ENGLISH 1301 COMPOSITION/RHETORIC I

SAMPLE PUNCTUATION QUIZ TWO

 

On your paper, mark A if the sentence is CORRECTLY punctuated, B if incorrect.

(This quiz tests your knowledge of three marks of punctuation only:
the apostrophe, the comma, and the semicolon.)

 

  1. The Dallas Cowboys have good running backs’ and look good on defense as well.
  2. Agatha Christie, the famous mystery writer used her experiences in her novels.
  3. If you wish to go to Italy next spring, I’ll plan to go with you.
  4. He hoped to write short stories, publish his poems and take a long vacation.
  5. Jolene had no intention of withdrawing from college, even though she wanted to.
  6. The ringing of the telephone awakened him, he did not want to get up.
  7. Once her professors class started, Mary began taking notes.
  8. The large restless crowd waited impatiently for the concert to begin.
  9. The dog wagged it’s tail, then followed its master’s footsteps.
  10. Shannon was born on January 19, 1983, in Austin, Texas where she remained until she earned her degree.
  11. If we cannot play tennis today; we will go running instead.
  12. The students applauded the conductor, however, they did not like the leading opera singer.
  13. He won’t tell us who’s to blame for last week’s accident.
  14. This room has an inviting décor; such as, warm lights, soft colors, and modern furniture.
  15. I like this room, because we learn about the English language here.
  16. Joey’s and Maria’s mother is recuperating in St. Joseph’s Hospital.
  17. Today is sunny, not dreary for a change.
  18. The dean of our department, Professor Lisa Smith, is attending a convention in San Francisco.
  19. Students must accumulate at least three credit hours, or face expulsion from the co-op program.
  20. The magazine’s editorial staff lost two months’ pay.
  21. The information, that we requested over two weeks ago, has arrived.
  22. Womens’ roles today do not match those of ancient times.
  23. The program featured several new books.
  24. Our receivers dropped three passes, as a result, we lost the game.
  25. Please don’t forget to include all the s’s in the word Mississippi.

 

 

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