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Q1:Identify the correct use of quotation marks in dialogue.

“Are we there yet?” asked Tom.“Are we there yet? asked Tom.Are we there yet?” asked Tom.

Q2:Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Yes I would, love to come to your party.Yes, I would love to come to your party.Yes I, would love to come to your party.

Q3:Choose the sentence with a correctly used semicolon.

It was; raining therefore we stayed inside.It was raining; therefore, we stayed inside.It was raining therefore; we stayed inside.

Q4:Which is correct for a compound sentence?

The sky is dark; so it might rain.The sky is dark, so it might rain.The sky is dark so, it might rain.

Q5:Choose the correctly punctuated title.

I read 'Charlotte's Web' in school.I read Charlottes Web in school.I read 'Charlottes Web' in school.

Q6:Choose the sentence with a properly placed colon.

Bring the: essentials water, food, and a map.Bring: the essentials water, food, and a map.Bring the essentials: water, food, and a map.

Q7:Select the sentence that uses commas for clarity.

Before we eat let's, wash our hands.Before, we eat let's wash our hands.Before we eat, let's wash our hands.

Q8:Where does the period go? 'He loves reading books'

He. loves reading booksHe loves. reading booksHe loves reading books.

Q9:Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

Let’s eat; Grandma!Let’s eat, Grandma!Let’s eat Grandma!

Q10:Pick the correct use of ellipsis.

Well ...I'm not sure.Well... I'm not sure.Well, I'm...not sure.

Q11:What punctuation shows possession?

CommaApostropheColon

Q12:What punctuation is used for abbreviations?

CommaSemicolonPeriod