Grammar Quiz: Punctuation

This quiz tests your knowledge of commas, semicolons, colons, and dashes. For each sentence, select the option in which the sentence is correctly punctuated. If there are no errors, select “The sentence(s) is (are) punctuated correctly.”

. By seeing their parents walk, children take their first steps, by hearing their parents talk, children begin to speak their own words.

. Energy is derived from four nutritional categories: carbohydrates, proteins, fats and minerals and vitamins.

. The top rugby team from Brandon, Manitoba will travel to Cardiff, Wales to meet and compete with players from around the world.

. The patient has Crohn's disease, an intestinal disorder, along with bipolar disorder and chronic depression, both mental illnesses.

. One thing is more important to a child than anything else; feeling loved and cared about.

. Manufacturers are required to conduct safety tests on their products, however, they are not required to publish the results.

. We are requesting that Alan Fortescue, who was seen in the vicinity of 1600 Market Street on August 17, 2007, contact the police immediately.

. After the new one-child policy was implemented the birth rate decreased to a steady average of 1.8; similar to that of Western industrialized countries.

. In the last 17 years, liposuction has been the most popular form of cosmetic surgery, followed by breast augmentation.

. Conflicting gender roles, family pressures from extended families and in-laws and alcohol abuse are three causes for violence against Indo-Canadian women.

. Although, exercise and healthy eating are not the easiest ways to lose weight, they do provide many long-term health benefits.

. Rap music has spread around the world and today there are rappers all across the globe from Europe to Africa and eastern Asia.

. The spiritual beliefs of many Aboriginal Canadians may lead them to embrace a holistic form of justice; one that is restorative, and seeks to heal the community.

. The movie 'An Inconvenient Truth' discusses the pressures and effects that society today is placing on the environment.

. Heavy consumers of anabolic steroids can experience withdrawal symptoms including, fatigue, restlessness, appetite loss, insomnia, and reduced sex drive.

. In 1993, shortly after the release of Mortal Kombat, two US senators launched an investigation into video game violence.

. Cocaine, a crystalline alkaloid obtained from coca leaves is a stimulant to the nervous system and unfortunately is one of the most addictive drugs today.

. As a result of the number of hours spent in front of the TV, many children are finding less time for physical activity which can adversely affect their health and well-being.

. Every year, more diesel-powered cars are being announced, whereas only a small number have been produced in the past.

. Essays require their writers to think critically, present a logical argument, organize ideas in an outline, provide specific support for these ideas, utilizing the principles of coherent paragraph construction, and write clearly and correctly.

. Author Margaret Atwood said, "Optimism means better than reality, pessimism means worse than reality. I'm a realist."

. Chris always said that only three things ever made him angry, intolerance, intolerance, and intolerance.

. Today, writers have more options than ever before. They can try to get their work published by traditional publishers, or they can publish with a vanity press, or publish on their own, at no cost, through online publishers.

. To arrange a successful conference for 200 attendees, was an amazing achievement for the new intern, and was one reason why she was offered a full-time job after graduation.

. After final exams, the three friends had a quiet dinner to celebrate their achievements and to say good-bye and thank you after four years of living, studying, and growing up together.

. The meeting with the Dean of Students, Ms. Watson was held in the small conference room. All who attended were content with the final consensus on the issues that were discussed.

. In summer, we like to drive to the park for a picnic. Our picnic basket contains the usual staples; such as plastic plates, reusable cups, napkins, salt, pepper, and insect repellant.

. Even though you may have the time to do your homework the location where you work can hinder your progress if it is too noisy, badly lit, cluttered, or full of distractions.

. Over the years, Erik had seen so many pictures of Niagara Falls that he was sure he'd be unimpressed when he visited, however, when he finally saw Niagara Falls, he realized he'd been wrong.

. Margit's favourite artist is Vincent Van Gogh, she especially likes his paintings of irises because they remind her of her grandmother's garden.

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