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(The American English usage prevails.)
Used to end a sentence.
Example: I love learning English.
Used at the end of a question.
Example: Do you speak English?
Used to separate items in a list or to separate clauses.
Example: I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.
Used to show strong emotion or emphasis.
Example: That's amazing!
Example: My friend John visited Paris last summer.
Select the correct punctuation for each sentence:
1. Where are you going
2. I need three items a pen, paper, and eraser
3. That was an amazing performance
4. She bought apples oranges, and bananas
5. The class ends at 3 PM
Click on each sentence to fix the spacing:
Click on each sentence to fix the capitalization:
Instructions: Click on the text to edit and fix all punctuation, spacing, and capitalization errors.
Your score: 0/10
Used to indicate direct speech or quotations; a quote or certain title within a quote.
Double quotation marks: She said, "I'll be there soon."
Single quotation marks: She said, "'Dream of the Red Chamber' is a classic novel."
Used to connect related independent clauses.
Example: I have a big test tomorrow; I need to study tonight.
Used to introduce a list, explanation, or definition.
Example: I need three things: a pen, paper, and a calculator.
Used to join words or parts of words.
Example: This is a well-written essay.
Used to indicate a break in thought or to emphasize information.
Example: The concert — which was sold out — was amazing.
Used to indicate an omission or a pause in speech.
Example: I'm not sure... maybe we should wait.
Used to include additional information or clarification.
Example: The meeting (which lasted two hours) was productive.
Used to show possession or contraction.
Possession: That is John's book.
Contraction: I'm going to the store.
Select the correct punctuation for each sentence:
1. She said ___ I'll be there at 8 PM ___
2. I need to buy several items ___ milk, bread, eggs, and cheese.
3. I'm not sure what to do ___ perhaps we should ask for help.
4. The concert ___ which was sold out ___ was amazing.
5. I have a big test tomorrow ___ I need to study tonight.
Instructions: Click on the text to edit and fix all punctuation errors, including advanced punctuation.
Your score: 0/10