Mastering Periods: Enhance Your English Grammar Skills

Question 1

What is the primary reason for using a period at the end of a sentence?

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To conclude the sentence

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To turn it into a question

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To make it an exclamation

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To indicate that the sentence is incomplete

Question 2

What is the correct way to punctuate this sentence: "The dog barked loudly at the mailman"?

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The dog barked loudly at the mailman.

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The dog barked loudly at the mailman; it was very loud.

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The dog barked at the mailman, it was very loud.

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The dog barked. Loudly at the mailman, it was very loud.

Question 3

Which of the following is the correct way to punctuate this sentence: "The car is blue"?

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The car is blue.

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The car, is blue.

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The car is blue

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the.car is blue.

Question 4

Why are periods important in writing?

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To indicate the end of a sentence

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To separate words

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To emphasize certain words

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To replace commas

Question 5

Is it always true that periods are placed at the end of sentences?

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No

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Yes

Question 6

Which word below is NOT followed by a period in formal writing?

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and

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Mr.

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Dr.

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Ms.

Question 7

Rewrite the sentence 'the dog ran home' with the correct punctuation:

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The dog ran home.

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The dog, ran home

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The dog ran home?

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The dog? Ran home

Question 8

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

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I went to the store and bought milk.

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I went to the store, and I bought milk

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I went to the store. And I bought milk

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I went. To the store. And bought milk

Question 9

When writing a direct quote, where should the period be placed?

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At the end of the quote, before the punctuation mark

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Inside the quotation marks

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Outside the quotation marks

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It is not used in direct quotes

Question 10

What is the main reason for using periods in writing?

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To make the text easier to read and understand

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To add emphasis to certain words

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To replace commas and other punctuation marks

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To indicate the end of a question

Question 11

What is the correct way to abbreviate the word "Doctor"?

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Dr.

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Dr

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dr.

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DR

Question 12

Which sentence is written correctly using a period and a conjunction?

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My dog's name is Max, and he is very friendly

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My dog's name is Max and he is very friendly.

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My dog's name is Max. And he is very friendly

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My dog's name is Max.and he is very friendly

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using periods correctly?

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Faster reading

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Clarity

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Accuracy

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Professionalism

Question 14

Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of a period in a direct quotation?

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She said, "I'm going to the store."

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"I'm going to the store", she said.

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She said "I'm going to the store"

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She said: "I'm going to the store."

Question 15

Which sentence uses periods correctly to end declarative sentences?

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The cat purred at the door.

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The dog ate his bone and the cat purred at the door

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The birds chirped the sun shone and I smiled.

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I love to read write and play with my friends.

Question 16

Which sentence contains an incorrect use of a period?

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The car is red. I need to fix it.

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The dog barked at the mailman.

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What is your favorite color?

Question 17

What is the term for a group of sentences that form a complete thought?

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Paragraph

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Period

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Clause

Question 18

Which of the following sentences is a fragment?

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Running down the field

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The boy kicked the ball

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The tree swayed in the wind

Question 19

When writing numbers with decimals, where should a period be placed?

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After the decimal point

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Before the first digit

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After the last digit

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of an indirect question?

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I asked him what time it was.

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Can you tell me the time?

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It's time to go.

Question 21

When writing a title, which words should be capitalized?

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Main nouns, verbs, and adjectives

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Only nouns

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Only the first word

Question 22

What is the purpose of using an ellipsis (...) in a sentence?

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To show a pause or omission

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To emphasize a word or phrase

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To separate items in a sentence

Question 23

When should a period NOT be used?

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At the end of a question

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After an exclamation

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To separate items in a list

Question 24

Which example correctly uses a period to separate items in a list?

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I need to buy: apples, bananas, and oranges.

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I need to buy apples; bananas; and oranges.

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I need to buy apples bananas and oranges.

Question 25

What is the main reason we use periods in English grammar?

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To show the end of a complete thought

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To separate words in a sentence

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To emphasize a particular word or phrase

Question 26

Which sentence is punctuated correctly using periods?

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The dog barked. The man ran away.

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The dog barked the man ran away

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The dog barked; the man ran away.

Question 27

How are periods and ellipses different?

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A period ends a sentence, while an ellipsis shows something is missing.

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An ellipsis ends a sentence, while a period shows something is missing.

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Periods and ellipses are the same.

Question 28

When is it correct to use a period inside a quotation?

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When the quotation ends with a period

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When the quotation ends with an exclamation mark

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When the quotation ends with a question mark

Question 29

Periods should be used to end which type of sentence?

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Statements

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Questions

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Exclamations

Question 30

Which of the following is the correct way to punctuate a sentence that ends with an abbreviation?

Accepted Answer

USA is a large country.

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USA. is a large country

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USA, is a large country

Question 31

When should a period be used after an interjection?

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Only if the interjection is at the end of a sentence

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Always

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Never

Question 32

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

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The cat sat on the mat. It was sleeping.

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The cat sat on the mat, it was sleeping.

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The cat sat on the mat it was sleeping

Question 33

In English grammar, how many main types of periods are commonly used?

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3

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1

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2

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4

Question 34

Which sentence contains an unnecessary period?

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I like reading. .

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The car is red.

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The cat sat on the mat.

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The sky is blue.

Question 35

What is another term for a period?

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Full stop

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Comma

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Semi-colon

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Dash

Question 36

When should you use a period in a list?

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After each item

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Before each item

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After the last item only

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Never

Question 37

When should you NOT use a period?

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In the middle of a sentence

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At the end of a sentence

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After an abbreviation

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After a list item

Question 38

Which of the following sentences contains a period error?

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The cat sat on the mat..

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The weather is cold and windy.

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The book was interesting. However, it was too long.

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I went to the store, but I forgot my wallet.

Question 39

Identify the sentence that uses a period correctly after a declarative sentence, even with additional punctuation:

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The cat ran quickly across the room toward his toys.

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The cat ran quickly across the room towards his toys.

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The cat ran quickly across the room toward his toys

Question 40

Which option exemplifies the correct use of a period to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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The weather was terrible, so we stayed inside.

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The weather was terrible so we stayed inside.

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The weather was terrible, and therefore we stayed inside

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The weather was terrible - so we decided to stay inside.

Question 41

In which sentence is the period used correctly to indicate an abbreviation?

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Dr. Smith performed the surgery.

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Dr Smith is an excellent surgeon.

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Dr. Smith was knowledgeable in the field.

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Dr. Smith MD performed the surgery.

Question 42

Which of the following sentences illustrates a run-on sentence?

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The dog barked and the cat ran away.

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The dog, which was barking, scared the cat.

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The dog barked, and the cat ran away.

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The dog barked, so the cat ran away.

Question 43

Identify the sentence that correctly uses a period to separate elements in a list:

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I need to buy milk, bread, and eggs.

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I need to buy: milk, bread and eggs.

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I need to buy milk; bread; and eggs.

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I need to buy milk, bread, and eggs,

Question 44

Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a period to conclude an interrogative sentence?

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Did you finish your homework?

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Did you finished your homework?

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Did you finish your homework!

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Did you finish your homework

Question 45

Which sentence uses a period correctly to end a declarative sentence?

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The cat is sleeping peacefully.

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Where is the book

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The sky looks beautiful tonight

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I can't believe I forgot my keys

Question 46

What is the main purpose of using a period in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

To mark the end of a complete thought

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To indicate a question

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To show emphasis

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To separate words in a sentence

Question 47

Which of the following words should be followed by a period?

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Mr.

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because

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to

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and

Question 48

What should be added at the end of the following sentence: 'The sky is so blue'?

Accepted Answer

A period

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A question mark

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A semicolon

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A comma

Question 49

Which sentence is written correctly?

Accepted Answer

The dog jumped over the fence.

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The dog jumped over the fence

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The dog jumped over the fence?

Question 50

What is another name for a period?

Accepted Answer

Full stop

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Colon

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Comma

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Exclamation mark