Punctuation and Capitalisation

1. What is described as the most common mistake made when using a question mark?

• A) Using it in the middle of a sentence
• B) Using it for a statement that expresses a thought requiring an answer
• C) Forgetting to use it for a direct question
• D) Using it along with a period

2. Which punctuation mark is used at the end of a sentence that is a question?

• A) Period
• B) Comma
• C) Question Mark
• D) Exclamation Mark

3. When should an exclamation mark be used?

• A) At the end of every sentence
• B) When quoting another person
• C) When issuing a command or speaking forcefully
• D) When separating items in a list

4. When is a semicolon used, according to the provided text?

• A) To end a forceful command
• B) To separate items in a simple list like apples, pears, and oranges
• C) To introduce a quotation
• D) To separate items in a series if the elements already include commas

5. According to the text, what are quotation marks used for?

• A) To show strong emotion in a sentence.
• B) To separate geographical names.
• C) To quote another person's words exactly.
• D) To form the possessive of nouns.

6. What is one of the three uses of an apostrophe mentioned in the text?

• A) To end a sentence
• B) To introduce a list of items
• C) To separate independent clauses
• D) To show the omission of letters

7. According to the text, when are periods NOT included in an abbreviation?

• A) When the abbreviation is at the end of a sentence
• B) When the abbreviation is for a person's title, like Mr.
• C) When the abbreviated phrase is pronounced, like NASA
• D) When the abbreviation is 'etc.'