Punctuation Practice Test
INSTRUCTIONS: For questions 1-18 below, correct all punctuation errors by writing in the correct marks in
their correct places. Some sentences only need basic punctuation, like apostrophes and periods; others require
more complex forms, such as dashes, hyphens, colons, and ellipses.
1. The paper was clear pertinent and well written
2. Harry and Donnas honeymoon was just as frantic as their wedding
3. She won the race easily in fact she set a state record
4. I am recalling his story I believe as accurately as I can
5. The last year of the twentieth century is 2000 not 99
6. I expected a package this morning however I waited all day for it to arrive
7. Rainy days arent all that bad they provide the water crucial for all life
8. She witnessed a crime on her street she promptly locked her doors
9. We traveled to Rome Italy Athens Greece and Paris France
10. Shakespeare said it best Alls well that ends well
11. He is not well- liked although he says he is everyones friend
12. Sarah she had always loved animals took in the stray kitten
13. Certainly you may borrow my book Gary
14. The 1950s singer Patty Paige sang the novelty song How Much is That Doggie in
the Window
15. Nearly all Americans own a Bible but few including scholars of literature have read
it
16. Hmmm its a tough decision but Ill take the red one
17. Tuesday July 25 1967 is my birthday
18. I do the laundry make dinner and pick up the kids I should receive a medal for
all of these chores
