Punctuation MCQs

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Q.91 Choose the correctly punctuated sentence with a non-restrictive appositive.
A My best friend, Alice is moving to Canada.
B My best friend Alice, is moving to Canada.
C My best friend, Alice, is moving to Canada.
D My best friend Alice is moving to Canada.
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Q.92 Which sentence correctly avoids a comma between cumulative adjectives?
A She wore a beautiful, silver necklace.
B She wore a beautiful silver necklace.
C She wore, a beautiful silver necklace.
D She wore a beautiful silver, necklace.
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Q.93 Identify the correctly punctuated number.
A He won 1,000,000 dollars in the lottery.
B He won 10,00,000 dollars in the lottery.
C He won 1000,000 dollars in the lottery.
D He won 1,000000 dollars in the lottery.
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Q.94 Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly to indicate an elliptical construction?
A Mary ordered the steak; John the salmon.
B Mary ordered the steak, John; the salmon.
C Mary ordered the steak; John, the salmon.
D Mary ordered the steak John; the salmon.
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Q.95 Select the sentence with proper punctuation before 'i.e.'.
A Please bring the necessary documents, i.e. your passport and visa.
B Please bring the necessary documents; i.e., your passport and visa.
C Please bring the necessary documents i.e. your passport and visa.
D Please bring the necessary documents: i.e., your passport and visa.
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Q.96 Identify the correct use of a semicolon between independent clauses linked by a coordinating conjunction.
A We invited everyone in the office; but only a few people, including the boss, showed up.
B We invited everyone in the office, but only a few people including the boss, showed up.
C We invited everyone in the office; but, only a few people, including the boss, showed up.
D We invited everyone in the office; but only a few people including the boss showed up.
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Q.97 Which sentence incorrectly uses a semicolon?
A I have a big meeting tomorrow; therefore, I need to sleep early.
B She is an excellent student; always completing her assignments on time.
C The team won the championship; they celebrated late into the night.
D He bought apples, oranges, and bananas; and he baked a pie.
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Q.98 Choose the correctly punctuated sentence containing 'namely'.
A I have one major flaw, namely; I am too generous.
B I have one major flaw; namely, I am too generous.
C I have one major flaw namely, I am too generous.
D I have one major flaw: namely I am too generous.
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Q.99 Which option demonstrates the correct placement of a semicolon with quotation marks?
A The CEO stated, "Profits are up;" the board applauded.
B The CEO stated, "Profits are up"; the board applauded.
C The CEO stated, "Profits are up;" the board applauded.
D The CEO stated, "Profits are up," the board applauded;
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Q.100 Identify the sentence that correctly punctuates a list following a colon.
A Please bring the following items: a pen, a pencil, and a notebook.
B Please bring: a pen, a pencil, and a notebook.
C Please bring the following items: A pen, a pencil, and a notebook.
D Please bring the following items, a pen, a pencil, and a notebook.
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Q.101 Select the correct use of a colon in a business letter salutation.
A Dear Mr. Johnson;
B Dear Mr. Johnson,
C Dear Mr. Johnson:
D Dear Mr. Johnson.
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Q.102 Which sentence correctly uses a colon to separate a title and subtitle?
A I read 'Star Wars; A New Hope' last night.
B I read 'Star Wars, A New Hope' last night.
C I read 'Star Wars - A New Hope' last night.
D I read 'Star Wars: A New Hope' last night.
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Q.103 Identify the sentence with the correct apostrophe usage for an indefinite pronoun.
A That must be someone's else's coat.
B That must be someone elses coat.
C That must be someone else's coat.
D That must be someones else coat.
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Q.104 Which sentence correctly shows individual possession?
A Bob and Alice's cars are both parked outside.
B Bob's and Alice's cars are both parked outside.
C Bobs and Alices cars are both parked outside.
D Bob's and Alice cars are both parked outside.
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Q.105 Select the sentence with the correct pluralization of a decade.
A The music of the 1980's was heavily synthesized.
B The music of the 1980s' was heavily synthesized.
C The music of the 1980s was heavily synthesized.
D The music of the 1980`s was heavily synthesized.
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Q.106 Which sentence correctly uses 'whose' or 'who's'?
A Whose knocking at the door?
B I don't know who's jacket this is.
C Who's responsible for this mess?
D She is the girl who's brother is a doctor.
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Q.107 Identify the sentence that correctly uses 'its' or 'it's'.
A The dog chased it's tail.
B Its a beautiful day outside.
C The company increased its profits this year.
D Its been a long time since we met.
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Q.108 Which sentence correctly punctuates a suspended hyphen?
A We offer full and part-time positions.
B We offer full- and part-time positions.
C We offer full and part time positions.
D We offer full-and-part-time positions.
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Q.109 Select the sentence where age is correctly hyphenated.
A The eight year old boy won the spelling bee.
B The eight-year-old boy won the spelling bee.
C The eight-year old boy won the spelling bee.
D The boy is eight-years-old.
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Q.110 Which sentence correctly uses a hyphen with a prefix attached to a proper noun?
A His views are considered antiAmerican.
B His views are considered anti American.
C His views are considered anti-American.
D His views are considered anti-american.
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Q.111 Identify the incorrectly hyphenated sentence.
A She is a well-respected scientist.
B The scientist is well-respected in her field.
C He bought a brand-new car.
D They formed a long-term strategy.
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Q.112 Which sentence demonstrates the correct hyphenation to avoid ambiguity?
A She had to re-sign the document.
B She had to resign the document.
C She had to re sign the document.
D She had to resign-the document.
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Q.113 Select the sentence that correctly uses an em dash to enclose an appositive series.
A Three cities, London, Paris, and Tokyo, are on my itinerary.
B Three cities—London, Paris, and Tokyo—are on my itinerary.
C Three cities; London, Paris, and Tokyo; are on my itinerary.
D Three cities: London, Paris, and Tokyo, are on my itinerary.
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Q.114 Which sentence correctly uses an en dash for a relationship?
A The US-China trade agreement was signed today.
B The US—China trade agreement was signed today.
C The US - China trade agreement was signed today.
D The US–China trade agreement was signed today.
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Q.115 Identify the sentence where the em dash indicates a sudden break in thought.
A I was going to buy the—oh, look at that dog!
B I was going to buy the... oh, look at that dog!
C I was going to buy the, oh, look at that dog!
D I was going to buy the; oh, look at that dog!
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Q.116 Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly for a short story title?
A I read the short story The Tell-Tale Heart.
B I read the short story 'The Tell-Tale Heart'.
C I read the short story "The Tell-Tale Heart."
D I read the short story, "The Tell-Tale Heart".
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Q.117 Select the sentence with the correct punctuation surrounding 'so-called'.
A The so-called "expert" had no idea what he was doing.
B The "so-called" expert had no idea what he was doing.
C The so-called expert had no idea what he was doing.
D The so-called, expert, had no idea what he was doing.
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Q.118 Which sentence correctly places a question mark with quotation marks?
A He asked, "What time is it"?
B Did he ask, "What time is it?"
C Did he ask, "What time is it"?
D He asked, "What time is it?"
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Q.119 Identify the correct punctuation for a polite request phrased as a question.
A Would you please send me the file?
B Would you please send me the file.
C Both A and B are considered acceptable.
D Would you please, send me the file?
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Q.120 Which sentence correctly uses exclamation points with quotation marks?
A I can't believe she yelled, "Get out!"
B I can't believe she yelled, "Get out"!
C I can't believe she yelled "Get out"!
D I can't believe she yelled, "Get out!"!
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