Exercise 2: Periods | Practice Test Online

Question 1:  Which of the following punctuation marks indicates the end of an imperative sentence?

(A) Comma

(B) Exclamation mark

(C) Period

(D) Question mark

Correct Answer: 1C

Question 2:  What is the primary function of a period in punctuation?

(A) To signal the beginning of a sentence

(B) To separate items in a list

(C) To mark the end of a sentence

(D) To denote a pause in speech

Correct Answer: 2C

Question 3:  Identify the sentence where the period is used correctly.

(A) The cat sat on the mat.

(B) She enjoys playing soccer and tennis.

(C) Wow what a great day!

(D) Are you coming with us?

Correct Answer: 3A

Question 4:  In the sentence 'The concert begins at 7 p.m.', where should the period be placed?

(A) After 'concert'

(B) After 'begins'

(C) After '7'

(D) After 'p.m.'

Correct Answer: 4D

Question 5:  Which of the following is NOT a proper use of a period?

(A) In an acronym

(B) To end an indirect question

(C) To conclude a statement

(D) In the middle of a word

Correct Answer: 5D

Question 6:  What does it signify when a sentence ends with a period followed by a single space in typing?

(A) A transition to a new paragraph

(B) The conclusion of the text

(C) An error in typing

(D) The end of a sentence

Correct Answer: 6D

Question 7:  Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.

(A) She walked to the store and bought some groceries.

(B) He ran home quickly he forgot his keys.

(C) We traveled to London England; Paris France; and Rome Italy.

(D) I love eating sleeping and reading.

Correct Answer: 7D

Question 8:  What does a period placed outside of quotation marks indicate in American English?

(A) Direct speech

(B) Indirect speech

(C) An abbreviation

(D) A typographical error

Correct Answer: 8C

Question 9:  Which of these sentences does not require a period?

(A) 'Don't forget to bring an umbrella' she said.

(B) Would you like some coffee?

(C) It's my birthday today.

(D) He shouted 'Help!'

Correct Answer: 9B

Question 10:  What does it suggest when a sentence concludes with a period followed by three periods (ellipses)?

(A) It signifies the end of a complete thought

(B) It indicates a pause in speech

(C) It represents an omission or trailing off of speech

(D) It denotes a typographical error

Correct Answer: 10C