Spelling & Grammar Tips (Junior Cert English): Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of a comma in a sentence?
What is the primary purpose of a comma in a sentence?
To separate different parts
When should commas surround extra information in a sentence?
When should commas surround extra information in a sentence?
When info could be removed easily
When should you NOT use commas around extra information?
When should you NOT use commas around extra information?
When info changes the meaning
What is the main function of a semicolon?
What is the main function of a semicolon?
Bridge related sentences
Which sentence type requires a question mark?
Which sentence type requires a question mark?
Only direct questions
What is a key rule about using exclamation marks?
What is a key rule about using exclamation marks?
Use sparingly in essays
How do you show possession for a singular noun?
How do you show possession for a singular noun?
Add apostrophe + s
What does 'it's' mean with an apostrophe?
What does 'it's' mean with an apostrophe?
Means 'it is'
When should quotation marks be used?
When should quotation marks be used?
For direct speech and titles
Which word is spelled with double letters correctly?
Which word is spelled with double letters correctly?
Really
When is 'effect' used correctly?
When is 'effect' used correctly?
As a noun with 'the' before
Which is correct: 'piano practice' or 'piano practise'?
Which is correct: 'piano practice' or 'piano practise'?
Practice (ends in 'ice')
What is the most common spelling error with 'definite'?
What is the most common spelling error with 'definite'?
Adding 'a' incorrectly
What does 'who's' with an apostrophe mean?
What does 'who's' with an apostrophe mean?
Means 'who is'
What is the correct contraction for 'would have'?
What is the correct contraction for 'would have'?
Would've