Punctuation Practice Mr.

Mohamed El-Sheikh

Record link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zcgl77ESZLyO2ESVqzONtmlbPrVe36dc/view

[1] Choose the punctuation mark that is needed in each of the following
sentences. If no additional punctuation is needed, choose answer e.

1. “It isn’t fair!” shouted Martin. Coach Lewis never lets me start the game!”
a. .
b. ,
c. !
d. “
e. none

2. Maureen’s three sisters, Molly, Shannon, and Patricia are all spending the summer at
their grandmother’s beach house.
a. ;
b. –
c. !
d. ,
e. none

3. For the centerpieces, the florist recommended the following flowers daisies, tulips,
daffodils, and hyacinths.
a. :
b. ,
c. .
d. ;
e. none

4. Lily is an accomplished gymnast she won three medals in her last competition.
a. ;
b. ,
c. ?
d. :
e. None

5. Everyone was shocked when Max Smithfield–a studious, extremely bright high school
senior decided that college was not for him.
a. ;
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b. ,
c. –
d. :
e. none

6. Kims assistant, usually so reliable, has been late for work three times this week, without
any excuse.
a. ’
b. ,
c. ;
d. .
e. none

7. Before sending out invitations, Margo checked the party date with her mother-in-law.
a. ,
b. ;
c. –
d. .
e. none

8. “I remember” Luis recollected, “the first time I was allowed to walk home from school by
myself.”
a. ?
b. ,
c. :
d. ;
e. none

9. Madeline Larkin our office manager, is the most organized person I’ve ever known.
a. :
b. ;
c. –
d. ,
e. none

10. I spend most of my time at the gym on the treadmill walking is my favorite form of
exercise.
a. ,
b. ?
c. ;
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d. !
e. none

[2] Choose the answer that shows the best punctuation for the underlined part of
the sentence. If the sentence is correct as is, choose e.

11. Simone bought three new pairs of shoes: even though she had put herself on a tight
budget just last week.
a. shoes, even though, she
b. shoes, even though she
c. shoes. Even though she
d. shoes; even though she
e. correct as is

12. Most residents of the building have air conditioners however I’ve always found that a
ceiling fan is sufficient.
a. air conditioners however: I’ve
b. air conditioners, however, I’ve
c. air conditioners however, I’ve
d. air conditioners; however, I’ve
e. correct as is

13. “Are you OK,” asked Timothy, “Are you sure you don’t want to sit down and rest for a
while?”
a. OK?” asked Timothy. “Are
b. OK?” asked Timothy, “Are
c. OK,” asked Timothy? “Are
d. OK?” asked Timothy? “Are
e. correct as is

14. The owners of the restaurant maintain that only organic ingredients are used in their
kitchen.
a. maintain, that only
b. maintain that, only
c. maintain: that only
d. maintain—that only
e. correct as is

15. Before the student could be hired by the company, the students adviser had to

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provide a letter of recommendation.

a. company the students
b. company, the student’s
c. company, the students’
d. company the students’
e. correct as is

16. The volunteers who would like to work the morning shift should sign their names
on this sheet.
a. volunteers, who would like to work the morning shift
b. volunteers who would like to work the morning shift,
c. volunteers, who would like to work the morning shift,
d. volunteers who, would like to work the morning shift,
e. correct as is

17. The employees asked whether the company would be offering tuition reimbursement
within the next three years?
a. reimbursement within the next three years!
b. reimbursement, within the next three years.
c. reimbursement within the next three years.
d. reimbursement, within the next three years?
e. correct as is

18. This is the new restaurant you’ve been talking about, isn’t it?
a. about isn’t it?
b. about, is’nt it?
c. about, isn’t it.
d. about isn’t it.
e. correct as is

19. Turnips a root vegetable can be mashed, roasted, or used in casseroles.

a. Turnips, a root vegetable,
b. Turnips, a root vegetable
c. Turnips, a root vegetable—
d. Turnips a root vegetable,
e. correct as is

20. They met for the first time on August 27, 1972 in Seattle, Washington.
a. August 27 1972 in Seattle, Washington.
b. August 27 1972, in Seattle Washington.
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c. August 27, 1972 in Seattle, Washington.

d. August 27, 1972, in Seattle, Washington.
e. correct as is

[3] For each question, find the sentence that has a mistake in capitalization or
punctuation. If you find no mistakes, mark choice d.

21. a. My least favorite season is Winter.

b. Next Friday, Uncle Jake is coming to visit.
c. Maureen served as treasurer for the women’s organization.
d. No mistakes.

22. a. “Can you attend next week’s meeting?” she asked.

b. His new car was damaged in the accident.
c. The girls’ giggled through the whole movie.
d. No mistakes.

23. a. Leo told her, to call the customer service department in the morning.
b. She put up signs all over town, but she didn’t get any response.
c. Occasionally, her neighbors ask her to feed their cat.
d. No mistakes.

24. a. Did you see the movie Shrek?

b. She was given an award by mayor Chambers.
c. Math and science are my two best subjects.
d. No mistakes.

25. a. A major highway is being built on the outskirts of town.

b. When you reach the traffic light on Berkshire Road, turn right onto Springfield Blvd.
c. We were staying at my sister’s cape Cod vacation home.
d. No mistakes

26. a. The instructor asked us if we needed more time?

b. Carla’s mother is a pediatric dentist.
c. Every item in the store costs less than a dollar.
d. No mistakes.

27. a. Jane’s family owned three Persian cats.

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b. My Uncle always takes the subway to Yankee Stadium.

c. Everyone knows that Marisa’s favorite book is Pride and Prejudice.
d. No mistakes

28. a. “I’ll do the grocery shopping for you, grandma,” Lucy said.
b. “Where can I find the best pizza in town?” he asked.
c. “Be sure to arrive two hours early,” she warned.
d. No mistakes.

29. a. I always have a hard time getting up in the morning.

b. We took: a tent, a cooler, and a sleeping bag.
c. The fog was as thick as potato soup.
d. No mistakes.

30. a. This is someone elses coat.

b. Which of these songs was recorded by Bruce Springsteen?
c. That book must be yours.
d. No mistakes.

31. a. Don’t stand in my way.

b. Cecilia and I fought our way through the crowd.
c. The vegetables were old rubbery and tasteless.
d. No mistakes.

32. a. Remember to walk the dog.

b. “Don’t run”! Mr. Ellington shouted.
c. It’s supposed to snow today and tomorrow.
d. No mistakes.

33. a. Charleen’s parents worried whenever she drove the car.

b. Who designed the Brooklyn Bridge?
c. Diseases like Smallpox and Polio have been eradicated.
d. No mistakes.

34. a. Can you find the Indian ocean on this map?

b. Which river, the Nile or the Amazon, is longer?
c. Lerner Avenue runs into the Thompson Parkway.
d. No mistakes.

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35. a. He’s the best dancer in the school.

b. We were planning to go, but the meeting was canceled.
c. “Okay,” she said, I’ll go with you.”
d. No mistakes.

36. a. Does Judge Parker live on your street?

b. Twenty government officials met to deal with Wednesday’s crisis.
c. The Mayor spoke at a news conference this morning.
d. No mistakes.

37. a. My brother, Isaac, is the best player on the team.

b. Because of the high cost; we decided not to go.
c. Where’s your new puppy?
d. No mistakes.

38. a. I have learned to appreciate Mozart’s music.

b. My cousin Veronica is studying to be a Veterinarian.
c. Mr. Shanahan is taller than Professor Martin.
d. No mistakes.

39. a. “You look just like your mother,” Ms. Jones told me.
b. “Please be careful,” he said.
c. Tyler asked, “why do I have to go to bed so early?”
d. No mistakes.

40. a. Do you prefer root beer or orange soda?

b. In which year did world war II end?
c. I like to study the geography of the Everglades.
d. No mistakes.

41. a. Colds like many other viruses are highly contagious.

b. Call me when you feel better.
c. Did you wash your hands, Michael?
d. No mistakes.

42. a. The industrial revolution began in Europe.

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b. Is Labor Day a national holiday?

c. General Patton was a four-star general.
d. No mistakes.

43. a. Carmen brought bread, and butter, and strawberry jam.

b. Let’s look at the map.
c. Be sure to thank Aunt Helen for the gift.
d. No mistakes.

44. a. My Aunt Georgia loves to read Eighteenth-Century novels.

b. Eli’s sister’s cousin lives in Alaska.
c. Is that a German shepherd?
d. No mistakes.

45. a.Those shoes are too expensive.

b. Michael’s best friend is Patrick.
c. Did you hear that Inez got a new puppy.
d. No mistakes.

[4] Questions 46–49 are based on the following passage.

First, read the passage, and then choose the answer
that shows the best capitalization and punctuation
for each underlined part.

Madam Helena P. (46) Blavatsky born in

Russia on May 8, 1831, claimed to have psychic
powers and to be capable of performing
feats of clairvoyance and telepathy. During
her sixty years, she traveled to many (47)
countries—including the United States,
England, India, and Egypt, in order to study
the occult. Although many considered her a
(48) fake throughout her lifetime she was
surrounded by faithful believers, including
such influential persons as British statesman
Allen O. Hume and Swedish countess
Constance Wachtmeister. To this day, followers
commemorate the date of her (49)
death calling May 8, “White Lotus Day.”

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46. a. Blavatsky: born

b. Blavatsky—born
c. Blavatsky, born
d. Blavatsky. Born
e. correct as it is

47. a. countries, including

b. countries: including
c. countries. Including
d. countries including
e. correct as it is

48. a. fake, throughout

b. fake. Throughout
c. fake: throughout
d. fake; throughout
e. correct as it is

49. a. death. Calling

b. death, calling
c. death: calling
d. death; calling
e. correct as it is

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[5] Questions 50–53 are based on the following passage.

First, read the passage, and then choose the answer
that shows the best capitalization and punctuation
for each underlined part.

June 2, 2006

Melanie Jeffords
312 Maple Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60632

Mark (50) Franklin, general manager

Wholesome Food Market
1245 Main Street
Chicago, Illinois 60627

(51) dear Mr. Franklin;

I am writing to complain about the behavior
of one of your sales clerks. On (52) Monday
May 22nd I visited your store to return
a package of ground turkey that I had purchased
the day before. When I explained to
your sales clerk that the expiration date on
the package was May 1st, she was (53)
extremely rude and she refused to refund
my money. This is not the kind of treatment
I expect from your fine establishment. I hope
you will make restitution and have a discussion
with your staff about customer service.
My receipt is enclosed.

Sincerely yours,

Melaine Jeffords

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50. a. Franklin, general Manager

b. franklin, General Manager
c. Franklin, General Manager
d. Franklin, General manager
e. correct as it is

51. a. Dear Mr. Franklin.

b. Dear, Mr. franklin,
c. dear Mr. Franklin:
d. Dear Mr. Franklin:
e. correct as it is

52. a. Monday, May 22nd I

b. Monday May 22nd; I
c. Monday. May 22nd I
d. Monday, May 22nd, I
e. correct as it is

53. a. extremely rude, and she

b. extremely rude: and she
c. extremely rude? And she
d. extremely rude and, she
e. correct as it is

Record link:
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