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Improve punctuation with this quiz. Slide 2 Welcome to the Punctuation Quiz! Follow the prompts and answer the questions provided. Keep track of your incorrect answersat the end of the quiz are links for your continued improvement. Good luck! Slide 3 Punctuation Quiz choose a question block SemicolonComma Quotation Marks ParenthesesColonVarious $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 Click here to end the quiz Slide 4 Semicolon for $100 Which of the sentences is correct? A. The meeting ran long, so I missed dinner; and the movie. The meeting ran long, so I missed dinner; and the movie. B. The Skittles were colorful; and yummy! The Skittles were colorful; and yummy! C. The snow accumulated quickly; it wont be fun shoveling it all. The snow accumulated quickly; it wont be fun shoveling it all. D. None of the above None of the above Slide 5 Semicolon for $200 Which of the sentences is correct? A. We visited San Diego, CA; Boston, MA; and Orlando, FL. We visited San Diego, CA; Boston, MA; and Orlando, FL. B. We traveled to Boston in the fall; beautiful leaves! We traveled to Boston in the fall; beautiful leaves! C. Our next stop is Green Bay, WI and; we hope that it wont be too cold. Our next stop is Green Bay, WI and; we hope that it wont be too cold. D. All of the above All of the above Slide 6 Semicolon for $300 Which of the sentences is not correct? A. The science lab was closed for cleaning; I wonder when it will reopen. The science lab was closed for cleaning; I wonder when it will reopen. B. Julie is sick; will you visit her? Julie is sick; will you visit her? C. Rob sent his grades to the university; however, he hasnt heard back yet. Rob sent his grades to the university; however, he hasnt heard back yet. D. All are correct All are correct Slide 7 Semicolon for $400 Which of the sentences is not correct? A. Theo ran the party; his sister was the guest of honor. Theo ran the party; his sister was the guest of honor. B. Ginny burned dinner however; everyone still ate it. Ginny burned dinner however; everyone still ate it. C. Ben coached his team to a victory; afterward, they partied at Pizza Hut. Ben coached his team to a victory; afterward, they partied at Pizza Hut. D. All are correct All are correct Slide 8 Semicolon for $500 Which of the sentences is correct? A. Our respective birth days are June 20, 1993; August 25, 1995; and March 5, 1988. Our respective birth days are June 20, 1993; August 25, 1995; and March 5, 1988. B. Between the two of us, I voted for Ruth; she didnt win, however. Between the two of us, I voted for Ruth; she didnt win, however. C. Both A and B are correct Both A and B are correct D. Neither are correct Neither are correct Slide 9 Comma for $100 Which of the following is NOT a comma rule? A. Use commas between geographical names (locations) Use commas between geographical names (locations) B. Use commas between back-to-back adjectives Use commas between back-to-back adjectives C. Use commas with direct address Use commas with direct address D. Use commas when separating two complete thoughts without using a conjunction. Use commas when separating two complete thoughts without using a conjunction. Slide 10 Comma for $200 Which of the following uses a comma properly? A. Uncle Bill please pass, the gravy. Uncle Bill please pass, the gravy. B. On January 9, 2011 I began a new semester. On January 9, 2011 I began a new semester. C. The fragile red antique Grecian urn caught my attention. The fragile red antique Grecian urn caught my attention. D. It was raining, not flurrying, last Thursday. It was raining, not flurrying, last Thursday. Slide 11 Comma for $300 Which of the following is a comma splice? A. The new grocery store sells pickled beets, and pickled sausage. The new grocery store sells pickled beets, and pickled sausage. B. I was astonished, but I worked through the amazement. I was astonished, but I worked through the amazement. C. The next convention is in New Orleans, Lousiana, in April. The next convention is in New Orleans, Lousiana, in April. D. Shirley, Kara, and Mike planned the vacation. Shirley, Kara, and Mike planned the vacation. Slide 12 Comma for $400 Which of the following is a run-on sentence, misusing the comma? A. Monday and Tuesday are my busiest days of the week. Monday and Tuesday are my busiest days of the week. B. Prof. Banner taught chemistry before his physics class. Prof. Banner taught chemistry before his physics class. C. The friends decided on a game, however, no one was willing to go first. The friends decided on a game, however, no one was willing to go first. D. None of the above None of the above Slide 13 Comma for $500 Which of the following is NOT a comma rule? A. Use a comma when listing items of three or more. Use a comma when listing items of three or more. B. Use a comma when directly contradicting or contrasting something. Use a comma when directly contradicting or contrasting something. C. Use commas in place of parenthesis sometimes. Use commas in place of parenthesis sometimes. D. None of the above None of the above Slide 14 Quotation Marks for $100 Which of the following is a rule for proper quotation mark usage? A. Use quotation marks when naming a short story title. Use quotation marks when naming a short story title B. Use quotation marks when naming a novel title. Use quotation marks when naming a novel title. C. Use quotation marks when naming a drama (play) title. Use quotation marks when naming a drama (play) title. D. None of the above None of the above Slide 15 Quotation Marks for $200 Which of the following uses quotation marks correctly? A. Dan sailed on The Dauntless when he visited England. Dan sailed on The Dauntless when he visited England. B. Our class read The Scarlet Letter in a week. Our class read The Scarlet Letter in a week. C. Khaki Dreams is the latest hit from the band Unanimous. Khaki Dreams is the latest hit from the band Unanimous. D. None of the above None of the above Slide 16 Quotation Marks for $300 Which of the following uses quotation marks and punctuation correctly? A. Jefferson wrote that all men are created equal. Jefferson wrote that all men are created equal. B. The war ended on June 5, 1330. (David 45) The war ended on June 5, 1330. (David 45) C. Reach for the stars, she said, and dont let go when you get one. Reach for the stars, she said, and dont let go when you get one. D. None of the above None of the above Slide 17 Quotation Marks for $400 Which of the following uses quotation marks correctly? A. The Cask of Amontillado, by Poe, is one of my favorites. The Cask of Amontillado, by Poe, is one of my favorites. B. William Blakes Tyger is quoted in CBSs show The Mentalist. William Blakes Tyger is quoted in CBSs show The Mentalist. C. Donald ran through the field and into the barn. Donald ran through the field and into the barn. D. All of the above All of the above Slide 18 Quotation Marks for $500 Which of the following is not a rule for using quotation marks? A. Use quotation marks when naming a poem. Use quotation marks when naming a poem. B. Use quotation marks when naming a boat. Use quotation marks when naming a boat. C. Use quotation marks when quoting, word for word. Use quotation marks when quoting, word for word. D. None of the above None of the above Slide 19 Parentheses for $100 Which of the following uses parentheses correctly? A. Tonya (asked) Johnny about the homework. Tonya (asked) Johnny about the homework. B. Ruth said (The longest lab exam Ive had took 3 hours!) Ruth said (The longest lab exam Ive had took 3 hours!) C. Edna tutored (and taught) chemistry for a few months. Edna tutored (and taught) chemistry for a few months. D. All of the above All of the above Slide 20 Parentheses for $200 Which of the following uses parentheses correctly? A. Grandma shared her (experience) with the group. Grandma shared her (experience) with the group. B. The football team (known for hard tackles) won the game. The football team (known for hard tackles) won the game. C. Success is a journey, (not) a destination. Success is a journey, (not) a destination. D. None of the above None of the above Slide 21 Parentheses for $300 Which of the following uses parentheses incorrectly? A. Suzys brother (Sean) is mistaken for her twin. Suzys brother (Sean) is mistaken for her twin. B. After the fieldtrip (in May), I realized my love for Monticello. After the fieldtrip (in May), I realized my love for Monticello. C. Define the word first; (then) you can understand it. Define the word first; (then) you can understand it. D. All of the above All of the above Slide 22 Parentheses for $400 Which of the following uses parentheses and punctuation correctly in the in-text citation? A. Live and let die (McCartney, 83). Live and let die (McCartney, 83). B. Those who mind dont matter, and those who matter dont mind. (Johnson 12) Those who mind dont matter, and those who matter dont mind. (Johnson 12) C. Time stands still; I guess it always will (Lewis 65). Time stands still; I guess it always will (Lewis 65). D. All of the above All of the above Slide 23 Parentheses for $500 Which of the following uses parentheses incorrectly? A. To Kill a Mockingbird was a blockbuster release in (1962). To Kill a Mockingbird was a blockbuster release in (1962). B. It is better to give (or so they say) than to receive. It is better to give (or so they say) than to receive. C. My (lame) cell phone drops service in the parking lot. My (lame) cell phone drops service in the parking lot. D. All of the above All of the above Slide 24 Colon for $100 Which of the following uses the colon correctly? A. I enjoy only one type of music: jazz. I enjoy only one type of music: jazz. B. For the trip, pack: Gatorade, trail mix, chocolate bars, water, and a deck of cards. For the trip, pack: Gatorade, trail mix, chocolate bars, water, and a deck of cards. C. Store employees could use some advice: smile more! Store employees could use some advice: smile more! D. All of the above All of the above Slide 25 Colon for $200 Which of the following uses the colon correctly? A. Polly always scores higher than Janet: yet Janet practices every day. Polly always scores higher than Janet: yet Janet practices every day. B. When the phone rang: the tone almost lulled me to sleep. When the phone rang: the tone almost lulled me to sleep. C. Technology should be more efficient: my computer crashes too often. Technology should be more efficient: my computer crashes too often. D. None of the above None of the above Slide 26 Colon for $300 Which of the following uses the colon incorrectly? A. The test was horrific: I failed even though I studied. The test was horrific: I failed even though I studied B. Jims computer froze: and he was in the middle of an assignment. Jims computer froze: and he was in the middle of an assignment C. Malinda should bring: tissues. Malinda should bring: tissues D. All of the above All of the above Slide 27 Colon for $400 Which of the following uses the colon incorrectly? A. Here is the question: to be or not to be? Here is the question: to be or not to be? B. Arthurs discovery changed aerodynamics: he is a genius! Arthurs discovery changed aerodynamics: he is a genius! C. Zach has lived in: Montreal, Canada; Dallas, Texas; Baltimore, Maryland; and Winchester, Virginia. Zach has lived in: Montreal, Canada; Dallas, Texas; Baltimore, Maryland; and Winchester, Virginia. D. None of the above None of the above Slide 28 Colon for $500 Which of the following uses the colon correctly? A. Being humble does not mean that you think less of yourself: it means that you think of yourself less. Being humble does not mean that you think less of yourself: it means that you think of yourself less. B. Be who you are, because those you mind dont matter: and those who matter dont mind. Be who you are, because those you mind dont matter: and those who matter dont mind. C. Both of the above Both of the above D. Neither of the above Neither of the above Slide 29 Various Punctuation for $100 Which of the following correctly uses a question mark? A. I wonder when the next phone will be released? I wonder when the next phone will be released? B. I am thinking that the trip might be cancelled due to rain? I am thinking that the trip might be cancelled due to rain? C. Duncan said what? Duncan said what? D. None of the above None of the above Slide 30 Various Punctuation for $200 Which of the following correctly uses a dash? A. Too much rain causes floodstoo little rain causes drought. Too much rain causes floodstoo little rain causes drought. B. Give this to the ladyat the desk. Give this to the ladyat the desk. C. Hail forms in different sizesand shapes. Hail forms in different sizesand shapes. D. None of the above None of the above Slide 31 Various Punctuation for $300 Which of the following correctly uses an exclamation point? A. Egyptians mummified their deceased! Egyptians mummified their deceased! B. When will the deadline be set! When will the deadline be set! C. I won the trophy! I won the trophy! D. None of the above None of the above Slide 32 Various Punctuation for $400 Which of the following correctly uses italics? A. We sailed the Sloop John B. We sailed the Sloop John B. B. Look to the left; that is my mon amie. Look to the left; that is my mon amie. C. Clancys novel, Patriot Games, was turned into a movie. Clancys novel, Patriot Games, was turned into a movie. D. All of the above All of the above Slide 33 Various Punctuation for $500 Which of the following correctly uses italics? A. The poem Chicago, by Carl Sandburg, is a classic. The poem Chicago, by Carl Sandburg, is a classic. B. He has a certain je ne sais quoi about him. He has a certain je ne sais quoi about him. C. The Queen Mum, a British fleet ship, is retiring in May. The Queen Mum, a British fleet ship, is retiring in May. D. None of the above None of the above Slide 34 Correct! Click here to return to the quiz board Slide 35 SorryTry Again Click here to return to the question Slide 36 Results Count your errors; click on the area in which you made the most mistakes? Semicolon Comma Quotation Marks Parentheses Colon Various Punctuation