find Out !!!

How Important is Hyphen (-)? Take The Quiz & Find Out !!!

Have you ever wondered what is the importance of dash, or hyphen in a sentence? A dash helps words stick together giving an impression that the glued words are linked together. Check out our online quiz on correct hyphenation, to...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 368 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
Which of the following are appropriate places to hyphenate the word anonymous to break up between lines?

Anon-y-mous

A-non-y-mous

A-non-ymous

Anon-ymous

Punctuation: Practice Test On Commas! Trivia Quiz

Punctuation: Practice Test on Commas! Trivia Quiz

This is a punctuation trivia quiz that is designed to help you have some practice when it comes to commas. This punctuation mark is commonly used when it comes to separating words in a list or before a coordinating conjunction....

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 338 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
Which of the following is an acceptable time to use a comma?

Separating elements in a list

You would take a breath there if you were speaking the sentence aloud

You haven't used one yet in the sentance

You want to join two independent phrases without a coordinating conjunction

Hyphens Usage: Test Your Knowledge! Trivia Quiz

Hyphens Usage: Test your Knowledge! Trivia Quiz

Test your knowledge on hyphen usage by taking up the quiz below. Hyphens can be used for a number of reasons, and the main reason in a sentence is to join two or more words serving as adjectives before a noun. Take this test and...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1991 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
Use hyphens for adjectives that come after a noun.

True

False

Test Your Knowledge On The Correct Use Of Hyphens.

test your knowledge on the correct use of hyphens.

This quiz will

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 493 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

The television show was about man eating sharks.

The television show was about man-eating sharks.

The television-show was about man eating sharks.

Punctuation With Quotation Marks

Punctuation with Quotation Marks

This quiz will test your knowledge of when and where to put punctuation when using quotation marks. (English rules are used throughout)

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 311 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
This sentence has no grammar errors; true or false? My father always said, "Be careful what you wish for."

True

False

Commas With Nonessential Clauses Quiz! Test

Commas with Nonessential Clauses Quiz! Test

Commas with nonessential clauses quiz test! Commas are used for different things in a sentence and one of them is showing things written of said in a sentence that don’t carry much importance to the main message. Do you...

Questions: 8 | Attempts: 2577 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
Which sentence is correct?

Before, we go to the beach, I need to get some gas.

I need to get some gas before, we go, to the beach.

Before we go to the beach, I need to get some gas.

Why are we going, to the beach?

Semicolon Colon Quiz

Semicolon colon quiz

Questions: 6 | Attempts: 3052 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
Does this sentence need a semicolon? "their team did participate however, they came late"

Yes

Correct as is

Option 3

Option 4

Commas, Semicolons, And Colons Quiz

Commas, Semicolons, and colons quiz

See handout.

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 248 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question

A

B

C

C

Comma Usage And Rules Quiz: Test!

Comma Usage and Rules Quiz: Test!

Comma usage and rules quiz: test! Commas have different uses which include and are not limited to separating quotes, show unnecessary information or show pauses in a sentence. Would you be able to identify a sentence where a...

Questions: 11 | Attempts: 309 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Ryan Lochte, a famous Olympic swimmer, starred in a reality show.

Ryan Lochte a famous, Olympic swimmer, starred in a reality show.

Grammar And Punctuation! Identify The Errors! Trivia Quiz

Grammar and Punctuation! Identify the Errors! Trivia Quiz

How good are you when it comes to writing grammatically correct sentences? Do you know which punctuation marks to place where and when? Below we have a grammar and punctuation trivia quiz in which you are expected to identify the...

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 564 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
Driving too quickly, the car left the road and hit a tree.

No change.

Driving too quickly the car left the road and hit a tree.

Driving too quickly, the car left the road, and hit a tree.

Because the driver was speeding, the car left the road and hit a tree

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Punctuating Quotations And Dialogue Quiz Question and Answers

Are you excited to test your English grammar knowledge? Our ' Punctuating Quotations And Dialogue Quiz Question and Answers ' tests your awareness of the correct punctuation when using quotation marks. Read the statement...

Questions: 13 | Attempts: 34751 | Last updated: Aug 18, 2023

Sample Question
The book begins with this line It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

The book begins with this line, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times."

The book begins with this line: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

The book begins with "this line" - It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

The book begins with this line: "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times."

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