Grammar Unit Test

Name: _________________________________

Part 1: Multiple Choice

1. Which sentence correctly uses commas in a list?

a) I need apples oranges and bananas.
b) I need apples, and oranges, and bananas.
c) I need apples, oranges, and bananas.

2. Which of the following changes would make the sentence below

correct?
Sentence: “I like to cook pasta it’s my favorite meal.”
a) Add a semicolon: “I like to cook pasta; it’s my favorite meal.”
b) Add a comma: “I like to cook pasta, it’s my favorite meal.”
c) c) Add a dash: “I like to cook pasta—it’s my favorite meal.”

3. Which sentence is written correctly?

a) She was excited about the vacation; but she was also nervous.
b) She was excited about the vacation; it was her first time traveling
abroad.
c) She was excited about the vacation; she packed everything,
including: snacks, and books.

4. Choose the sentence that correctly uses a colon:

a) The ingredients for the recipe: include milk, eggs, and flour.
b) The ingredients for the recipe include: milk, eggs, and flour.
c) The ingredients: for the recipe include milk, eggs, flour.

5. Which of the following changes would make the sentence below

correct?
Sentence: “My brother who lives in Chicago is visiting us this
weekend.”
a) Add commas before and after “who lives in Chicago.”
b) Add a comma before “who.”
c) Add a dash after “brother.”

6. Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a dash?

a) She wanted to call him—he was her best friend.
b) She wanted — to call him, he was her best friend.
 c) She wanted to call him: he was her — best friend.

7. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.

________ going to be late if they don’t leave soon.
a) There
b) Their
c) They’re

8. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.

Is that ________ car parked outside?
a) There
b) Their
c) They’re

9. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.

________ going to need help with this assignment.
a) You’re
b) Your

10. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.

________ always on time for their appointments.
a) There
b) Their
c) They’re

Part 2: Identifying Punctuation Usages

Write at least two different uses for each punctuation mark listed below.
Provide and example for each usage.

Example format:
Colon:
To introduce a list: “You need to bring: water, snacks, and a hat.”
To introduce a quote: “John said: ‘I would like some soup’”

1. Comma:
Use #1:
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Use #2:
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2. Apostrophe:
Use #1:
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Use #2:
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3. Semicolon:
Use #1:
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Example:
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Use #2:
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Example:
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4. Dash:
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Use #2:
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Part 3: Write the correct punctuation for each scenario described

below.

1. Use a colon to introduce a list in this sentence:

“I need to pack several things for the trip water, food, clothes, and
sunscreen.”

Answer:

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2. Add a semicolon to join two related clauses:

“I love to read novels they are my favorite type of book.”

Answer:
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3. Use a dash to indicate a break in thought:

“I was going to meet you but I got held up at work.”

Answer:
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4. Use commas to correct this list:

“I need to bring a tent a flashlight a pillow and a water bottle.”

Answer:

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Part 4: Create Sentences

1. Write a sentence that includes a semicolon and at least one comma.

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2. Write a sentence that includes at least one dash.

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3. Write a sentence that correctly uses both functions of an apostrophe.

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4. Write a sentence that includes a colon.

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Part 5: Sentence Structure Paragraph

In a short paragraph (4-5 sentences), write about a favourite hobby or

activity. Use at least five different types of punctuation from the following
list: comma, period, colon, semicolon, dash, and apostrophe. Be sure
to use each punctuation mark correctly.

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