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Grade 6 English Quiz: Punctuation and Capitalization

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Read each question carefully and choose the best answer if a list of options is provided. For questions without options, write your answer in the space provided.


  1. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

    • A. I like to eat apples, bananas and oranges.
    • B. I like to eat apples bananas, and oranges.
    • C. I like to eat apples, bananas, and oranges.
    • D. I like, to eat apples bananas and oranges.
  2. Identify the correctly capitalized sentence.

    • A. the president spoke to the nation.
    • B. The President spoke to the nation.
    • C. The president Spoke to the Nation.
    • D. the President spoke to The nation.
  3. Where should a comma be placed in the following sentence? "After school I am going to the park."

    • (Write your answer in the space provided)
  4. Which sentence is missing a punctuation mark at the end?

    • A. What time is it
    • B. Can you help me?
    • C. I love reading books!
    • D. Where are we going?
  5. Choose the correctly capitalized title.

    • A. the great gatsby
    • B. The Great Gatsby
    • C. The great Gatsby
    • D. The Great gatsby
  6. In which sentence is the comma used incorrectly?

    • A. My dog, Max, loves to play fetch.
    • B. She said, "I will come later."
    • C. I saw a puppy, and it was very cute!
    • D. I enjoy running swimming and biking.
  7. Fill in the blank with the correct punctuation:
    "I can't believe it's already ___ 2023!"

    • (Write your answer in the space provided)
  8. Which of the following sentences uses quotation marks correctly?

    • A. Annie said "I will be there soon."
    • B. "Did you finish your homework?" asked Sam.
    • C. Tom replied, "That's a great idea".
    • D. She said, I'm not coming.
  9. Identify the sentence with an error in capitalization.

    • A. My birthday is in June.
    • B. I visited the Grand Canyon last summer.
    • C. We learned about the american revolution in history class.
    • D. She loves to read Harry Potter books.
  10. Where should the apostrophe be placed in this sentence?
    "The dogs ball is missing."

    • (Write your answer in the space provided)
  11. Which sentence requires a semicolon?

    • A. I wanted to go to the movies, but I had homework.
    • B. She loves to paint; her sister, however, prefers to draw.
    • C. He enjoys hiking and camping; and fishing.
    • D. I have a test tomorrow; I should study.
  12. Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

    • A. She said, I will call you later.
    • B. "Are you coming to the party" she asked.
    • C. He replied, "I will meet you there!"
    • D. "This is my favorite song!" she said.
  13. Fill in the blank with the correct punctuation:
    "I can't wait to see you ___ tomorrow!"

    • (Write your answer in the space provided)
  14. Which of the following sentences has an error in punctuation?

    • A. Can we go to the park, please?
    • B. I'm not sure about that.
    • C. The weather is nice today.
    • D. He said I love ice cream.
  15. Select the correctly capitalized sentence.

    • A. My favorite author is J.k. Rowling.
    • B. My favorite author is J.K. Rowling.
    • C. My Favorite Author is J.K. Rowling.
    • D. My favorite Author is j.k. rowling.

Good Luck!

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