Punctuation MCQs

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Q.151 Identify the sentence that correctly punctuates 'for example'.
A I like citrus fruits for example, oranges and lemons.
B I like citrus fruits; for example, oranges and lemons.
C I like citrus fruits, for example, oranges and lemons.
D I like citrus fruits: for example oranges and lemons.
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Q.152 Which sentence incorrectly punctuates a title?
A He read the article "The Future of Space" online.
B She watched the movie 'Inception' last night.
C I memorized the poem The Road Not Taken.
D Have you seen the TV series "Breaking Bad"?
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Q.153 Select the sentence with the correct use of a comma in a dependent clause.
A If you build it they will come.
B If you build it, they will come.
C If, you build it they will come.
D If you build it they, will come.
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Q.154 Which sentence correctly places punctuation with 'etc.'?
A We bought pens, paper, etc, at the store.
B We bought pens, paper, etc., at the store.
C We bought pens, paper, etc. at the store.
D We bought pens, paper, etc at the store.
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Q.155 Identify the incorrectly punctuated sentence with a direct address.
A John, can you help me?
B Can you help me, John?
C Can you, John, help me?
D Can you John help me?
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Q.156 Which sentence correctly uses an em dash instead of parentheses?
A The cookies—which were burnt—still tasted okay.
B The cookies — which were burnt — still tasted okay.
C The cookies— which were burnt— still tasted okay.
D The cookies —which were burnt— still tasted okay.
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Q.157 Select the sentence with proper hyphenation for a compound modifier.
A She is a fast moving runner.
B She is a fast-moving runner.
C She is a fast-moving-runner.
D She is a fast moving-runner.
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Q.158 Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon to fix a run-on?
A It was raining we stayed inside.
B It was raining; we stayed inside.
C It was raining, we stayed inside.
D It was raining; so we stayed inside.
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Q.159 Identify the sentence with the correct apostrophe for a singular noun ending in s.
A The boss's car is new.
B The boss' car is new.
C The bosses car is new.
D Both A and B are acceptable depending on the style guide.
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Q.160 Which sentence correctly punctuates a compound-complex structure?
A After she finished her homework, she went to bed, but she couldn't sleep.
B After she finished her homework she went to bed, but she couldn't sleep.
C After she finished her homework, she went to bed but, she couldn't sleep.
D After she finished her homework, she went to bed but she couldn't sleep.
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Q.161 Select the sentence with proper use of colons for time.
A We will leave at 5,30 PM.
B We will leave at 5;30 PM.
C We will leave at 5:30 PM.
D We will leave at 5-30 PM.
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Q.162 Which sentence avoids an incorrect comma with a coordinating conjunction?
A I went to the store, and bought some apples.
B I went to the store and bought some apples.
C I went to the store, and, bought some apples.
D I went, to the store and bought some apples.
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Q.163 Identify the correctly punctuated sentence with an indirect question.
A He asked me what time it was?
B He asked me what time it was.
C He asked me, what time it was.
D He asked me what time it was!?
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Q.164 Which sentence demonstrates the correct placement of a comma with 'because'?
A I didn't go to the party, because I was sick.
B I didn't go to the party because I was sick.
C I didn't go to the party because, I was sick.
D I didn't go, to the party because I was sick.
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Q.165 Select the sentence with proper hyphenation for a fraction used as a noun.
A Two thirds of the students passed.
B Two-thirds of the students passed.
C Two thirds-of the students passed.
D Two-thirds-of the students passed.
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Q.166 Which sentence correctly places a question mark with parentheses?
A Did he call you (as he promised)?
B Did he call you (as he promised?)
C Did he call you (as he promised)?.
D Did he call you? (as he promised)
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Q.167 Which sentence correctly punctuates a long introductory prepositional phrase?
A Under the heavy wooden table she found her lost earring.
B Under the heavy wooden table, she found her lost earring.
C Under the heavy, wooden table she found her lost earring.
D Under the heavy wooden table she, found her lost earring.
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Q.168 Select the correctly punctuated sentence using 'too' for emphasis.
A He, too, wanted a piece of cake.
B He too, wanted a piece of cake.
C He, too wanted a piece of cake.
D He too wanted a piece of cake.
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Q.169 Which sentence correctly places the exclamation point with an interjection?
A Wow! that was amazing.
B Wow! That was amazing.
C Wow, That was amazing!
D Wow! That was amazing!
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Q.170 Identify the correct punctuation for a title containing an exclamation point.
A I read the book 'Help!' yesterday.
B I read the book 'Help!,' yesterday.
C I read the book 'Help!', yesterday.
D I read the book 'Help!.' yesterday.
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Q.171 Which sentence correctly punctuates a compound modifier with an adverb?
A It is a beautifully-designed building.
B It is a beautifully designed building.
C It is a beautifully designed-building.
D It is a beautifully-designed-building.
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Q.172 Select the sentence with correct capitalization following a colon.
A He had one rule: Never give up.
B He had one rule: never give up.
C Both A and B are acceptable.
D He had one rule: Never Give Up.
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Q.173 Which sentence correctly places the comma in a letter's closing?
A Sincerely yours
B Sincerely, yours
C Sincerely yours,
D Sincerely, yours,
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Q.174 Identify the sentence that incorrectly uses quotation marks for emphasis.
A The word "unique" means one of a kind.
B The "free" gift actually cost $10 in shipping.
C We offer "fresh" vegetables every day.
D He "accidentally" deleted the file.
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Q.175 Which sentence correctly punctuates a defining relative clause?
A The man, who lives next door, is a doctor.
B The man who lives next door is a doctor.
C The man who lives next door, is a doctor.
D The man, who lives next door is a doctor.
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Q.176 Select the sentence with proper comma usage for an introductory adverb.
A Unfortunately he missed the train.
B Unfortunately, he missed the train.
C Unfortunately he, missed the train.
D Unfortunately, he missed the train,.
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Q.177 Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe for missing letters?
A It is four oclock.
B It is four o'clock.
C It is four oclock'.
D It is four o'clock'.
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Q.178 Identify the sentence that correctly uses a slash for alternatives.
A Please bring a pencil / pen.
B Please bring a pencil/pen.
C Please bring a pencil/ pen.
D Please bring a pencil /pen.
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Q.179 Which sentence correctly places punctuation for a quote followed by an attribution?
A "I am tired." he said.
B "I am tired", he said.
C "I am tired," he said.
D "I am tired" he said.
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Q.180 Select the sentence with the correct hyphenation of a prefix with a capitalized word.
A He displayed un-American behavior.
B He displayed unAmerican behavior.
C He displayed un American behavior.
D He displayed un-american behavior.
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