End punctuation 1

The period, exclamation point and question mark are called end punctuation. We all know how to use these basic punctuation marks—or do we? See if you know the ins and outs of end punctuation with this quiz.

1. Which sentence is punctuated properly?a) Would you please go to the post office for me.b) Did you finish your homework?c) Both a) and b).
2. Punctuate a sentence that ends in the abbreviation for etcetera as follows:a) She loves reading about horses, dogs, cats, etc.b) The office needs new computers, telephones, fax machines, etc.c) Buy food for supper tonight: potatoes, pork chops, (etc.).
3. A question mark in parentheses can be used toa) express uncertainty.b) mark the end of any sentence.c) express the writer's disbelief.
4. Writers can express their disbelief by using an exclamation point like this:a) Thousands of people [!] attended the concert in the rain.b) Thousands of people (!) attended the concert in the rain.c) Thousands of people—!—attended the concert in the rain.
5. Which sentence has the correct punctuation?a) Churchill said, "Canada is the linchpin of the English-speaking world".b) Did John say he bought "a nice house" or "an ice house?"c) The audience immediately stood up and yelled, "Encore!"
6. Which of the following abbreviations is punctuated properly?a) NNW. (North northwest)b) R.C.M.P. (Royal Canadian Mounted Police)c) ATV (all-terrain vehicle)
7. Choose the sentence that is punctuated properly.a) Did the tourist ask, "How can I get to the museum?"?b) Did the tourist ask, "How can I get to the museum?"c) Did the tourist ask, "How can I get to the museum"?