🌟 Choose the correctly punctuated sentence grade 6 🌟

🎯 Punctuation

Choose the best answer for each question!

Question 1: Periods (.) Which sentence uses the period correctly?

A) I love to read books

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B) She is my best friend.

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C) Where are you going.

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D) What a great day

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Question 2: Commas (,) Which sentence uses commas correctly?

A) I bought, apples, bananas and oranges.

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B) My brother, who is a doctor, lives in New York.

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C) She likes to swim and, run and bike.

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D) We went to the park, and had a picnic.

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Question 3 : Hyphens (-) Which sentence uses the hyphen correctly?

A) She has a well-known reputation.

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B) The ice-cream is delicious.

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C) It’s a two hours-long movie.

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D) I need a re-fill on my drink.

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Question 4: Question Marks (?) Which sentence uses the question mark correctly?

A) What time is it.

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B) Can you help me with my homework

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C) Where did you go last weekend?

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D) She asked if I was coming to the party?

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Question 5: Parentheses (()) Which sentence uses parentheses correctly?

A) She finally answered (after taking five minutes) that she didn’t understand.

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B) He said he would arrive at 6:00 (but he was late.

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C) My favorite fruit is apples (they are so juicy).

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D) We should bring snacks (and drinks).

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Question 6: Hyphens (-) Which sentence uses the hyphen correctly?

A) She is a well-known author.

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B) The child-like behavior was annoying.

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C) It's a four hours-long journey.

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D) I need a re-write on my paper.

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Question 7: Exclamation Points (!) Which sentence uses the exclamation point correctly?

A) Watch out.

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B) That’s amazing!

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C) Are you serious!

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D) I can't believe it

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Question 8: Parentheses (()) Which sentence uses parentheses correctly?

A) She finally arrived (after getting lost) at the party.

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B) He bought a new bike (and rode it every day.

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C) My favorite animal is the elephant (they are so big).

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D) We should bring food (and drinks).

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Question 9: Apostrophes (') Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly?

A) The cats' toy is under the couch.

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B) It's raining outside.

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C) We’re going to the movies tonight.

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D) That is Johns book.

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Question 10: Semicolons (;) Which sentence uses the semicolon correctly?

A)We went to the park; and had a picnic.

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B) She likes apples; and he likes oranges.

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C) I have a lot of homework tonight; I can’t go out.

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D) He is tired; but he is still working.

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Question 11 : Quotation Marks (") Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly?

A) She said, “I will be there soon”.

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B) He asked, “How are you”.

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C) “I love ice cream,” she said.

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D) Can you believe she said, "I don't like pizza"!

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Question 12: Colons (:) Which sentence uses the colon correctly?

A) We need to buy: flour, sugar, and eggs.

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B) There are four seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter.

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C) My favorite books are: mysteries, romances, and science fiction.

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D) He traveled to: Mexico, Canada, and Brazil.

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Question 13 : Colons (:) Which sentence uses the colon correctly?

A) She has three favorite hobbies: painting, dancing, and reading.

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B) We need to buy: milk, eggs, and bread.

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C) My favorite colors are: blue, green and red.

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D) They visited: France, Italy, and Spain.

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Question 14: Quotation Marks (") Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly?

A) She exclaimed, "I can't believe it!".

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B) He whispered, "Please be quiet."

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C) "Can you help me," she asked.

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D) They shouted, "Hurray"!

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Question 15 : Semicolons (;) Which sentence uses the semicolon correctly?

A) I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.

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B) She likes chocolate; and he likes vanilla.

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C) We visited the museum; and the zoo.

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D) He is tall; but she is short.

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Question 16: Apostrophes (') Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly?

A) The dogs' bone is buried in the yard.

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B) Its' going to be a long day.

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C) You're the best friend I've ever had.

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D) Thats my brothers car.

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Question 17 : Periods (.) Which sentence uses the period correctly?

A) Please call me tomorrow.

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B) He went to the store.

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C) What a wonderful world.

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D) Why is this happening.

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Question 18: Exclamation Points (!) Which sentence uses the exclamation point correctly?

A) What is beautiful sunset!

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B) Help me!

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C) This is unbelievable

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D) I'm so excited

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Question 19 : Commas (,) Which sentence uses commas correctly?

A) For dinner, we had pasta, salad and bread.

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B) My sister, who is a nurse loves her job.

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C) He bought a new car and, a new house.

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D) We traveled to Paris, and London.

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Question 20: Question Marks (?) Which sentence uses the question mark correctly?

A) How do you solve this problem

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B) Can you tell me your name

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C) When is the meeting scheduled?

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D) She asked if I wanted to join them?

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