SMRT Grammar/Punctuation

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SMRT Grammar and Punctuation Quiz

Challenge your understanding of grammar and punctuation with our comprehensive quiz! This quiz consists of 21 questions designed to test your knowledge in various areas, including the correct use of commas, semicolons, apostrophes, and much more.

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21 Questions5 MinutesCreated by GrammarGuru365

Select the sentence in which the colon is used correctly

The secret to making a good apple pie: always mix melted butter into the dough

I've seen the best movies, including: Casablanca, Forrest Gump, and End Game.

The job calls for: skills in the following areas wriying, editing, and website development.

You requested: a higher salary: the request was honored.

Select all sentences from the options below in which the comma is used correctly.

You don't want more dishes in the sink, do you?

The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886 and is in New York City, New York.

Once the national anthem was sung they sat down on the bleachers, to watch the game.

Frank ate the hotdog, and went to the park.

Which sentence below demonstrates an incorrect use of the semicolon?

The river runs through a beautiful wooded valley; the path follows it.

I placed an order over a month ago; and it should have arrived.

I like Mr. Graves; he's a good teacher

I bought a new wardrobe today; blouses, jeans and boots were on sale.

Select the sentence in which all the apostrophes are used correctly.

Didnt you hear Joe's warnings about the flash flood?

I think its a shame that Harry's favorite burger joint closed down.

It's a great day to give my two weeks' notice at the office.

They're going to tow unauthorized guest's cars from the private lot within the hour.

Which sentence below demonstrates the incorrect usage of quotation marks?

"At Last" by Etta James is a timeless love song.

"As if" and "cool beans": are phrases from the 1990s we all wish we could forget.

The Professor asked, "Who wants to tell me more about the content of chapter two"?

She told me that "there is nothing like a fried pickle on a stick".

Select all sentences from the options below in which the question mark is used correctly.

Will you tell me about what happened at dinner tonight?

Why, when she's already anxious, would you say, "There are so many problems"?

I wonder what she thinks about the report?

Bob asked, "Who will be attending our meeting this week"?

Which sentence below demonstrates the incorrect use of parentheses?

For our third anniversary (April 19) we're going to Cabo.

I received a hefty rebate ($300) after buying my new laptop.

Joe (and his wife) are always welcome in our lake house.

When she srrived at the party (an hour after it started), the games ended.

What is the correct use of a semicolon?

I swear I saw a rabbit; bear; or mouse downstairs.

Earth is old; it formed 4.5 billion years ago.

Canada is beautiful; so many impressive boats.

I laughed; loudly!

Select all sentences from the options below which use the hyphen correctly.

Sue told an obviously-impossible story.

My two-year-old is always on the move.

That is a state-of-the-art design.

Is this theme-park a dog friendly place?

Select the option which shows how that portion of the sentence should be punctuated.

Ms. Martin who took her team to the Final Four three years ago might take a job with Nasa.

Ms. Martin who took her team to the Final Four three years ago, might...

Ms. Martin, who took her team to the Final Four three years ago might...

Ms. Martin, who took her team to the Final Four three years ago, might...

No punctuation needed

Select the option which shows how that portion of the sentence should be punctuated.

Mario wasn't worried at all about the SMRT test because he had prepared so well over the break.

SMRT test because, he...

SMRT test, because he...

Mario wasn't worried, at all, about...

No punctuation needed

Congratulations on ______ promotion! ______ going to do amazing things here.

Your / You're

You're / Your

You're / You're

Your / Your

Which of these is correct?

She asked, if I was going to the party.

She asked if I was going to the party?

She asked if I was going to the party.

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