Punctuation MCQs

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Q.61 Which sentence properly places punctuation after an abbreviation?
A Please arrive by 8:00 a.m..
B Please arrive by 8:00 a.m
C Please arrive by 8:00 a.m.
D Please arrive by 8:00 a.m.!
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Q.62 Select the correctly punctuated sentence.
A Oh, I didn't see you there.
B Oh I didn't see you there.
C Oh I didn't, see you there.
D Oh, I didn't, see you there.
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Q.63 Which sentence correctly punctuates a compound subject?
A The dog, and the cat slept on the rug.
B The dog and the cat, slept on the rug.
C The dog and the cat slept on the rug.
D The dog, and the cat, slept on the rug.
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Q.64 Identify the sentence with correct plural possessive punctuation.
A The childrens' toys were scattered everywhere.
B The children's toys were scattered everywhere.
C The childrens toys' were scattered everywhere.
D The childrens toys were scattered everywhere'.
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Q.65 Select the properly punctuated compound-complex sentence.
A When I arrived the movie had started so I quietly took a seat.
B When I arrived, the movie had started, so I quietly took a seat.
C When I arrived the movie had started, so I quietly took a seat.
D When I arrived, the movie had started so I quietly took a seat.
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Q.66 Which sentence correctly uses commas in a series with internal commas?
A The committee included Dr. Smith, a surgeon, Mr. Jones, a lawyer, and Ms. Lee, an engineer.
B The committee included Dr. Smith, a surgeon; Mr. Jones, a lawyer; and Ms. Lee, an engineer.
C The committee included: Dr. Smith, a surgeon, Mr. Jones, a lawyer, and Ms. Lee, an engineer.
D The committee included Dr. Smith a surgeon, Mr. Jones a lawyer, and Ms. Lee an engineer.
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Q.67 Identify the sentence that correctly punctuates a transitional phrase.
A In addition we need to review the budget.
B In addition, we need to review the budget.
C In addition we need, to review the budget.
D In, addition, we need to review the budget.
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Q.68 Which sentence is correctly punctuated with a reflexive pronoun?
A The president, himself, attended the gala.
B The president himself attended the gala.
C The president, himself attended the gala.
D The president himself, attended the gala.
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Q.69 Choose the sentence with correct apostrophe usage for time.
A She has ten years experience in marketing.
B She has ten year's experience in marketing.
C She has ten years' experience in marketing.
D She has ten years experience' in marketing.
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Q.70 Which sentence correctly uses quotation marks for a word used ironically?
A His "apology" was nothing more than an excuse.
B His 'apology' was nothing more than an excuse.
C His, "apology," was nothing more than an excuse.
D His apology was nothing more than an excuse.
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Q.71 Select the sentence with proper use of a dash for a sudden change in thought.
A I was thinking about buying a new car, but, never mind.
B I was thinking about buying a new car—but never mind.
C I was thinking about buying a new car; but never mind.
D I was thinking about buying a new car: but never mind.
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Q.72 Which sentence correctly punctuates an introductory participial phrase?
A Exhausted from the marathon he collapsed on the couch.
B Exhausted, from the marathon he collapsed on the couch.
C Exhausted from the marathon, he collapsed on the couch.
D Exhausted from the marathon he, collapsed on the couch.
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Q.73 Which sentence correctly combines quotation marks and a semicolon?
A She said, "I'm ready;" let's go.
B She said, "I'm ready"; let's go.
C She said, "I'm ready; let's go."
D She said, "I'm ready," let's go.
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Q.74 Select the sentence with correct possessive punctuation for a name ending in s.
A James's book was left on the table.
B James' book was left on the table.
C Both A and B are considered acceptable depending on the style guide.
D Jame's book was left on the table.
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Q.75 Which sentence properly uses a hyphen in a fraction?
A A two thirds majority is required to pass the bill.
B A two-thirds majority is required to pass the bill.
C A two thirds-majority is required to pass the bill.
D A two-thirds-majority is required to pass the bill.
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Q.76 Identify the sentence with the correctly punctuated date.
A She was born in May, 1995.
B She was born on May 10 1995 in Paris.
C She was born on May 10, 1995, in Paris.
D She was born on May, 10, 1995 in Paris.
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Q.77 Which sentence correctly punctuates an imperative sentence with a tag question?
A Close the door will you?
B Close the door, will you?
C Close the door; will you?
D Close the door will you.
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Q.78 Select the sentence that avoids a misplaced comma.
A The boy, who stole the apple ran away.
B The boy who stole the apple ran away.
C The boy who stole the apple, ran away.
D The boy, who stole the apple, ran away.
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Q.79 Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe for plurals of letters?
A Mind your p's and q's.
B Mind your ps and qs.
C Mind your p's and q's'.
D Mind your p's' and q's'.
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Q.80 Identify the sentence with the correct use of a colon in time.
A The train departs at 14.30.
B The train departs at 14;30.
C The train departs at 14:30.
D The train departs at 14 30.
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Q.81 Which sentence uses the Oxford comma correctly?
A I bought milk, bread and, cheese.
B I bought milk, bread, and cheese.
C I bought milk bread, and cheese.
D I bought milk, bread and cheese.
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Q.82 Select the sentence that correctly punctuates a compound noun.
A My mother in law is visiting us.
B My mother-in law is visiting us.
C My mother-in-law is visiting us.
D My mother in-law is visiting us.
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Q.83 Which sentence correctly places punctuation with an attribution in the middle of a quote?
A "I am tired," he said. "let's go home."
B "I am tired" he said, "let's go home."
C "I am tired," he said, "let's go home."
D "I am tired," he said, "Let's go home."
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Q.84 Which sentence correctly uses commas with an academic degree?
A John Smith MD, is the new chief of surgery.
B John Smith, M.D. is the new chief of surgery.
C John Smith, M.D., is the new chief of surgery.
D John Smith M.D., is the new chief of surgery.
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Q.85 Identify the sentence that correctly uses a comma to set off a contrasting element.
A The project requires dedication not just talent.
B The project requires dedication, not just talent.
C The project requires dedication not, just talent.
D The project requires, dedication, not just talent.
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Q.86 Which of the following sentences correctly punctuates an absolute phrase?
A The weather being warm we went to the beach.
B The weather being warm, we went to the beach.
C The weather, being warm we went to the beach.
D The weather being warm we, went to the beach.
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Q.87 Select the sentence with the correct comma usage to prevent misreading.
A To John Harrison was a very loyal friend.
B To John Harrison, was a very loyal friend.
C To John, Harrison was a very loyal friend.
D To, John Harrison was a very loyal friend.
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Q.88 Which sentence correctly punctuates a direct address at the end of a sentence?
A I need the report on my desk by tomorrow Sarah.
B I need the report on my desk by tomorrow, Sarah.
C I need the report on my desk, by tomorrow Sarah.
D I need the report, on my desk by tomorrow Sarah.
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Q.89 Identify the incorrect use of a comma between a subject and verb.
A The books on the shelf, are gathering dust.
B The old, dusty books are on the shelf.
C Books, papers, and pens cluttered the desk.
D The man who called yesterday left a message.
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Q.90 Which sentence shows the correct use of a comma before a coordinating conjunction?
A I wanted to go for a run but, it started raining.
B I wanted to go for a run, but it started raining.
C I wanted to go for a run but it started raining.
D I wanted, to go for a run but it started raining.
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