English Grammar and Punctuation Flashcards
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Where should a comma be placed in this sentence? 'After eating lunch we went to the park.'
Answer: After 'lunch'
A comma should follow the introductory clause 'After eating lunch' to separate it from the main clause.
Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly to show that ONE dog owns a bowl?
Answer: The dog's bowl was empty.
'The dog's bowl' correctly uses an apostrophe + s to show possession by a single dog.
Which punctuation mark should end an exclamatory sentence?
Answer: Exclamation mark
An exclamation mark is placed at the end of exclamatory sentences to show strong emotion or emphasis.
Which sentence uses speech marks (inverted commas) correctly?
Answer: "Come here," said the teacher.
Option B correctly encloses the spoken words in speech marks and places the comma inside the closing speech mark.
Which punctuation mark is used to introduce a list?
Answer: Colon
A colon is used to introduce a list or to signal that something follows directly from the previous clause.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Answer: It's a lovely day, isn't it?
'It's' and 'isn't' both need apostrophes for contractions, a comma separates the tag question, and a question mark ends the sentence.
Where does the apostrophe go to show that several girls own a school bag?
Answer: girls' bag
'Girls' is already a plural noun ending in -s, so the apostrophe is placed after the final s: girls' bag.