Which answer choice does not contain any punctuation errors? A. "They are typically fashionable in Europe." she remarked. B.
"Denim has been popular for quite some time", mentioned Mrs. Wells. C. She continued, "Denim is a durable material for clothing." D. "Shepherds shear wool" Tim added, "during the first months of spring." Which answer choice does not contain any punctuation errors? A. He said "Thousands of kites are flown at these festivals." B. Others noted that, kites can be shaped like dragons, fish, butterflies, or birds. C. Patrick contributed, "In China, one day a year is called Kites Day". D. "In Japan," said Ms. Carson, "kites are flown as part of a festival in May." Which answer choice does not contain any punctuation errors? A. "I've always loved that movie"! exclaimed Lydia. B. "Could I borrow your mittens," Jonathan asked? C. "I am not ready," Harvey explained, "because I woke up an hour late this morning." D. Keith declared "Boy! What a major difference!" Which answer choice does not contain any errors in punctuation or capitalization? A. "We want to play outside," they said, "but it is raining again." B. Have you seen the original box? asked Tiffany. C. He answered, "there is an empty box under the table." D. Appearing somewhat puzzled, Meghan said "I don't see it there." Which answer choice does not contain any punctuation errors? A. Stacy exclaimed "Check the trunk of the car"! B. "Uh oh" Frank said, "I can't find my heavy blanket." C. "I've already checked the trunk twice." Matthew replied. D. "Did you definitely pack the blanket?" asked Dad.
<span>1. The correct answer is C, because in A, there should be a comma after Europe, not a full stop. In B, the comma should be before the quotation marks, not after. In D, there should be a comma before Tim and the quotation marks. 2. The correct answer is D, because in A, there should be a comma after said, in B, no comma is needed after that, and in C, the full stop should be within the quote, not outside of it. 3. The correct answer is C, because in A, the exclamation mark should be within the quote, in B, there should be a question mark within the quote instead of a comma, and in D, there should be a comma after declared. 4. The correct answer is A, because in B, there are no quotation marks, in C, the beginning of the quote is not capitalized, and in D, there should be a comma after said. 5. The correct answer is D, because in A, there should be a comma after exclaimed, in B, there should be a comma after oh, and in C, there should be a comma after twice, and not a full stop.</span>
