Punctuation MCQs

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Q.1 Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
A Its a beautiful day isn't it
B It's a beautiful day, isn't it?
C Its a beautiful day, isn't it
D It's a beautiful day isn't it
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Q.2 Which of the following sentences correctly uses a semicolon?
A I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.
B I have a big test tomorrow, I can't; go out tonight.
C I have a big test; tomorrow I can't go out tonight.
D I have a big test tomorrow I can't go out; tonight.
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Q.3 Identify the sentence that correctly uses an apostrophe to show possession.
A The dog wagged it's tail when the postman arrived.
B The students's notebooks were left in the classroom.
C Charles's car broke down on the highway yesterday.
D The ladies hats were displayed beautifully in the window.
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Q.4 Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a colon?
A He wanted to buy: milk, eggs, and bread.
B We have three options for the project: restart, revise, or abandon it.
C The main ingredients are: sugar, flour, and butter.
D I am going to the store to buy: some fresh vegetables.
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Q.5 Select the sentence with the correct punctuation regarding quotation marks.
A The teacher said, "Read the next chapter for homework".
B The teacher said "Read the next chapter for homework."
C The teacher said, "Read the next chapter for homework."
D The teacher said, "read the next chapter for homework."
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Q.6 Identify the sentence with the correct use of commas in a non-defining relative clause.
A My brother who lives in London is coming to visit.
B My brother, who lives in London, is coming to visit.
C My brother who lives in London, is coming to visit.
D My brother, who lives in London is coming to visit.
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Q.7 Which of the following is punctuated correctly for a compound sentence?
A It was raining heavily so we decided to stay indoors.
B It was raining heavily, so we decided to stay indoors.
C It was raining heavily so, we decided to stay indoors.
D It was raining heavily, so, we decided to stay indoors.
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Q.8 Select the sentence that correctly uses an em dash.
A The suspect finally confessed - after hours of intense questioning.
B The suspect finally confessed—after hours of intense questioning.
C The suspect finally confessed -after hours of intense questioning.
D The suspect finally confessed— after hours of intense questioning.
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Q.9 Choose the sentence where the hyphen is used correctly.
A She is a well known author in the literary community.
B She is a well-known author in the literary community.
C She is a well-known-author in the literary community.
D She is a well known-author in the literary community.
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Q.10 Identify the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of parentheses.
A The conference (which was held in Berlin) was a huge success.
B The conference which was held in (Berlin) was a huge success.
C (The conference) which was held in Berlin was a huge success.
D The conference (which was held in Berlin was) a huge success.
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Q.11 Which sentence correctly punctuates a transitional adverb?
A Therefore he decided to accept the new job offer.
B Therefore, he decided to accept the new job offer.
C Therefore he decided, to accept the new job offer.
D Therefore, he decided, to accept the new job offer.
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Q.12 Which sentence correctly uses a comma after an introductory dependent clause?
A Although the exam was difficult he managed, to score well.
B Although the exam was difficult, he managed to score well.
C Although, the exam was difficult he managed to score well.
D Although the exam was difficult he managed to score, well.
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Q.13 Identify the sentence that correctly uses a semicolon in a complex list.
A We visited Paris, France, Rome, Italy, and Madrid, Spain.
B We visited Paris, France; Rome, Italy; and Madrid, Spain.
C We visited Paris; France, Rome; Italy, and Madrid; Spain.
D We visited Paris France; Rome Italy; and Madrid Spain.
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Q.14 Which sentence demonstrates the proper use of a colon before an explanation?
A He had only one goal left: to win the championship.
B He had only one goal: left to win the championship.
C He had: only one goal left to win the championship.
D He had only one goal left to win: the championship.
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Q.15 Select the sentence with the correct use of an em dash for emphasis.
A She gave him her answer—no.
B She gave him—her answer no.
C She gave—him her answer no.
D She gave him her answer no—.
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Q.16 Choose the correctly hyphenated sentence.
A My sister is twenty two years old.
B My sister is twenty-two-years-old.
C My sister is twenty-two years old.
D My sister is twenty two-years old.
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Q.17 Identify the sentence that correctly uses commas with coordinate adjectives.
A It was a cold harsh, winter day.
B It was a cold, harsh winter day.
C It was a cold, harsh, winter day.
D It was a cold harsh winter, day.
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Q.18 Which of the following shows the correct use of an apostrophe for joint possession?
A Sam's and Emma's house is at the end of the street.
B Sam and Emma's house is at the end of the street.
C Sam and Emmas' house is at the end of the street.
D Sams and Emmas house is at the end of the street.
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Q.19 Select the sentence with correct punctuation surrounding the word however.
A He studied hard however he failed the exam.
B He studied hard; however, he failed the exam.
C He studied hard, however, he failed the exam.
D He studied hard however, he failed the exam.
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Q.20 Which sentence places the question mark correctly with quotation marks?
A Did she say, "I am leaving tomorrow"?
B Did she say, "I am leaving tomorrow?"
C Did she say, "I am leaving tomorrow"?.
D Did she say "I am leaving tomorrow"?
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Q.21 Identify the correct punctuation for dates in a sentence.
A On July 4 1776 the Declaration of Independence was adopted.
B On July 4, 1776 the Declaration of Independence was adopted.
C On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted.
D On July, 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted.
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Q.22 Which sentence avoids a comma splice error?
A The weather was beautiful, we decided to go for a hike.
B The weather was beautiful; we decided to go for a hike.
C The weather was beautiful we decided to go for a hike.
D The weather was beautiful, therefore we decided to go for a hike.
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Q.23 Select the sentence that correctly uses brackets.
A She stated, "I love reading [Shakespeare's] plays."
B She stated, "I love reading (Shakespeare's) plays."
C She stated, "I love reading {Shakespeare's} plays."
D She stated, "I love reading -Shakespeare's- plays."
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Q.24 Which of the following correctly punctuates an essential relative clause?
A The book, that I borrowed from you, is fantastic.
B The book that I borrowed from you, is fantastic.
C The book, that I borrowed from you is fantastic.
D The book that I borrowed from you is fantastic.
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Q.25 Identify the sentence with the correct apostrophe usage for time expressions.
A I need two weeks notice before you resign.
B I need two week's notice before you resign.
C I need two weeks' notice before you resign.
D I need two weeks's notice before you resign.
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Q.26 Which sentence correctly punctuates a quote within a quote?
A He said, "Mary told me, 'I will be late'."
B He said, "Mary told me, 'I will be late.'"
C He said, 'Mary told me, "I will be late."'
D He said, "Mary told me, "I will be late.""
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Q.27 Select the sentence with the proper use of an ellipsis.
A The instructions read: "Mix the flour... and bake for twenty minutes."
B The instructions read: "Mix the flour ...and bake for twenty minutes."
C The instructions read: "Mix the flour...and bake for twenty minutes."
D The instructions read: "Mix the flour ... and bake for twenty minutes."
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Q.28 Which of these sentences is punctuated correctly regarding titles?
A I read the article "The Future of Tech" in Time magazine.
B I read the article The Future of Tech in "Time" magazine.
C I read the article 'The Future of Tech' in 'Time' magazine.
D I read the article, "The Future of Tech," in Time magazine.
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Q.29 Identify the correct punctuation for a geographical address in a sentence.
A He lived in Austin Texas for ten years.
B He lived in Austin, Texas for ten years.
C He lived in Austin, Texas, for ten years.
D He lived in, Austin, Texas for ten years.
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Q.30 Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a hyphen with a prefix?
A The ex president delivered a powerful speech.
B The ex-president delivered a powerful speech.
C The expresident delivered a powerful speech.
D The ex-president-delivered a powerful speech.
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