Test: Punctuation- 1 - Class 6 MCQ

To signify that the statement is a direct question, we use a question mark at the end of the sentence. Hence, the correct answer is D) No Change.

According to general rule, the possessive of a singular noun (here, 'country' and 'Bristol') is formed by adding an apostrophe (') and s. Only an apostrophe is used for nouns that are singular but have a final word in plural and end with ans. 
Thus, by applying the rules of using apostrophe and eliminating the incorrect options, the correct answer must be Option C.

Exclamation marks are used after interjections, or after sentences that express a strong emotion such as surprise, astonishment, etc. It may be used to end any exclamatory sentence to show emphasis. In the sentence given, 'Oh' is an interjection. Hence, the correct option is B) Oh!

Apostrophe is used to indicate possession. Apostrophe is used before 's' with singular nouns and after 's' with plural nouns. Here, 'buildings' is a plural noun and doors and windows belong to the buildings. Therefore, the correct use of apostrophe is: C) The two buildings' doors and windows were damaged in the blast. 

"Yours" is a possessive pronoun, meaning it shows possession or ownership. Unlike other possessive nouns, possessive pronouns (his, hers, theirs, ours, yours, its) do not require an apostrophe. Therefore, the correct answer is Option D: 'Yours'."

Exclamation marks are used after interjections, or after sentences that express a strong emotion such as surprise, astonishment, etc. It may be used to end any exclamatory sentence to show emphasis. In the sentence given, 'stop' is an interjection. Hence, the correct option is A) Stop!

According to general rule, a full stop should be placed at the end of a declarative or imperative sentence. A declarative sentence states a simple fact or argument whereas, an imperative sentence is one that gives a command.
The given sentence can be identified as a declarative sentence and a period should be used to mark an end. Thus, the correct answer is Option D, no change.
The other remaining options are incorrect. 
Option A - A question mark is used to mark an interrogative clause.
Option B - A comma is used to generate a pause in a sentence.
Option C - An exclamation mark is used to indicate strong feelings or high volume.

Exclamation marks are used after interjections, or after sentences that express a strong emotion such as surprise, astonishment, etc. It may be used to end any exclamatory sentence to show emphasis. In the sentence given, 'Forward march' is an interjection. Hence, the correct option is D) No Change.

Affirmative answers have the following structure: Yes, subject+auxiliary verb in the same tense as the question. Therefore Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the rule, hence incorrect. 

The best choice is:

d) no change

Explanation:

The original sentence uses a neutral, declarative tone ("but when"), which fits the confident and matter-of-fact style of the statement.

• a) "but when!" – An exclamation mark adds excessive emphasis, making it sound overly dramatic rather than assured.

• b) "but when," – A comma creates an unnatural pause, breaking the flow of the sentence.

• c) "but when?" – A question mark contradicts the statement's certainty (it's not a question but a rhetorical assertion).

The unchanged version ("but when") maintains the intended tone of inevitability.

Final Answer: (d) no change