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Punctuation and Grammar Quiz

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Punctuation and Grammar Quiz

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Prepare ½ lengthwise.

½ lengthwise, sir?
Oo, ½ lengthwise.
Directions: Choose the letter
of the correct/best answer.

(Oo, letter lang isuwat)


1. The basketball team brought balls, shoes,
and snacks and they played, ran, and ate.

A brought: balls

B they: played

C snack; and

D snacks: and
2. Choose the correct sentence.

A My sandwich must have the following toppings


lettuce, onions, and pickles.

B My sandwich must have the following toppings:


lettuce, onions, and pickles.

C My sandwich must have the following toppings;


lettuce, onions, and pickles.

D My sandwich must have the following: toppings


lettuce, onions, and pickles.
3. Choose the correct sentence.

A The window was open; the cat thought it could


fly.

B The window was: open the cat thought it could


fly.

C The window was open the cat thought it could


fly.

D The window was open the cat: thought it could


fly.
4. I need you to pick up the following things
at Kroger ___ bananas, strawberries, and
cookies.

A Kroger,

B Kroger:

C Kroger;

D Kroger
5. Dear Governor ___ I am a concerned citizen
trying to make a difference.

A Governor

B Governor:

C Governor;

D Governor,
6. My mother texted me four times in the
last 15 minutes ___ she is worried about the
weather.

A minutes;

B minutes:

C minutes,

D minutes
7. I left my house at 6 __ 30 this morning, but I
had to stop at the gas station ___ I was
running on E.

A colon, semicolon

B colon, colon

C semicolon, colon

D semicolon, semicolon
8. For instance, the boots used in the military are the
same as those from World War II, they’re incredibly
durable, reliable, and are a symbol of what the soldiers
stand for.

A NO CHANGE

B World War II; their

C World War II, their

D World War II; they’re


9. Just consider some of the misconceptions about pigs,
that they are dirty, that they carry diseases, and that
they are unintelligent.

A NO CHANGE

B pigs

C pigs:

D pigs;
10. Select the sentence or statement that has the
correct punctuation.

A Be here by 7;10 so we’ll have plenty of time.

B Be here by 7:10 so we’ll have plenty of time.

C Be here by 7,10 so we’ll have plenty of time.

D Be here by 7.10 so we’ll have plenty of time.


11. Select the sentence or statement that has the
correct punctuation.

A Dear Dr. Washington:

B Dear Dr. Washington,

C Dear Dr. Washington;

D Dear Dr. Washington.


12. Every morning I have a giant glass of my
favorite ______ orange juice.

A drink:

B drink;

C drink.

D drink,
13. What did you think of the new Li'l ______ Crime-
Fightin' Pony movie?

A Tony:

B Tony;

C Tony

D Tony,
14. I've never been to Florida, where my mom was
______ (1) California, where my dad used to ______(2)
or Canada, where my grandparents met.

A born; live;

B born; live:

C born: live;

D born: live:
15. Before we conclude, let me just ______ I have
loved being your teacher for the past year.

A say;

B say:

C say,

D say
16. Choose the correct sentence or sentences.

A We sell the parts of cars, motorcycles, and


boats.

B The sell the parts of: cars, motorcycles, and


boats.

C The sell the parts of; cars, motorcycles, and


boats.

D The sell the parts of cars; motorcycles, and


boats.
17. Choose the correct sentence or sentences.

A I have no idea which way to go; I can ask my


friend.

B I have no idea which way to go I can ask my


friend.

C I have no idea which way to go, I can ask my


friend.

D I have no idea which way to go: I can ask my


friend.
18. Choose the correct sentence or sentences.

A The Philippine flag has four colors: red, blue,


white, and yellow.

B The Philippine flag has four colors; red, blue,


white, and yellow.

C The Philippine flag has four colors: Red, blue,


white, and yellow.

D The Philippine flag has four colors red, blue,


white, and yellow.
19. Choose the correct sentence or sentences.

A She said she loved the book; so, I gave it to her.

B She said she loved the book, so I gave it to her.

C She said: she loved the book, so I gave it to her.

D She said she loved the book: so I gave it to her.


20. Choose the correct sentence or sentences.

A She has three dogs: two poodles and: a beagle.

B She has three dogs; two poodles and a beagle.

C She has three dogs: two poodles and a beagle.

D She has three dogs, two poodles, and a beagle.


21. Choose the correct sentence or sentences.

A I have been to Yahuno, Alegria, Poo, San Vicente,


and Cogon, San Rafael.

B I have been to Yahuno Alegria; Poo San Vicente;


and Cogon San Rafael.

C I have been to Yahuno Alegria, Poo San Vicente,


and Cogon San Rafael.

D I have been to Yahuno, Alegria; Poo, San Vicente;


and Cogon, San Rafael.
22. Choose the correct sentence or sentences.

A I need a few items at the store, clothespins, a


bottle opener, and napkins.

B I need a few items at the store; clothespins, a


bottle opener, and napkins.

C I need a few items at the store: clothespins, a


bottle opener, and napkins.

D I need a few items at the store: clothespins; a


bottle opener, and napkins.
23. Choose the correct sentence or sentences.

A You asked for forgiveness, he granted it to you.

B You asked for forgiveness; he granted it to you.

C You asked for: forgiveness. He granted it to you.

D You asked for forgiveness he granted it to you.


24. Choose the correct sentence or sentences.

A We ask; therefore, that you keep this matter


confidential.

B We ask, therefore; that you keep this matter


confidential.

C We ask, therefore, that you keep this matter


confidential.

D We ask: therefore, that you keep this matter


confidential.
25. Choose the correct sentence or sentences.
The order was requested six weeks ago;

A therefore, I
now.
The order
expected the shipment to arrive by

was requested six weeks ago,

B therefore. I
now.
expected the shipment to arrive by

C The order was requested: six weeks ago, therefore,


I expected the shipment to arrive by now.
The order was requested six weeks ago:

D therefore, I expected the shipment, to arrive by


now.
26. Choose the correct sentence or sentences.

A The orchestra, excluding the violin section, was


not up to par.

B The orchestra, excluding the violin section; was


not up to par.

C The orchestra; excluding the violin section, was not


up to par.

D The orchestra, excluding the violin section, was:


not up to par.
27. Which of the following has correct
punctuation?

A We have come up with five travel choices for this


summer: Cateel, Baganga, Mati, Tagum, and Davao.

B We have come up with five travel choices for this


summer, Cateel, Baganga, Mati, Tagum, and Davao.

C We have come up with five travel choices for this


summer; Cateel, Baganga, Mati, Tagum, and Davao.

D We have come up with five travel choices for this


summer: Cateel; Baganga, Mati, Tagum, and Davao.
28. Which of the following movie titles has correct
punctuation?

A Spider-Man; No Way Home

B Orphan, First Kill

C Thor: Love and Thunder

D Minions; The Rise of Gru


29. Which of the following has correct
punctuation?

A John 3;16

B 5;13 A.M.

C 1:2:3

D John, 3:16
30. Which of the following has correct
punctuation?

A From; Ian Kristian Mulay

B To: Ian Kristian Mulay

C Date: October 18; 2022

D Subject; Faculty Meeting


1. The basketball team brought balls, shoes,
and snacks and they played, ran, and ate.

A brought: balls

B they: played

C snack; and

D snacks: and
2. Choose the correct sentence.

A My sandwich must have the following toppings


lettuce, onions, and pickles.

B My sandwich must have the following toppings:


lettuce, onions, and pickles.

C My sandwich must have the following toppings;


lettuce, onions, and pickles.

D My sandwich must have the following: toppings


lettuce, onions, and pickles.
3. Choose the correct sentence.

A The window was open; the cat thought it could


fly.

B The window was: open the cat thought it could


fly.

C The window was open the cat thought it could


fly.

D The window was open the cat: thought it could


fly.
4. I need you to pick up the following things
at Kroger ___ bananas, strawberries, and
cookies.

A Kroger,

B Kroger:

C Kroger;

D Kroger
5. Dear Governor ___ I am a concerned citizen
trying to make a difference.

A Governor

B Governor:

C Governor;

D Governor,
6. My mother texted me four times in the
last 15 minutes ___ she is worried about the
weather.

A minutes;

B minutes:

C minutes,

D minutes
7. I left my house at 6 __ 30 this morning, but I
had to stop at the gas station ___ I was
running on E.

A colon, semicolon

B colon, colon

C semicolon, colon

D semicolon, semicolon
8. For instance, the boots used in the military are the
same as those from World War II, they’re incredibly
durable, reliable, and are a symbol of what the soldiers
stand for.

A NO CHANGE

B World War II; their

C World War II, their

D World War II; they’re


9. Just consider some of the misconceptions about pigs,
that they are dirty, that they carry diseases, and that
they are unintelligent.

A NO CHANGE

B pigs

C pigs:

D pigs;
10. Select the sentence or statement that has the
correct punctuation.

A Be here by 7;10 so we’ll have plenty of time.

B Be here by 7:10 so we’ll have plenty of time.

C Be here by 7,10 so we’ll have plenty of time.

D Be here by 7.10 so we’ll have plenty of time.


11. Select the sentence or statement that has the
correct punctuation.

A Dear Dr. Washington:

B Dear Dr. Washington,

C Dear Dr. Washington;

D Dear Dr. Washington.


12. Every morning I have a giant glass of my
favorite ______ orange juice.

A drink:

B drink;

C drink.

D drink,
13. What did you think of the new Li'l ______ Crime-
Fightin' Pony movie?

A Tony:

B Tony;

C Tony

D Tony,
14. I've never been to Florida, where my mom was
______ (1) California, where my dad used to ______(2)
or Canada, where my grandparents met.

A born; live;

B born; live:

C born: live;

D born: live:
15. Before we conclude, let me just ______ I have
loved being your teacher for the past year.

A say;

B say:

C say,

D say
16. Choose the correct sentence or sentences.

A We sell the parts of cars, motorcycles, and


boats.

B The sell the parts of: cars, motorcycles, and


boats.

C The sell the parts of; cars, motorcycles, and


boats.

D The sell the parts of cars; motorcycles, and


boats.
17. Choose the correct sentence or sentences.

A I have no idea which way to go; I can ask my


friend.

B I have no idea which way to go I can ask my


friend.

C I have no idea which way to go, I can ask my


friend.

D I have no idea which way to go: I can ask my


friend.
18. Choose the correct sentence or sentences.

A The Philippine flag has four colors: red, blue,


white, and yellow.

B The Philippine flag has four colors; red, blue,


white, and yellow.

C The Philippine flag has four colors: Red, blue,


white, and yellow.

D The Philippine flag has four colors red, blue,


white, and yellow.
19. Choose the correct sentence or sentences.

A She said she loved the book; so, I gave it to her.

B She said she loved the book, so I gave it to her.

C She said: she loved the book, so I gave it to her.

D She said she loved the book: so I gave it to her.


20. Choose the correct sentence or sentences.

A She has three dogs: two poodles and: a beagle.

B She has three dogs; two poodles and a beagle.

C She has three dogs: two poodles and a beagle.

D She has three dogs, two poodles, and a beagle.


21. Choose the correct sentence or sentences.

A I have been to Yahuno, Alegria, Poo, San Vicente,


and Cogon, San Rafael.

B I have been to Yahuno Alegria; Poo San Vicente;


and Cogon San Rafael.

C I have been to Yahuno Alegria, Poo San Vicente,


and Cogon San Rafael.

D I have been to Yahuno, Alegria; Poo, San Vicente;


and Cogon, San Rafael.
22. Choose the correct sentence or sentences.

A I need a few items at the store, clothespins, a


bottle opener, and napkins.

B I need a few items at the store; clothespins, a


bottle opener, and napkins.

C I need a few items at the store: clothespins, a


bottle opener, and napkins.

D I need a few items at the store: clothespins; a


bottle opener, and napkins.
23. Choose the correct sentence or sentences.

A You asked for forgiveness, he granted it to you.

B You asked for forgiveness; he granted it to you.

C You asked for: forgiveness. He granted it to you.

D You asked for forgiveness he granted it to you.


24. Choose the correct sentence or sentences.

A We ask; therefore, that you keep this matter


confidential.

B We ask, therefore; that you keep this matter


confidential.

C We ask, therefore, that you keep this matter


confidential.

D We ask: therefore, that you keep this matter


confidential.
25. Choose the correct sentence or sentences.
The order was requested six weeks ago;

A therefore, I
now.
The order
expected the shipment to arrive by

was requested six weeks ago,

B therefore. I
now.
expected the shipment to arrive by

C The order was requested: six weeks ago, therefore,


I expected the shipment to arrive by now.
The order was requested six weeks ago:

D therefore, I expected the shipment, to arrive by


now.
26. Choose the correct sentence or sentences.

A The orchestra, excluding the violin section, was


not up to par.

B The orchestra, excluding the violin section; was


not up to par.

C The orchestra; excluding the violin section, was not


up to par.

D The orchestra, excluding the violin section, was:


not up to par.
27. Which of the following has correct
punctuation?

A We have come up with five travel choices for this


summer: Cateel; Baganga, Mati, Tagum, and Davao.

B We have come up with five travel choices for this


summer, Cateel, Baganga, Mati, Tagum, and Davao.

C We have come up with five travel choices for this


summer; Cateel, Baganga, Mati, Tagum, and Davao.

D We have come up with five travel choices for this


summer: Cateel, Baganga, Mati, Tagum, and Davao.
28. Which of the following movie titles has correct
punctuation?

A Spider-Man; No Way Home

B Orphan, First Kill

C Thor: Love and Thunder

D Minions; The Rise of Gru


29. Which of the following has correct
punctuation?

A John 3;16

B 5;13 A.M.

C 1:2:3

D John, 3:16
30. Which of the following has correct
punctuation?

A From; Ian Kristian Mulay

B To: Ian Kristian Mulay

C Date: October 18; 2022

D Subject; Faculty Meeting

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