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Quiz by Riley Babuik, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Riley Babuik
almost 4 years ago
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Question 1
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Which options below are NOT a use of the apostrophe?
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Indicate possession
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Create pauses in sentences
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Create contractions
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Pluralize single letters numbers
Question 2
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Fill in the Blanks to make the sentences correct:
1. Jared[blank_start]'s[blank_end] mom is nice.
2. The boy[blank_start]'s[blank_end] hockey game.
3. The children[blank_start]'s[blank_end] pets are cute.
4. Jess[blank_start]'s[blank_end] coat was found.
5. Socrates[blank_start]'[blank_end] was very smart.
6. My five-year-old[blank_start]'s[blank_end] toy.
7. I have multiple brothers-in-law. My brother[blank_start]s[blank_end]-in-law[blank_start]'s[blank_end] gifts were nice.
8. John and Chloe[blank_start]'s[blank_end] sense of humour is strange.
9. Jim[blank_start]'s[blank_end] and Michael[blank_start]'s[blank_end] girlfriends are nice.
10. [blank_start]His[blank_end] drawing is cool.
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Question 3
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Create the Contractions:
1. You Are - [blank_start]You're[blank_end]
2. Cannot - [blank_start]Can't[blank_end]
3. Do not - [blank_start]Don't[blank_end]
4. We have - [blank_start]We've[blank_end]
5. It is - [blank_start]It's[blank_end]
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You're
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Question 4
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Pluralizing numbers has definitive rules, a right and wrong answer.
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- True
- False
Question 5
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Pluralize the Letters:
1. My name has two m[blank_start]'s[blank_end].
2. I need to dot my i[blank_start]'s[blank_end] and cross my t[blank_start]'s[blank_end].
3. I learned my ABC[blank_start]s[blank_end] when I was young.
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Question 6
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You are never allowed to use two apostrophes when pluralizing numbers. (Eg. In the '70's)
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- True
- False
Question 7
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What is the main use of a comma?
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Creates pauses in sentences
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Separates independent clauses
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Introduces a list or quotation
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Includes clarification
Question 8
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Check all that are uses of a comma:
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Separates clauses with a coordinating conjunction
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Separates names/titles
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Separates non-essential parts of a sentence
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Separates statements from questions
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Separates month/year, city/country
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Separates dialogue tags
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Separates contrasting elements
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Separates independent clauses
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Separates hours/minutes
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Shows possession
Question 9
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What is the main use a semi-colon?
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Separates independent clauses
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Introduces a list or quotation
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Separates a quotation or speech
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Separates parts of sentences
Question 10
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Fill in the Blanks to make the sentences correct:
1. Learning to use punctuation is important[blank_start];[blank_end] it will prevent confusion for the reader.
2. I enjoy reading[blank_start];[blank_end] however[blank_start],[blank_end] I hate the library.
3. I love the beach[blank_start],[blank_end] but I hate the ocean.
4. After school[blank_start],[blank_end] we went to hang out[blank_start],[blank_end] it was really fun.
5. I have been to Vancouver[blank_start],[blank_end] Calgary and Edmonton.
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Question 11
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What is the main use of a colon?
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Separates a quotation or speech
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Introduces a list or quotation
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Create a pause in thought
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Includes extra unnecessary information
Question 12
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Check all that are uses of a colon:
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Separates independant clauses
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Introduces a list or quotation
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Can be used after a phrase to give more explanation
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Separates parts of sentences
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Can be used after a salutation
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Separates hours and minutes
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Omits information in quotes
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Indicates a footnote or something at the bottom of the page
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