Punctuation MCQs
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
He has three goals to pass the exam, to get a scholarship and to study abroad.
He has three goals: to pass the exam, to get a scholarship, and to study abroad.
He has three goals; to pass the exam, to get a scholarship, and to study abroad.
He has three goals, to pass the exam, to get a scholarship, and to study abroad.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
The package contained three items clothes, books, and shoes.
The package contained three items: clothes, books, and shoes.
The package contained three items; clothes, books, and shoes.
The package contained three items, clothes, books, and shoes.
Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?
I love reading; especially historical fiction.
I went to the store; and bought some milk.
He was tired; however, he continued to work.
She is a talented musician; a pianist.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
My sister who lives in Lahore is a doctor.
My sister, who lives in Lahore, is a doctor.
My sister, who lives in Lahore is a doctor.
My sister who lives in Lahore, is a doctor.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
I wanted to go swimming, but the pool was closed.
I wanted to go swimming but, the pool was closed.
I wanted to go swimming, but, the pool was closed.
I wanted to go swimming but the pool was closed.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
Its a shame that the team lost its final game.
It's a shame that the team lost it's final game.
Its a shame that the team lost it's final game.
It's a shame that the team lost its final game.
The children's toys were scattered all over the floor. In this sentence, "children's" is:
A plural noun
A singular possessive noun
A contraction
A plural possessive noun
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
Its a beautiful day outside.
It's a beautiful day outside.
Its' a beautiful day outside.
Its a beautiful day, outside.
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"Stop," he shouted, "or I'll call the police!"
"Stop" he shouted "or I'll call the police!"
"Stop" he shouted, "or I'll call the police!"
"Stop," he shouted "or I'll call the police"!
The three boys' bicycles were leaning against the wall. The punctuation indicates:
One boy owns three bicycles.
Three boys share one bicycle.
The bicycles belong to three boys.
The bicycles belong to a boy named Boys.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
My favorite foods are: pizza, pasta, and ice cream.
My favorite foods are pizza, pasta, and ice cream.
My favorite foods; pizza, pasta, and ice cream.
My favorite foods, pizza, pasta, and ice cream.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
The CEO's decision—to merge with the rival company—was controversial.
The CEOs decision—to merge with the rival company—was controversial.
The CEO's decision, to merge with the rival company, was controversial.
The CEOs decision: to merge with the rival company was controversial.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
Who's book is this on the table?
Whose book is this on the table?
Whose' book is this on the table?
Whos' book is this on the table?
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
"I can't believe it," she whispered, "we actually won."
"I cant believe it," she whispered, "we actually won."
"I can't believe it" she whispered, "we actually won."
"I can't believe it," she whispered "we actually won."
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
I like to read novels, however I dont have much time.
I like to read novels; however, I don't have much time.
I like to read novels, however, I dont have much time.
I like to read novels; however I don't have much time.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
To be honest I don't think that's a good idea.
To be honest, I don't think that's a good idea.
To be honest; I don't think that's a good idea.
To be honest: I don't think that's a good idea.
Which sentence is a comma splice?
The sun set, and the stars appeared.
The sun set, the stars appeared.
The sun set; the stars appeared.
As the sun set, the stars appeared.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
He asked, "Did you finish your homework?".
He asked "Did you finish your homework?"
He asked, "Did you finish your homework?"
He asked, "Did you finish your homework."?
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
The students books were left on the desk.
The student's books were left on the desk.
The students' books were left on the desk.
The students books' were left on the desk.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
The man's, car was stolen.
The mans' car was stolen.
The man's car was stolen.
The mans car was stolen.
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She asked, "Are you coming with us?"
She asked "Are you coming with us"?
She asked, "Are you coming with us"?..
She asked "Are you coming with us?".
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
The city of Multan, known for its shrines is a historical hub.
The city of Multan, known for its shrines, is a historical hub.
The city of Multan known for its shrines, is a historical hub.
The city of Multan known for its shrines is a historical hub.
Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly?
The dog wagged it's tail.
The car's tires are new.
The 1990's were a great decade.
Lets go to the park.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
After the long, exhausting hike we were all ready for a good meal.
After the long exhausting hike, we were all ready for a good meal.
After the long, exhausting hike, we were all ready for a good meal.
After the long, exhausting, hike, we were all ready for a good meal.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
We need to buy: milk, bread, and eggs.
We need to buy milk bread and eggs.
We need to buy milk, bread, and eggs.
We need to buy milk bread, and, eggs.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
She said "I will be there soon."
She said, I will be there soon.
She said; "I will be there soon."
She said, "I will be there soon."
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The guests arrived, the music started, the party began.
The guests arrived; the music started; the party began.
The guests arrived the music started the party began.
The guests arrived, the music started; the party began.
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We have two options, leave now or wait for the rain to stop.
We have two options; leave now or wait for the rain to stop.
We have two options: leave now or wait for the rain to stop.
We have two options leave now, or wait for the rain to stop.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
Ahmeds brothers car was found abandoned.
Ahmed's brother's car was found abandoned.
Ahmeds' brother's car was found abandoned.
Ahmed's brothers' car was found abandoned.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
My friend, who is a doctor, advised me to rest.
My friend who is a doctor advised me to rest.
My friend, who is a doctor advised me to rest.
My friend who is a doctor, advised me to rest.
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