Punctuation MCQs

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Q.121 Select the sentence that correctly uses brackets for editorial clarification.
A The witness stated, "He [the defendant] was not there that night."
B The witness stated, "He (the defendant) was not there that night."
C The witness stated, "He -the defendant- was not there that night."
D The witness stated, "He, the defendant, was not there that night."
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Q.122 Which sentence correctly punctuates a parenthetical citation at the end of a sentence?
A The study proved the hypothesis (Smith 2020).
B The study proved the hypothesis. (Smith 2020)
C The study proved the hypothesis. (Smith 2020).
D The study proved the hypothesis (Smith 2020) .
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Q.123 Identify the sentence that correctly uses a question mark inside parentheses.
A I bought a new car (a red one?) yesterday.
B He claims to have won 100 (?) medals.
C She is coming to the party (isn't she)?
D The event is scheduled for Tuesday (or Wednesday?).
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Q.124 Which sentence contains a punctuation error?
A Although it was raining, we decided to go out.
B We decided to go out, although it was raining.
C We decided to go out although it was raining.
D Although it was raining we decided to go out.
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Q.125 Select the sentence with the correct punctuation for a restrictive appositive.
A My brother, John, is a doctor.
B The author, Mark Twain, wrote Tom Sawyer.
C The movie, Inception, is a thriller.
D My friend Sarah is coming over tonight.
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Q.126 Which sentence correctly avoids a comma splice?
A The cat slept on the mat, the dog barked outside.
B The cat slept on the mat the dog barked outside.
C The cat slept on the mat; the dog barked outside.
D The cat slept on the mat, however the dog barked outside.
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Q.127 Identify the correct punctuation for a coordinate adjective trap.
A He is a smart, young man.
B He is a smart young man.
C He is a, smart young man.
D He is a smart, young, man.
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Q.128 Which sentence uses the apostrophe incorrectly?
A The dog's bowl is empty.
B The babies' toys are everywhere.
C We sells apple's and orange's.
D It is nobody's fault.
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Q.129 Select the sentence with correct punctuation surrounding a direct quote.
A The sign said "Do Not Enter".
B The sign said, "Do Not Enter."
C The sign said; "Do Not Enter."
D The sign said: "Do Not Enter."
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Q.130 Which of the following demonstrates the correct use of 'sic'?
A The letter stated, "We received you're [sic] payment."
B The letter stated, "We received you're (sic) payment."
C The letter stated, "We received you're sic payment."
D The letter stated, "We received you're [sic.] payment."
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Q.131 Identify the sentence with correct punctuation for an incomplete thought.
A I'm not sure what to...
B I'm not sure what to…
C I'm not sure what to,.
D I'm not sure what to---
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Q.132 Which sentence correctly places punctuation for an acronym ending a sentence?
A He works for the U.N..
B He works for the U.N.
C He works for the UN.
D Both B and C are correct depending on style.
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Q.133 Select the sentence that correctly uses a comma with a subordinate clause.
A Because he was tired he went to bed early.
B He went to bed early, because he was tired.
C Because he was tired, he went to bed early.
D He, went to bed early because he was tired.
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Q.134 Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon and conjunctive adverb?
A The exam was difficult; however, she passed with flying colors.
B The exam was difficult, however, she passed with flying colors.
C The exam was difficult; however she passed with flying colors.
D The exam was difficult however, she passed with flying colors.
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Q.135 Identify the sentence that correctly punctuates a series of questions.
A Will we travel by car? by train? by plane?
B Will we travel by car, by train, by plane?
C Will we travel by car?, by train?, by plane?
D Will we travel by car? By train? By plane?
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Q.136 Which sentence correctly uses commas in a complex date?
A The deadline is Monday, October 31, 2022 at midnight.
B The deadline is Monday October 31, 2022, at midnight.
C The deadline is Monday, October 31, 2022, at midnight.
D The deadline is Monday, October, 31, 2022, at midnight.
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Q.137 Which sentence correctly places punctuation with parentheses at the end of a sentence?
A He finally arrived (after being delayed).
B He finally arrived (after being delayed.)
C He finally arrived. (after being delayed)
D He finally arrived (after being delayed),.
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Q.138 Identify the sentence that correctly uses a colon for a list without an introductory word.
A The colors are: red, blue, and green.
B You have three choices: red, blue, or green.
C I like: red, blue, and green.
D My favorite colors are: red, blue, and green.
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Q.139 Select the correctly punctuated sentence with an interjection.
A Ouch that really hurts!
B Ouch! That really hurts!
C Ouch, That really hurts!
D Ouch! that really hurts!
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Q.140 Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of hyphens in a number?
A Seventy two people attended the seminar.
B Seventy-two people attended the seminar.
C Seventy-two-people attended the seminar.
D Seventy two-people attended the seminar.
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Q.141 Which sentence correctly places a comma before 'too' at the end of a sentence?
A I want to go, too.
B I want to go too.
C Both A and B are widely accepted depending on emphasis.
D I want, to go too.
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Q.142 Select the sentence with correct capitalization and punctuation for a proper noun modifying another noun.
A He loves Italian food.
B He loves Italian, food.
C He loves italian food.
D He loves Italian-food.
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Q.143 Which sentence correctly punctuates a compound noun functioning as a single unit?
A She is my sister in law.
B She is my sister-in-law.
C She is my sister-in law.
D She is my sister in-law.
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Q.144 Identify the sentence that incorrectly uses an apostrophe.
A The cat's meow was loud.
B The dog chased its' tail.
C It's time to go home.
D The children's playground is huge.
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Q.145 Select the sentence with the correct comma usage in a city-state format.
A I grew up in Portland Oregon, and loved it.
B I grew up in Portland, Oregon and loved it.
C I grew up in Portland, Oregon, and loved it.
D I grew up in, Portland, Oregon, and loved it.
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Q.146 Which sentence correctly places punctuation for a fractional adjective?
A A two thirds majority is needed.
B A two-thirds majority is needed.
C A two thirds-majority is needed.
D A two-thirds-majority is needed.
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Q.147 Identify the sentence that correctly uses parentheses for an abbreviation.
A The World Health Organization (WHO) released a report.
B The World Health Organization WHO released a report.
C (The World Health Organization) WHO released a report.
D The World Health Organization, (WHO), released a report.
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Q.148 Which sentence correctly avoids a redundant comma?
A Although it was cold, but we went swimming.
B Although it was cold, we went swimming.
C Although, it was cold we went swimming.
D Although it was cold we went swimming.
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Q.149 Select the sentence with the correct hyphenation for an age acting as a noun.
A The program is for ten-year-olds.
B The program is for ten year olds.
C The program is for ten year-olds.
D The program is for ten-year olds.
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Q.150 Which sentence correctly uses an ellipsis to show omission in a quote?
A "The quick brown fox ... lazy dog."
B "The quick brown fox...lazy dog."
C "The quick brown fox, ..., lazy dog."
D "The quick brown fox... lazy dog."
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