MINTS Punctuation Adapted Test
Grammar Mastery Series
MINTS & Punctuation Test
Level: 2-Choice Edition
Student:
Date:
MINTS Capitalization Quick Reference
M Months & Days May, Friday
I The Pronoun "I" Sam and I
N Names & Places Sarah, Ohio
T Titles & Holidays Mr. Lee, Easter
S Start of Sentence We went out.
Part 1: Capitalization (MINTS Rules)
Choose the sentence that is written correctly. Fill in or circle A or B.
1. Which sentence is correct?
A My friend likes basketball.
B my friend likes basketball.
2. Which sentence is correct?
A i like to read books.
B I like to read books.
3. Which sentence is correct?
A We went to the store on Monday.
B We went to the store on monday.
4. Which sentence is correct?
A My name is randi.
B My name is Randi.
5. Which sentence is correct?
A Sarah lives in Indiana.
B Sarah lives in indiana.
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Part 1: Capitalization (MINTS Rules)
Choose the correct sentence (A or B)
6. Which sentence is correct?
A We have school on tuesday.
B We have school on Tuesday.
7. Which sentence is correct?
A My teacher is Mr. Smith.
B My teacher is mr. smith.
8. Which sentence is correct?
A I visited chicago last summer.
B I visited Chicago last summer.
9. Which sentence is correct?
A My birthday is in July.
B My birthday is in july.
10. Which sentence is correct?
A john and I went to lunch.
B John and I went to lunch.
11. Which sentence is correct?
A We went to Florida for vacation.
B We went to florida for vacation.
12. Which sentence is correct?
A My favorite month is december.
B My favorite month is December.
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Part 1: Capitalization (MINTS Rules)
Choose the correct sentence (A or B)
13. Which sentence is correct?
A On Friday, we have a test.
B On friday, we have a test.
14. Which sentence is correct?
A i met lisa at the park.
B I met Lisa at the park.
15. Which sentence is correct?
A My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving.
B My favorite holiday is thanksgiving.
16. Which sentence is correct?
A we will visit Grandma on sunday.
B We will visit Grandma on Sunday.
17. Which sentence is correct?
A I was born in October.
B I was born in october.
18. Which sentence is correct?
A my friend, Marcus, plays soccer.
B My friend, Marcus, plays soccer.
19. Which sentence is correct?
A In January, we start a new semester.
B In january, we start a new semester.
20. Which sentence is correct?
A i like english class.
B I like English class.
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Part 2: Ending Punctuation
Punctuation Practice
Select the sentence with the correct ending punctuation mark ( . ? ! ).
21. Which sentence has the correct ending punctuation?
A Where are you going?
B Where are you going.
22. Which sentence has the correct ending punctuation?
A I like pizza?
B I like pizza.
23. Which sentence has the correct ending punctuation?
A Watch out!
B Watch out?
24. Which sentence has the correct ending punctuation?
A What time is lunch.
B What time is lunch?
25. Which sentence has the correct ending punctuation?
A I finished my homework.
B I finished my homework?
26. Which sentence has the correct ending punctuation?
A Are you ready.
B Are you ready?
27. Which sentence has the correct ending punctuation?
A That was amazing!
B That was amazing,
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Part 2: Ending Punctuation (Continued)
Choose the correct sentence (A or B)
28. Which sentence has the correct ending punctuation?
A Please close the door?
B Please close the door.
29. Which sentence has the correct ending punctuation?
A Do you like music?
B Do you like music.
30. Which sentence has the correct ending punctuation?
A I need a pencil?
B I need a pencil.
31. Which sentence has the correct ending punctuation?
A Stop running!
B Stop running?
32. Which sentence has the correct ending punctuation?
A What is your name.
B What is your name?
33. Which sentence has the correct ending punctuation?
A We have a test tomorrow.
B We have a test tomorrow?
34. Which sentence has the correct ending punctuation?
A Can I borrow your pencil.
B Can I borrow your pencil?
35. Which sentence has the correct ending punctuation?
A Be careful!
B Be careful?
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Part 3: MINTS + Ending Punctuation
Final Integration
Apply everything! Select the sentence with correct capitalization and ending punctuation.
36. Which sentence is written correctly?
A I have a test on Monday.
B i have a test on monday.
37. Which sentence is written correctly?
A where is Sarah going.
B Where is Sarah going?
38. Which sentence is written correctly?
A My birthday is in March.
B my birthday is in march!
39. Which sentence is written correctly?
A did you see mr. Jones.
B Did you see Mr. Jones?
40. Which sentence is written correctly?
A I am excited for Friday!
B i am excited for friday.
You Finished!
Take a moment to double-check that you have chosen exactly one answer (A or B) for each of the 40 questions.
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