Punctuation Practice Test

1. Studies show that children; who are physically active may perform better in the classroom.

A. NO CHANGE

B. children,

C. children

D. children:

2. Last week, Theodore—who is an extremely conscientious student, won a $10,000 scholarship; his parents are incredibly proud.

A. NO CHANGE

B. student—won

C. student won

D. student: won

3. Julie was thoroughly confused: she couldn’t figure out where she put her car keys.

 A. NO CHANGE

B. confused, she

C. confused she,

D. confused she

4. Paul was overcome with joy when he saw actor, Keanu Reeves, in the parking lot of a McDonald’s restaurant.

A. NO CHANGE

B. actor, Keanu Reeves

C. actor: Keanu Reeves

D. actor Keanu Reeves

5. I hurried home from school to find Max, my dog that I’ve had for five years chewing on my favorite pair of shoes.

A. NO CHANGE

B. had, for five years chewing

C. had for five years, chewing

D. had, for five, years chewing

1. The soft, blue cloth slid through her fingers easily.
   1. NO CHANGE
   2. blue, cloth slid through
   3. blue cloth slid, through
   4. blue cloth, slid through
2. After hearing good things about it, I wanted to read Crime and Punishment, but the book, itself, turned out to be super boring.
   1. NO CHANGE
   2. the book itself,
   3. the book itself
   4. itself
3. Talking to my friends, on the phone, is one of my favorite things to do.
   1. NO CHANGE
   2. friends on the phone
   3. friends on the phone,
   4. friends on, the phone
4. I wasn't planning on going to the wedding, however you've convinced me that it's a good idea.
   1. NO CHANGE
   2. wedding, however,
   3. wedding. However,
   4. wedding,

Answers: 1. C, 2. B, 3. A, 4. D, 5. C
Answers: 1. A, 2. C, 3. B, 4. C