ENGLISH 1301: COMOSITION/RHETORIC I

Sample Punctuation Quiz One

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. He noticed that the children's shoes were covered with mud.

 

2. Mrs. Jackson, who is in her fifties is a tireless volunteer.

 

3. The teacher received two dozen red roses' from a former student of hers.

 

4. The team was exhausted from the bus trip, the coach ordered most of the members to rest.

 

5. The couple planned to visit a number of cities while on their honeymoon; such as Boston, Princeton,
and Miami.

 

6. Johnson City, Texas is the birthplace of Lyndon Johnson.

 

7. His advisers signature is required for the history course.

 

8. Imagine, if you will, it's effects on the grading system if plagiarism is allowed to go unchecked.

 

9. His favorite aunt's purse was stolen from the shopping cart.

 

10. Although, he majored in biology in college he is considering a career as a librarian.

 

11. The new rug which matches the colors in the sofa, only cost $30.

 

12. For the teens, the program was entertaining, for the adults, it was boring.

 

13. Did you meet the principal who is to head the new school?

 

14. She's the sort of person who won't listen to anybodys problems.

 

15. Upon graduating from college he worked in a pizza parlor, a community theater and a gas station.

 

16. After attending the lecture on the environment Leslie was determined to start a recycling program.

 

17. One of a high school athletes greatest dreams is to win a college scholarship.

 

18. James adjusted his tie, which was slightly askew; combed his hair, which was windblown; and welcomed all the visitors, many of whom were upset with the delay, to the art gallery.

 

19. His favorite actor Sean Connery, is currently playing in The Rock.

 

20. Its not often that the family gets together, but when it does, members talk lovingly about it's effect on them.

 

21. Having learned that the meeting was postponed; Natalie returned to her office.

 

22. Sherrie was born on August 3, 1980 in Plano, Texas, and today she is eagerly anticipating her graduation from college.

 

23. They could not go to the Majestic Theater which has recently undergone extensive restoration because they could not afford the price of the tickets.

 

24. If he's able to leave work early, its certain that he will help his friend to repair the wrecked car.

 

25. They could not attend the theater on opening night; however, they planned to buy tickets for another performance.

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