PUNCTUATION TEST

1. Choose the correct sentence. A) I am asking if you would like to rollerblade together tomorrow? B) I am asking "if you would like to rollerblade together tomorrow"? C) I am asking if you would like to rollerblade together tomorrow. D) I am asking "if you would like to rollerblade together tomorrow." 2. Choose the correct sentence. A) Yes, Jean, you were right about that answer. B) Yes Jean, you were right about that answer. C) Yes Jean you were right about that answer. D) Yes, Jean, you were right, about that answer 3. Choose the correct sentence. A) I read in a book, "If all else fails, succeed; if all else succeeds"... B) I read in a book, "If all else fails, succeed; if all else succeeds..." C) I read in a book, "If all else fails, succeed; if all else succeeds...." D) I read in a book, "If all else fails; succeed; if all else succeeds..." 4. Choose the correct sentence. A) Wherever we go, "people" recognize us. B) Wherever we go people recognize us. C) Wherever we go; people recognize us. D) Wherever we go, people recognize us.

5. Choose the correct sentence. A) Whenever, Cheryl, is in town she visits her sister. B) Whenever Cheryl, is in town she visits her sister. C) Whenever Cheryl is in town she visits her sister. D) Whenever Cheryl is in town, she visits her sister. 6. Choose the correct sentence. A) Isabel fee. B) Isabel fee. C) Isabel fee. D) Isabel fee. enjoys the museum although she cannot afford the entrance enjoys the museum, although she cannot afford the entrance enjoys the museum; although she cannot afford the entrance enjoys the museum; although, she cannot afford the entrance

7. Choose the correct sentence. A) It may not be the correct part, but I bet that it works. B) It may not be the correct part; but I bet that it works. C) It may not be the correct part-but I bet that it works. D) It may not be-the correct part-but I bet that it works.

8. Choose the correct sentence. A) You are money. B) You are money. C) You are money. D) You are money. my friend; however, I cannot afford to lend you any more my friend; however; I cannot afford to lend you any more my friend, however; I cannot afford to lend you any more my friend, however, I cannot afford, to lend you any more

9. Choose the correct sentence. A) Paul Simon sang, "I am a rock, I am an island." B) Paul Simon sang, "I am a rock; I am an island." C) Paul Simon sang, I am a rock; I am an island. D) Paul Simon sang I am a rock, I am an island. 10. Choose the correct sentence. A) I asked Ella, "Did he ask for his ring back"? B) I asked Ella? "did he ask for his ring back?" C) I asked Ella, "Did he ask for his ring back?" D) I asked Ella, "Did he ask for his ring back?"? 11. Choose the correct sentence. A) John F. Kennedy Jr. became a magazine publisher and a pilot before his tragic death. B) John F., Kennedy, Jr. became a magazine publisher and a pilot before his tragic death. C) John F. Kennedy, Jr., became a magazine publisher and a pilot, before his tragic death. D) John F. Kennedy, Jr. became a magazine publisher, and a pilot, before his tragic death. 12. Choose the correct sentence. A) Please contact me, if you have any questions. B) Please contact me if you have any questions. C) If you have any questions please contact me. D) If you have any questions; please contact me.

13. Choose the correct sentence. A) The elections will be held on the first Tuesday of November, 2008. B) The elections will be held, on the first Tuesday of November 2008. C) The elections will be held on the first Tuesday, of November, 2008. D) The elections will be held on the first Tuesday of November 2008. 14. Choose the correct sentence. A) The elections will be held on Tuesday November 4, 2008, and the polls will be kept open until 8:00 p.m. B) The elections will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, and the polls will be kept open until 8:00 p.m. C) The elections, will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, and the polls will be kept open until 8:00 p.m. D) The elections will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2008, and the polls will be kept open until 8:00 p.m.. 15. Choose the correct sentence. A) Carl worried family. B) Carl worried family. C) Carl worried family. D) Carl worried family. about the hurricane; but tried to stay calm and help his about the hurricane; but tried to stay calm, and help his about the hurricane but tried to stay calm, and help his about the hurricane but tried to stay calm and help his

16. Choose the correct sentence. A) I favor green and yellow, and purple is her first choice. B) I favor green and yellow; and purple is her first choice. C) I favor green and yellow; and, purple is her first choice. D) I favor green and yellow and purple is her first choice.

17. Choose the correct sentence. A) I need to locate four states on the Michigan, California, and Nevada. B) I need to locate four states on the Michigan; California; and Nevada. C) I need to locate four states on the Michigan, California, and Nevada. D) I need to locate four states on the Michigan, California, and Nevada. 18. Choose the correct sentence. A) This is the point the problem. B) This is the point the problem. C) This is the point the problem. D) This is the point the problem. that Einstein made--you cannot fix a problem with that Einstein made, you cannot fix a problem with that Einstein made; You cannot fix a problem with that Einstein made: you cannot fix a problem with map; namely, Minnesota, map, namely, Minnesota; map: namely Minnesota, map, namely; Minnesota,

19. Choose the correct sentence. A) Our philosophy teacher thinks stop war by waging war. B) Our philosophy teacher thinks stop war by waging war. C) Our philosophy teacher thinks stop war by waging war. D) Our Philosophy teacher thinks stop war by waging war. 20. Choose the correct sentence. A) A well made argument was presented for negotiating a peaceful resolution. B) A well made argument was presented, for negotiating a peaceful resolution. C) A well-made argument was presented for negotiating a peaceful resolution. D) A well-made-argument was presented for negotiating a peaceful resolution. that Einstein meant: that we cannot that Einstein meant that, we cannot that Einstein meant that we cannot that Einstein meant that we cannot

21. Choose the correct sentence. A) The argument for negotiating a peaceful resolution was well made. B) The argument for negotiating a peaceful resolution was well-made. C) The argument, for negotiating a peaceful resolution, was well made. D) The argument, for negotiating a peaceful resolution, was well-made. 22. Choose the correct sentence. A) A liberally sprinkled dose of humor was very much appreciated. B) A liberally-sprinkled dose of humor was very much appreciated. C) A liberally-sprinkled-dose of humor was very much appreciated. D) A liberally sprinkled dose-of-humor was very much appreciated. 23. Choose the correct sentence. A) Our liberal minded clergyman managed to unite the entire congregation. B) Our liberal-minded clergyman managed to unite the entire congregation. C) Our liberal-minded clergyman managed to "unite" the entire congregation. D) Our liberal minded clergyman managed to "unite" the entire congregation. 24. Choose the correct sentence. A) Our clergyman, minded. B) Our clergyman, minded. C) Our clergyman, liberalminded. D) Our clergyman, minded. who united the entire congregation, was liberal who united the entire-congregation, was liberal who united the entire congregation, was who united the entire congregation, was liberal-

25. Choose the correct sentence. A) Jan asked? "What did Joe mean when he said, 'I will see you later.'" B) Jan asked, "What did Joe mean when he said, 'I will see you later?'" C) Jan asked, "What did Joe mean when he said, 'I will see you later'?" D) Jan asked, "What did Joe mean when he said, 'I will see you later'"? 26. Choose the correct sentence. A) When I noticed right away. B) When I noticed right away. C) When I noticed right away. D) When I noticed right away. that our dog cut it's paw, I called the veterinarian that our dog cut it's paw; I called the veterinarian that our dog cut its paw, I called the veterinarian that our dog cut its paw; I called the veterinarian

27. Choose the corrrect sentence. A) Just to be sure, I called three more D.V.M.s' offices. B) Just to be sure, I called three more D.V.M.s offices. C) Just to be sure, I called three more D.V.M.'s offices. D) Just to be sure, I called three more D.V.M. offices'. 28. Choose the correct sentence. A) "Your right to be concerned," said one veterinarian. "I would like to take a look at your dog." B) "Your right to be concerned," said one veterinarian, "I would like to take a look at your dog." C) "You're right to be concerned." said one veterinarian. "I would like to take a look at your dog." D) "You're right to be concerned," said one veterinarian. "I would like to take a look at your dog."

29. Choose the correct sentence. A) Even though its 30 miles to the town where that D.V.M.'s office is, I wanted to take the drive. B) Even though it's 30 miles to the town where that D.V.M.'s office is, I wanted to take the drive. C) Even though it's 30 miles to the town where that D.V.M.s' office is, I wanted to take the drive. D) Even though its 30 miles to the town where that D.V.M.s' office is, I wanted to take the drive. 30. Choose the correct sentence. A) The friendly looking vet examined our dogs paw and suggested we have it bandaged. B) The friendly-looking vet examined our dogs paw and suggested we have it bandaged. C) The friendly-looking vet examined our dog's paw and suggested we have it bandaged. D) The friendly looking vet examined our dog's paw and suggested we have it bandaged. 31. Choose the correct sentence. A) We had pet insurance but still owed $40 in copayment fees. B) We had pet insurance, but still owed $40 in copayment fees. C) We had pet insurance; but still owed $40 in copayment fees. D) We had pet insurance but still owed $40 in copayment fees'. 32. Choose the correct sentence. A) Our dog was a the bandage. B) Our dog was a the bandage. C) Our dog was a the bandage. D) Our dog was a the bandage semiinvalid for a couple of days until she chewed off semi-invalid for a couple of days until she chewed off semi invalid for a couple of days until she chewed off semi invalid for a couple of days, until she chewed off

33. Choose the correct sentence. A) I guess she herself. B) I guess she herself. C) I guess she herself. D) I guess she herself. did what any self-respecting dog would do by grooming did what any selfrespecting dog would do by grooming did what any self respecting dog would do by grooming did what any self-respecting dog would do, by grooming

34. Choose the correct sentence. A) The dog has fully re-covered although I will never be the same. B) The dog has fully recovered although I will never be the same. C) The dog has fully recovered, although I will never be the same. D) The dog has fully re-covered, although I will never be the same. 35. Choose the correct sentence. A) I have learned that it's better to be proactive than to have regrets. B) I have learned that its better to be pro-active than to have regrets. C) I have learned that its better to be proactive than to have regrets. D) I have learned that it's better to be pro-active than to have regrets. 36. Choose the correct sentence. A) Wendy thought she knew everything about her mother, but found out two years ago that her mother had been married before. B) Wendy thought she knew everything about her mother; but found out two years ago that her mother had been married before. C) Wendy thought she knew everything about her mother but found out two years ago that her mother had been married before. D) Wendy thought she knew everything about her mother; but, found out two years ago that her mother had been married before.

37. Choose the correct sentence. A) When Wendy asked her mother about this marriage, Ilse (her mother) was hesitant to discuss any details. B) When Wendy asked her mother about this marriage; Ilse (her mother) was hesitant to discuss any details. C) When Wendy asked her mother about this marriage, Ilse, (her mother), was hesitant to discuss any details. D) When Wendy asked her mother about this marriage; Ilse, (her mother), was hesitant to discuss any details. 38. Choose the correct sentence. A) She will go to her grave with some secrets said Wendy. B) "She will go to her grave with some secrets," said Wendy. C) "She will go to her grave with some secrets" said Wendy. D) "She will go to her grave with some secrets." said Wendy. 39. Choose the correct sentence. A) "Do you understand husband? B) "Do you understand husband. C) "Do you understand husband? D) "Do you understand husband. her need for privacy," Wendy asked her her need for privacy," Wendy asked her her need for privacy?" Wendy asked her her need for privacy?" Wendy asked her

40. Choose the correct sentence. A) The wealthy became wealthier during the 1990's. B) The wealthy became wealthier during the 1990s. C) The wealthy became wealthier during the '90's. D) The wealthy became wealthier during the 90s.

41. Choose the correct sentence. A) The alarm clock went off at 4:00 o'clock. B) The alarm clock went off at four o'clock. C) The alarm clock went off at four p.m. o'clock. D) The alarm clock went off at four o'clock p.m. 42. Choose the correct sentence. A) Many people dread the 15 of April in the U.S. because taxes are due. B) Many people dread the 15st of April in the U.S. because taxes are due. C) Many people dread the 15th of April in the U.S. because taxes are due. D) Many people dread the 15 day of April in the U.S. because taxes are due. 43. Choose the correct sentence. A) The check was written for $13348.15. B) The check was written for 13,348.15. C) The check was written for $13,348,15. D) The check was written for $13,348.15. 44. Choose the correct sentence. A) The check was fifteen cents. B) The check was fifteen cents. C) The check was fifteen cents. D) The check was fifteen cents. written for three hundred forty-eight dollars and written for three-hundred and forty-eight dollars and written for three hundred forty-eight dollars, and written for three hundred, forty-eight dollars, and