8th grade punctuation

Question 1

What does the ellipsis (…) show here? She opened the door slowly and saw… nothing.

• A. words left out of a quotation
• B. a list
• C. a mistake
• D. a dramatic pause to build suspense

Question 2

Which sentence uses punctuation correctly? • The sign gave: a clear warning do not feed the animals. • The sign gave a clear: warning do not feed the animals. • The sign gave a clear warning: do not feed the animals. • The sign: gave a clear warning do not feed the animals.

• A. The sign gave: a clear warning do not feed the animals.
• B. The sign gave a clear: warning do not feed the animals.
• C. The sign gave a clear warning: do not feed the animals.
• D. The sign: gave a clear warning do not feed the animals.

Question 3

Which shortened quotation uses an ellipsis correctly and keeps the meaning? Original: "Our school, like many others in the region, has started a breakfast club." • "… school … breakfast …" • "Our school … started … club." • "Our school, like many others … club." • "Our school … has started a breakfast club."

• A. "… school … breakfast …"
• B. "Our school … started … club."
• C. "Our school, like many others … club."
• D. "Our school … has started a breakfast club."

Question 4

What punctuation (if any) belongs at [?] We went to the park [?] because the museum was closed.

• A. ;
• B. ,
• C. no punctuation

Question 5

In which sentence does [?] need this: ,?

• A. When the bell rang [?] everyone left.
• B. We went to the park [?] because the museum was closed.
• C. The museum was closed [?] we went to the park instead.

Question 6

Which sentence is punctuated correctly? • She wore a bright, red scarf. • She wore a bright red scarf.

• A. She wore a bright, red scarf.
• B. She wore a bright red scarf.

Question 7

Which sentence uses hyphens correctly? • Our hard-working-coach is never late. • Our hard working coach is never late. • Our hardworking-coach is never late. • Our hard-working coach is never late.

• A. Our hard-working-coach is never late.
• B. Our hard working coach is never late.
• C. Our hardworking-coach is never late.
• D. Our hard-working coach is never late.

Question 8

Is this sentence correct? There was only one explanation: someone had taken the key.

• A. yes, it is correct
• B. no, it is not correct

Question 9

Choose the correctly punctuated form. We decided at the ___.

• A. last-minute
• B. last minute

Question 10

What does the ellipsis (…) show here? She opened the door slowly and saw… nothing.

• A. a list
• B. a mistake
• C. a dramatic pause to build suspense
• D. words left out of a quotation

Question 11

Which sentence uses punctuation correctly? • The pack includes: a tent, two mats and a stove. • The pack: includes a tent, two mats and a stove. • The pack includes the following items: a tent, two mats and a stove. • The pack includes the following: items a tent, two mats and a stove.

• A. The pack includes: a tent, two mats and a stove.
• B. The pack: includes a tent, two mats and a stove.
• C. The pack includes the following items: a tent, two mats and a stove.
• D. The pack includes the following: items a tent, two mats and a stove.

Question 12

Which shortened quotation uses an ellipsis correctly and keeps the meaning? Original: "The fox, which had been hiding under the shed for days, finally crept out into the moonlight." • "The fox … finally crept out into the moonlight." • "The fox … under the shed … crept … moonlight." • "The fox which had been hiding … crept out moonlight." • "The fox, … finally crept out into the moonlight …"

• A. "The fox … finally crept out into the moonlight."
• B. "The fox … under the shed … crept … moonlight."
• C. "The fox which had been hiding … crept out moonlight."
• D. "The fox, … finally crept out into the moonlight …"

Question 13

What punctuation (if any) belongs at [?] Our team practised every day [?] as a result, we reached the final.

• A. ;
• B. ,
• C. no punctuation

Question 14

In which sentence does [?] need this: ;?

• A. She trained hard [?] and won the race.
• B. The tickets sold out in minutes [?] demand was huge.
• C. The film was long [?] but it was gripping.

Question 15

Which sentence is punctuated correctly? • Ms Obi our coach, gave a speech. • Ms Obi, our coach, gave a speech.

• A. Ms Obi our coach, gave a speech.
• B. Ms Obi, our coach, gave a speech.

Question 16

Which sentence uses hyphens correctly? • We booked a two-week holiday in a five star-hotel. • We booked a two-week-holiday in a five-star-hotel. • We booked a two-week holiday in a five-star hotel. • We booked a two week holiday in a five star hotel.

• A. We booked a two-week holiday in a five star-hotel.
• B. We booked a two-week-holiday in a five-star-hotel.
• C. We booked a two-week holiday in a five-star hotel.
• D. We booked a two week holiday in a five star hotel.