Test: Punctuation - Year 3 MCQ

Commas,

Full stops.

Apostrophes.

Exclamation marks.

Before every word.

Only in short sentences.

Only when listing more than two items.

When combining two independent clauses.

To show possession.

To make the word plural.

To indicate a contraction.

To emphasize the word.

She said, "I love ice cream".

He shouted, "Help!"

They saw a sign that said, "No entry".

The teacher told them, "Please sit quietly."

Always.

Never.

Only in formal letters.

When the name is at the beginning or end of a sentence.

We're going to the beach tomorrow.

Theyre going to the store.

Hes going to his friends' house.

Shes got a new bike.

He bought apples, oranges and bananas.

She likes to read, to swim and to dance.

They visited London, Paris, and Rome.

The dog ran fast, barked loudly and played fetch.

In academic writing.

In newspaper headlines.

In fiction stories.

In direct speech or quotations.

The cats toy was missing.

Sarahs book is on the table.

The childrens playroom is upstairs.

His friends car is red.

Always.

Only when writing a letter.

Only in formal writing.

When indicating that it is not the person's real name.