Punctuation MCQs

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Q.31 Identify the sentence that correctly punctuates an interrupter.
A The manager of course will review the documents.
B The manager, of course will review the documents.
C The manager of course, will review the documents.
D The manager, of course, will review the documents.
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Q.32 Which sentence correctly places the exclamation point?
A Wow! That was an incredible performance.
B Wow! that was an incredible performance.
C Wow, That was an incredible performance!
D Wow that was an incredible performance!
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Q.33 Select the sentence with the correct colon usage between independent clauses.
A I have one rule: never give up.
B I have one rule never: give up.
C I have: one rule never give up.
D I have one rule: Never give up.
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Q.34 Which of the following sentences correctly uses an apostrophe for an omitted letter?
A I cant believe you finished the project so early.
B I can't believe you finished the project so early.
C I ca'nt believe you finished the project so early.
D I c'ant believe you finished the project so early.
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Q.35 Identify the correctly punctuated sentence ending with an abbreviation.
A He brought apples, oranges, bananas, etc..
B He brought apples, oranges, bananas, etc
C He brought apples, oranges, bananas, etc.
D He brought apples, oranges, bananas etc.
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Q.36 Which sentence correctly punctuates a compound sentence with a coordinating conjunction?
A The sun set behind the mountains and the sky turned a brilliant shade of pink.
B The sun set behind the mountains, and the sky turned a brilliant shade of pink.
C The sun set behind the mountains, and, the sky turned a brilliant shade of pink.
D The sun set behind the mountains; and the sky turned a brilliant shade of pink.
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Q.37 Identify the sentence that correctly uses a semicolon.
A She loves to read historical fiction; but her brother prefers science fiction.
B She loves to read historical fiction; her brother prefers science fiction.
C She loves to read; historical fiction her brother prefers science fiction.
D She loves to read historical fiction her brother; prefers science fiction.
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Q.38 Which of the following uses apostrophes correctly?
A The mens' coats were hung in the hallway.
B The men's coats were hung in the hallway.
C The mens coats' were hung in the hallway.
D The mens coats were hung in the hallway'.
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Q.39 Select the sentence with the correct use of quotation marks and punctuation.
A He asked, "Are you coming to the party"?
B He asked, "Are you coming to the party?"
C He asked "Are you coming to the party"?
D He asked "Are you coming to the party?"
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Q.40 Which sentence correctly uses an em dash?
A The chef's secret ingredient - a pinch of saffron - transformed the dish.
B The chef's secret ingredient—a pinch of saffron—transformed the dish.
C The chef's secret ingredient— a pinch of saffron —transformed the dish.
D The chef's secret ingredient -a pinch of saffron- transformed the dish.
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Q.41 Identify the correctly punctuated sentence containing an introductory phrase.
A In the middle of the night we heard a loud crash.
B In the middle of the night, we heard a loud crash.
C In the middle, of the night we heard a loud crash.
D In the middle of the night we heard, a loud crash.
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Q.42 Choose the sentence that correctly uses a colon.
A My favorite sports are: basketball, tennis, and swimming.
B I have three favorite sports: basketball, tennis, and swimming.
C I have three favorite sports basketball, tennis, and swimming:
D I have: three favorite sports, basketball, tennis, and swimming.
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Q.43 Which sentence demonstrates the correct punctuation of a non-restrictive clause?
A The Eiffel Tower which is in Paris is a famous landmark.
B The Eiffel Tower, which is in Paris is a famous landmark.
C The Eiffel Tower which is in Paris, is a famous landmark.
D The Eiffel Tower, which is in Paris, is a famous landmark.
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Q.44 Identify the sentence with correct hyphenation.
A She is a highly-respected member of the committee.
B She is a highly respected member of the committee.
C She is a highly respected-member of the committee.
D She is a highly-respected-member of the committee.
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Q.45 Which sentence correctly punctuates a direct address?
A Let's eat Grandma.
B Let's eat, Grandma.
C Let's, eat Grandma.
D Lets eat, Grandma.
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Q.46 Select the sentence with the correct use of parentheses.
A We will meet on Friday (December 12) at noon.
B We will meet on Friday, (December 12), at noon.
C We will meet on Friday (December 12,) at noon.
D We will meet on (Friday) December 12 at noon.
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Q.47 Which sentence is correctly punctuated with a conjunctive adverb?
A The weather was terrible, nevertheless we continued our journey.
B The weather was terrible; nevertheless we continued our journey.
C The weather was terrible; nevertheless, we continued our journey.
D The weather was terrible nevertheless, we continued our journey.
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Q.48 Identify the correct punctuation for a plural acronym.
A Many CEO's attended the annual conference.
B Many CEOs attended the annual conference.
C Many CEOs' attended the annual conference.
D Many CEO attended the annual conference.
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Q.49 Which sentence properly places the period with quotation marks?
A She said, "I am exhausted".
B She said, "I am exhausted."
C She said "I am exhausted".
D She said "I am exhausted."
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Q.50 Choose the correctly punctuated sentence regarding coordinate adjectives.
A He wore a bright, yellow, jacket.
B He wore a bright yellow jacket.
C He wore a bright, yellow jacket.
D He wore a bright yellow, jacket.
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Q.51 Which of the following correctly uses an ellipsis?
A The President stated, "We must unite...to achieve our goals."
B The President stated, "We must unite ... to achieve our goals."
C The President stated, "We must unite... to achieve our goals."
D The President stated, "We must unite ...to achieve our goals."
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Q.52 Identify the sentence that correctly uses single quotation marks.
A John said, "My favorite poem is 'The Raven'."
B John said, "My favorite poem is 'The Raven.'"
C John said, 'My favorite poem is "The Raven".'
D John said, 'My favorite poem is "The Raven."'
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Q.53 Which sentence contains a correct use of an apostrophe in a contraction?
A Your going to love this new restaurant.
B You're going to love this new restaurant.
C Youre' going to love this new restaurant.
D Your'e going to love this new restaurant.
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Q.54 Select the properly punctuated sentence with an indirect question.
A I wonder if she will arrive on time?
B I wonder, if she will arrive on time.
C I wonder if she will arrive on time.
D I wonder if she will arrive on time!?
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Q.55 Which sentence correctly punctuates a geographical location?
A We flew from London England to Paris France.
B We flew from London, England to Paris, France.
C We flew from London, England, to Paris, France.
D We flew from London England, to Paris France.
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Q.56 Identify the sentence that avoids a comma splice.
A She finished her work, she went home.
B She finished her work she went home.
C She finished her work; and went home.
D She finished her work, and she went home.
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Q.57 Which sentence correctly uses brackets?
A He said, "I will see you [John] tomorrow."
B He said, "I will see you (John) tomorrow."
C He said, "I will see you -John- tomorrow."
D He said, "I will see you {John} tomorrow."
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Q.58 Choose the correctly hyphenated word combination.
A She requested a follow up meeting.
B She requested a follow-up meeting.
C She requested a follow up-meeting.
D She requested a-follow-up meeting.
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Q.59 Which of these sentences correctly punctuates a restrictive clause?
A The car, that is parked in the driveway, is mine.
B The car that is parked in the driveway is mine.
C The car, that is parked in the driveway is mine.
D The car that is parked in the driveway, is mine.
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Q.60 Identify the sentence with correct capitalization and punctuation for a title.
A Have you read the book, 'To Kill A Mockingbird'?
B Have you read the book "To Kill a Mockingbird"?
C Have you read the book, "To Kill A Mockingbird?"
D Have you read the book, "To kill a mockingbird"?
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