Punctuation

Question 1

Use a ______ after an abbreviation or an initial. Note: When ALL letters in an abbreviation are _______, the —- is omitted.
Ex: Pres. Harry S. Truman
FBI

Answer 1

period, capitalized

Question 2

Keep periods _____ quotation marks.
Ex: Alex said, “I will help.”

Answer 2

inside

Question 3

In a statement that includes an _____ question, use a period instead of a question mark.
Ex: Kristen asked if she could go to a party.

Answer 3

indirect

Question 4

If a polite request is written in the form of a _____, a period may be used at the end of the sentence.
ex: would you please answer the phone.

Answer 4

question

Question 5

If a quotation is a question put the question mark _____ the quotation marks.
Ex: “Do you want to go to the movies?” asked Jeremy.
If not put the question mark ______ the quotation marks.
Ex: Who said, “Four score and seven years ago”?

Answer 5

within, outside

Question 6

After a question mark, either in the middle of a sentence of end of a question do not use a ____ or _____.
Ex: “Do you want to go the movies?” asked Jeremy.
Who said, “For score and seven”?

Answer 6

period, comma

Question 7

After an exclamation point within a sentence, omit a _____ or _______.

Answer 7

comma, period

Question 8

Use ___ quotation marks when including a quotation within a quotation.
Ex: Sammy said, “My father always says, ‘Any plan is better than no plan.’”

Answer 8

single

Question 9

Use quotation marks when referring to a _________
Ex: We use the term “shy” for the girl over there.

Answer 9

particular word

Question 10

Use quotation marks when using a _______ written as part of a _____ name.
Ex: Tony “The Tiger” Lopez

Answer 10

nickname, formal

Question 11

Use quotation marks to enclose the titles of ________, _______, episodes of radio and television programs, ______, and short poems.
Ex: My favorite song is “Super Freaky Girl”

Answer 11

short stories, essays, songs

Question 12

Use a comma to set off _____, addresses, or _______. If a date appears in the middle of a sentence, the comma should also follow the year.
Ex: Samantha lives at 123 South Stree, Sacramento, California

Answer 12

dates, geographical names

Question 13

Use a comma to separate a ___________ phrase or clause, one that may be omitted from a sentence without changing its _________.
Ex: Samantha, who grew up here, moved to austria after graduation.

Answer 13

non essential, meaning

Question 14

Use a comma to set off an introductory ______, ______, or ________.
Ex: Yes, I agree.
When you finish your chores, come see me.

Answer 14

word, phrase, dependent clause

Question 15

Use a comma after words of ______ at the beginning of a sentence.
Ex: Mark, go away.

Answer 15

direct address

Question 16

Use a colon after an independent clause to direct attention to a _____.
Ex: The camper packed these items: a tent, matches, and a sleeping bag.

Answer 16

list

Question 17

Use a colon to introduce a ___________. An independent clause MUST precede the colon. ______ the beginning of the quotation after the colon.
ex: Dr. Sum gave me this advice: “If you are going to lost weight,… go run.”

Answer 17

long quotation, Capitalize

Question 18

Use a colon between two ________ clauses when the second clause _____ the first clause. Doesnt require a capital
Ex: This coat is my favorite: it is warm, waterproof, and good looking.

Answer 18

independent, restates

Question 19

Do NOT use a colon immediately after a ______ or ________.
Ex: The cookie choices are: chocolate chip, nuts, and regular. (incorrect)

Answer 19

verb, preposition

Question 20

Use a semicolon to separate clauses that already have ______
within them.
Ex: the winners were Kelly from San Roman, California; Eric for Helena, Montana; Monica from Boise Idaho; and Martin from Reno Nevada.

Answer 20

commas

Question 21

For _____ add an apostraphe and s
Ex: CIA’s

Answer 21

abbreviation

Question 22

In compound nouns, add the apostraphe and s to the ___ of the word.
Ex: sister-in-law’s

Answer 22

end

Question 23

If two or more nouns are used together but each person possesses something _______ use an apostrophe and s at the end of each noun.
Ex: Sam’s and Katie’s purses are in the closet.
If two or more nouns indicate _______ possession, use an apostrophe and an s after the last noun in the list.
Ex: Sam and Katie’s house is there.

Answer 23

independently, shared

Question 24

Use an apostrophe when letters are _____ from a word
Ex: Ne’er = never, o’re = over, o’clock = of the clock

Answer 24

omitted

Question 25

Do not use an apostrophe is writing about _______ years.
Ex: The 1500s.

Answer 25

plural

Question 26

Use a hyphen when spelling out ____ and in _____ from 21-99.
Ex: One-third, thirty-two

Answer 26

fractions, compound numbers

Question 27

Use a hyphen with the prefixes _____, ___, and __
Ex: ex-roomate, self-help

Answer 27

ex, self, all

Question 28

Use a hyphen with the suffix _______

Answer 28

elect

Question 29

Use a hyphen to avoid ______
Ex: recreation re-creation

Answer 29

ambiguity

Question 30

Use a hyphen with two or more words used together as an ______ before a noun.
Ex: third-class ticket
well-known author
If adjective is after a noun do not use a hyphen

Answer 30

adjective

Question 31

Italicize electronic works such as the titles of ____. electronic databases, and electronic games

Answer 31

web sites

Question 32

Italicize the names of _____, ships, and ______.

Answer 32

space craft, aircraft

Question 33

Itacize foreign words. Do not ital foreign words that have become _____ parts of the english language.

Answer 33

standard

Question 34

If the s makes an _____ sound or is an _______ name only add an apostrophe.
Ex: Jesus’, Zeus’

Answer 34

iz, ancient