beach park 8th grade language usage punctuation 2 name choose which sentence from the group is punctuated correctly. question
Beach Park
8th Grade Language Usage
Punctuation 2
Name
Choose which sentence from the group is punctuated correctly.
Question #1:
A.
With the exception of Kelsey, the entire class, is going on the
field trip.
B.
With the exception of Kelsey, the entire class is going on the
field trip.
C.
With the exception, of Kelsey, the entire class is going on the
field trip.
D.
With the exception of Kelsey, the entire class is going on, the
field trip.
Question #2:
A.
The first Independence Day was on July 4 1776.
B.
The first Independence Day, was on July 4, 1776.
C.
The first Independence Day was on July 4, 1776.
D.
The first, Independence Day was on July 4, 1776.
Question #3:
A.
During the concert, a fan, jumped onto the stage.
B.
During the concert a fan jumped, onto the stage.
C.
During the concert, a fan jumped onto the stage.
D.
During the concert a fan jumped onto the stage.
Question #4:
A.
Amelia, Mr. Jackson's daughter spent her summer at Cape Cod.
B.
Amelia Mr. Jackson's daughter, spent her summer at Cape Cod.
C.
Amelia, Mr. Jackson's daughter, spent her summer at Cape Cod.
D.
Amelia, Mr. Jackson's daughter, spent her summer, at Cape Cod.
Question #5:
A.
The former governor of Arkansas, Bill Clinton, became President in
January 1993.
B.
The former governor of Arkansas Bill Clinton, became President in
January 1993.
C.
The former governor of Arkansas, Bill Clinton, became President,
in January 1993.
D.
The former governor of Arkansas, Bill Clinton became President in
January 1993.
Question #6:
A.
When we win, this tennis match we will break the school record.
B.
When we win this tennis match we will break the school record.
C.
When we win this tennis match we will break the school, record.
D.
When we win this tennis match, we will break the school record.
Question #7:
A.
The pollution of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans was
discussed, at the conference.
B.
The pollution, of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans was
discussed at the conference.
C.
The pollution of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans was
discussed at the conference.
D.
The pollution of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans was
discussed at the conference.
Question #8:
A.
My mom was born on July 19, 1946 in Tucson, Arizona.
B.
My mom was born on July 19, 1946, in Tucson Arizona.
C.
My mom, was born on July 19, 1946, in Tucson, Arizona.
D.
My mom was born on July 19, 1946, in Tucson, Arizona.
Beach Park
8th Grade Language Usage
Punctuation 2
Name
Question #9:
A.
Niaz you need, to hurry to class.
B.
Niaz you need to hurry to class.
C.
Niaz, you need to hurry. to class.
D.
Niaz, you need to hurry to class.
Question #10:
A.
That fisherman who comes out here, every day has gotten a new
boat.
B.
That fisherman, who comes out here every day has gotten a new
boat.
C.
That fisherman who comes out here every day, has gotten a new
boat.
D.
That fisherman, who comes out here every day, has gotten a new
boat.
Question #11:
A.
Charles's birthday, is November 5 1964.
B.
Charles's birthday is November 5 1964.
C.
Charles's birthday is November 5, 1964.
D.
Charles's birthday, is November 5, 1964.
Question #12:
A.
On December 7, 1787, Delaware became the first state of the United
States.
B.
On December 7, 1787, Delaware became the first state, of the
United States.
C.
On December 7, 1787, Delaware, became the first state of the
United States.
D.
On December 7, 1787 Delaware became the first state of the United
States.
Question #13:
A.
My nephew Lewis lives in Jackson Mississippi.
B.
My nephew Lewis lives in Jackson, Mississippi.
C.
My nephew Lewis, lives in Jackson, Mississippi.
D.
My nephew, Lewis, lives in Jackson, Mississippi.
Question #14:
A.
During lunch, in the park we saw a rabbit.
B.
During lunch in the park we saw, a rabbit.
C.
During lunch in the park, we saw a rabbit.
D.
During lunch, in the park, we saw a rabbit.
Question #15:
A.
Oh, I did not see that can.
B.
Oh I did not see that can.
C.
Oh I did not, see that can.
D.
Oh, I did not see, that can.
Question #16:
A.
Yes, I plan, to attend the game.
B.
Yes, I plan to attend the game.
C.
Yes I plan to attend the game.
D.
Yes I plan, to attend the game.
Question #17:
A.
On the table, in the basement, there is a box of tools.
B.
On the table in the basement, there is a box, of tools.
C.
On the table in the basement there is a box of tools.
D.
On the table in the basement, there is a box of tools.
Question #18:
A.
The bald eagle which is our school mascot, is a magnificent bird.
B.
The bald eagle, which is our school mascot is a magnificent bird.
C.
The bald eagle, which, is our school mascot is a magnificent bird.
D.
The bald eagle, which is our school mascot, is a magnificent bird.
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8th Grade Language Usage
Punctuation 2
Name
Question #19:
A.
The car muffler, which we just, had fixed, fell off the car.
B.
The car muffler which we just had fixed, fell off the car.
C.
The car muffler, which we just had fixed fell off the car.
D.
The car muffler, which we just had fixed, fell off the car.
Question #20:
A.
Eugene, called his friends, and they invited him to the ball game.
B.
Eugene, called his friends and they invited him to the ball game.
C.
Eugene called his friends, and they invited him, to the ball game.
D.
Eugene called his friends, and they invited him to the ball game.
Question #21:
A.
While trying to find the exit, Terry, met many of his friends in
the dining area.
B.
While trying to find the exit Terry, met many of his friends in
the dining area.
C.
While trying to find the exit, Terry met many of his friends, in
the dining area.
D.
While trying to find the exit, Terry met many of his friends in
the dining area.
Question #22:
A.
The winning photo, a picture of Cindy's cat was displayed at the
mall.
B.
The winning photo a picture of Cindy's cat, was displayed at the
mall.
C.
The winning photo, a picture of Cindy's cat, was displayed, at the
mall.
D.
The winning photo, a picture of Cindy's cat, was displayed at the
mall.
Question #23:
A.
For the party Saturday Ronald, will bring cheese dip.
B.
For the party Saturday, Ronald will bring, cheese dip.
C.
For the party, Saturday, Ronald will bring cheese dip.
D.
For the party Saturday, Ronald will bring cheese dip.
Question #24:
A.
The puppy, was chewing on the garden hose, and Mr. Stanley became
very angry at him.
B.
The puppy was chewing on the garden hose, and Mr. Stanley, became
very angry at him.
C.
The puppy was chewing, on the garden hose and Mr. Stanley became
very angry at him.
D.
The puppy was chewing on the garden hose, and Mr. Stanley became
very angry at him.
Beach Park
8th Grade Language Usage
Punctuation 2
Answer Key
1. B -With the exception of Kelsey, the entire class is going on the
field trip.
2. C -The first Independence Day was on July 4, 1776.
3. C -During the concert, a fan jumped onto the stage.
4. C -Amelia, Mr. Jackson's daughter, spent her summer at Cape Cod.
5. A -The former governor of Arkansas, Bill Clinton, became President
in January 199
6. D -When we win this tennis match, we will break the school record.
7. D -The pollution of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans was
discussed at the co
8. D -My mom was born on July 19, 1946, in Tucson, Arizona.
9. D -Niaz, you need to hurry to class.
10. D -That fisherman, who comes out here every day, has gotten a new
boat.
11. C -Charles's birthday is November 5, 1964.
12. A -On December 7, 1787, Delaware became the first state of the
United States.
13. B -My nephew Lewis lives in Jackson, Mississippi.
14. C -During lunch in the park, we saw a rabbit.
15. A -Oh, I did not see that can.
16. B -Yes, I plan to attend the game.
17. D -On the table in the basement, there is a box of tools.
18. D -The bald eagle, which is our school mascot, is a magnificent
bird.
19. D -The car muffler, which we just had fixed, fell off the car.
20. D -Eugene called his friends, and they invited him to the ball
game.
21. D -While trying to find the exit, Terry met many of his friends in
the dining area.
22. D -The winning photo, a picture of Cindy's cat, was displayed at
the mall.
23. D -For the party Saturday, Ronald will bring cheese dip.
24. D -The puppy was chewing on the garden hose, and Mr. Stanley
became very angr