English Punctuation Trivia Quiz for Wizard101 Fans

Questions and Answers

Three periods in a row are called _________.

Ellipses

A period is also used to __________ words.

Abbreviate

Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe?

The horse's tail is so pretty.

Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly?

Sally said, "It's time to cook dinner." Signup and view all the answers

A semi-colon is primarily used to:

Join two connected sentences Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe?

I can't do it, because it is too hard. Signup and view all the answers

An exclamation mark is often used to express what?

Excitement Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence below uses a comma(s) correctly?

Megan, who lives next door, loves dogs. Signup and view all the answers

What is the apostrophe's main function?

Show ownership or possession Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence below uses a comma correctly?

I love to play video games, but they are hard. Signup and view all the answers

Quotation marks are used to do what?

Show speech Signup and view all the answers

Where does the period go in a sentence?

At the end Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Punctuation Basics

Three periods in a row are known as ellipses.
A period can also be used to abbreviate words.

Apostrophe Usage

The phrase "The horse's tail is so pretty." correctly demonstrates the use of an apostrophe for possession.
The sentence "I can't do it, because it is too hard." also correctly utilizes an apostrophe to indicate contraction.
The main function of an apostrophe is to show ownership or possession.

Quotation Marks

Quotation marks are used to show speech, as seen in the example "Sally said, 'It's time to cook dinner.'".

Comma Usage

The sentence "Megan, who lives next door, loves dogs." illustrates the correct use of commas for clarifying additional information.
The example "I love to play video games, but they are hard." demonstrates correct comma placement before conjunctions.

Exclamation Marks

An exclamation mark expresses excitement or strong emotion.

Semi-colon

A semi-colon is primarily used to join two connected sentences, indicating a close relationship between the ideas presented.

Period Placement

The period should be placed at the end of a sentence to signify its conclusion.

Description

Test your knowledge of English punctuation with these fun and engaging flashcards from Wizard101. This quiz covers various punctuation marks and their correct usage in sentences. Perfect for reinforcing your understanding of grammar rules!