Punctuation

English Language

Punctuation starts at 2 and continues till grade 10. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Punctuation. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.

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What is the difference between a colon and a semicolon?

What is the function of a hyphen in a sentence?

What is the function of an ellipsis in a sentence?

What is the function of quotation marks in a sentence?

What is the main purpose of a comma in a sentence?

What punctuation mark is used to separate the day and year in a date?

What punctuation mark is used to show a pause or break in a sentence, often longer than a comma?

Which punctuation mark is used at the end of an imperative sentence?

Choose the correct punctuation for the following sentence: Are you coming to the party_____ (1) . (2) ? (3) !

Choose the correct punctuation for the following sentence: Did you finish your homework_____ (1) . (2) ? (3) !

Choose the correct punctuation for the following sentence: I have three pets_____ a dog, a cat, and a rabbit. (1) : (2) ; (3) ,

Choose the correct punctuation for the following sentence: She is coming with us_____ (1) . (2) ? (3) !

Fill in the blank: I can't believe it_____

Fill in the blank: I have lived in Paris_____ France, and Rome.

Fill in the blank: It's raining outside_____

Fill in the blank: She asked, "Where are you going_____"

Is the following statement true or false? A colon can be used to introduce a list.

Is the following statement true or false? A dash is longer than a hyphen.

Is the following statement true or false? A question mark is used at the end of a direct question.

Is the following statement true or false? An ellipsis is used to show that words have been left out.