### **English Punctuation Test**
#### **Section A: Multiple Choice Questions**
Choose the correct punctuation mark or the correctly punctuated sentence.
1. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a) She said, "I will be there at 5:00 p.m."
b) She said "I will be there at 5:00 p.m."
c) She said, I will be there at 5:00 p.m.
d) She said, "I will be there at 5:00 p.m".
2. Choose the correct punctuation for the sentence:
"Are you coming to the party __"
a) .
b) ?
c) !
d) ,
3. Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly?
a) The dog's are barking loudly.
b) The dogs' are barking loudly.
c) The dogs are barking loudly.
d) The dogs's are barking loudly.
4. Select the correctly punctuated sentence:
a) My favorite colors are red, blue, and green.
b) My favorite colors are red blue and green.
c) My favorite colors are red, blue and green.
d) My favorite colors are red blue, and green.
5. Which sentence uses the semicolon correctly?
a) I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.
b) I have a big test tomorrow, I can't go out tonight.
c) I have a big test tomorrow I can't go out tonight.
d) I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.
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#### **Section B: Fill in the Blanks**
Insert the correct punctuation mark in the blank spaces.
6. She bought apples __ oranges __ and bananas from the market.
7. "What time is the meeting __" asked John.
8. The book __ which is on the table __ belongs to Sarah.
9. I can't believe it __ We won the championship __
10. The cat __ tail was fluffy __ jumped onto the couch.
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#### **Section C: Correct the Errors**
Identify and correct the punctuation errors in the following sentences.
11. The students bags were left in the classroom.
12. "Do you want to go to the park" she asked.
13. After the movie we went out for dinner.
14. Its a beautiful day isn’t it.
15. She said, “I love reading books, but I don’t have time.”
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#### **Section D: Advanced Punctuation**
Rewrite the following sentences with the correct punctuation.
16. i cant wait to see you its been so long
17. the meeting is scheduled for 10 00 am dont be late
18. she enjoys cooking her family and her dog
19. the teachers staff meeting is on friday at 3 30 pm
20. johns car is in the garage its being repaired
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### **Answer Key**
#### Section A:
1. a) She said, "I will be there at 5:00 p.m."
2. b) ?
3. c) The dogs are barking loudly.
4. a) My favorite colors are red, blue, and green.
5. a) I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.
#### Section B:
6. She bought apples, oranges, and bananas from the market.
7. "What time is the meeting?" asked John.
8. The book, which is on the table, belongs to Sarah.
9. I can't believe it! We won the championship!
10. The cat's tail was fluffy; it jumped onto the couch.
#### Section C:
11. The students' bags were left in the classroom.
12. "Do you want to go to the park?" she asked.
13. After the movie, we went out for dinner.
14. It's a beautiful day, isn’t it?
15. She said, “I love reading books, but I don’t have time.”
#### Section D:
16. I can’t wait to see you; it’s been so long!
17. The meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m.; don’t be late.
18. She enjoys cooking, her family, and her dog.
19. The teachers’ staff meeting is on Friday at 3:30 p.m.
20. John’s car is in the garage; it’s being repaired.
