Punctuation and Grammar Questions Flashcards
What is the primary function of a period?
To indicate the end of a declarative sentence.
True or False: A comma can be used to separate items in a list.
True
Fill in the blank: A __________ is used to show possession.
apostrophe
What punctuation mark is used to indicate a question?
Question mark
Which of the following is a correct use of a semicolon? (a) I like apples; and oranges. (b) I like apples; I also like oranges.
b
What is the difference between ‘its’ and ‘it’s’?
‘Its’ is possessive, while ‘it’s’ is a contraction for ‘it is’.
True or False: Quotation marks are used to denote direct speech.
True
What punctuation mark is used to connect independent clauses without a conjunction?
Semicolon
Fill in the blank: A __________ is used to introduce a list or a quote.
colon
What is the purpose of a comma splice?
To incorrectly join two independent clauses with a comma.
Which of the following sentences is correct? (a) She like to read. (b) She likes to read.
b
What is the function of an exclamation mark?
To express strong emotion or emphasis.
True or False: Parentheses are used to include additional information.
True
What is the term for the omission of a word or words that are understood in context?
Ellipsis
Fill in the blank: A __________ is a word that describes a noun.
adjective
What punctuation mark is commonly used to show a pause in a sentence?
Comma
Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence? (a) I went to the store. (b) I went to the store, and I bought milk.
b
True or False: A dash can be used to indicate a break in thought.
True
What is the purpose of an apostrophe in contractions?
To indicate the omission of letters.
What is the grammatical term for a subject that performs the action?
Active voice
Fill in the blank: A __________ is a word that replaces a noun.
pronoun
What punctuation is used to indicate a possessive form?
Apostrophe
Which of the following is an example of an interrogative sentence? (a) I love ice cream. (b) Do you love ice cream?
b
True or False: A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun.
True
What punctuation mark is often used in pairs to set off non-essential information?
Parentheses
Fill in the blank: A __________ is a group of words that expresses a complete thought.
sentence
