Punctuation MCQs

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Q.181 Which sentence uses the correct apostrophe for shared possession?
A Jack's and Jill's house is on the hill.
B Jack and Jill's house is on the hill.
C Jack and Jills house is on the hill.
D Jacks and Jills' house is on the hill.
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Q.182 Identify the correctly punctuated sentence with a non-restrictive clause beginning with 'which'.
A The book which is on the table is mine.
B The book, which is on the table, is mine.
C The book which, is on the table, is mine.
D The book, which is on the table is mine.
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Q.183 Which sentence correctly uses an ellipsis at the end of a sentence?
A He muttered something about leaving ...
B He muttered something about leaving...
C He muttered something about leaving....
D He muttered something about leaving ....
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Q.184 Select the sentence with correct punctuation for an appositive.
A The CEO Mr. Smith will address the board.
B The CEO, Mr. Smith will address the board.
C The CEO, Mr. Smith, will address the board.
D The CEO Mr. Smith, will address the board.
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Q.185 Which sentence correctly places a question mark for an interrogative element?
A You are coming to the party, aren't you.
B You are coming to the party, aren't you?
C You are coming to the party aren't you?
D You are coming to the party? aren't you?
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Q.186 Identify the sentence that properly punctuates 'therefore' at the beginning of a clause.
A He was tired; therefore he went to bed.
B He was tired, therefore, he went to bed.
C He was tired; therefore, he went to bed.
D He was tired therefore he went to bed.
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Q.187 Which sentence incorrectly omits a comma?
A I went to the store and I bought milk.
B I went to the store and bought milk.
C Because I was hungry I ate.
D Both A and C.
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Q.188 Select the sentence with proper hyphenation for a self-compound.
A She is very self confident.
B She is very self-confident.
C She is very selfconfident.
D She is very self confident-.
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Q.189 Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of quotation marks for an article title?
A The article is titled Global Warming.
B The article is titled 'Global Warming'.
C The article is titled "Global Warming".
D The article is titled, Global Warming.
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Q.190 Identify the correct punctuation for a parenthetical number.
A He listed three reasons: (1) time, (2) money, and (3) resources.
B He listed three reasons: 1) time, 2) money, and 3) resources.
C He listed three reasons: (1 time, (2 money, and (3 resources.
D Both A and B are standard formats.
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Q.191 Which sentence correctly places the exclamation point with parentheses?
A She wore a bright red hat (can you believe it)!
B She wore a bright red hat (can you believe it!)
C She wore a bright red hat! (can you believe it)
D She wore a bright red hat (can you believe it!)!
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Q.192 Select the sentence with proper comma usage for an introductory transitional phrase.
A On the other hand it might rain.
B On the other hand, it might rain.
C On the other hand it, might rain.
D On, the other hand, it might rain.
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Q.193 Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon to replace a period?
A I love playing basketball; it is my favorite sport.
B I love playing basketball; which is my favorite sport.
C I love playing basketball; because it is my favorite sport.
D I love playing basketball; and it is my favorite sport.
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Q.194 Identify the incorrect apostrophe usage.
A He got A's on all his tests.
B The 1960's were a time of change.
C That is the children's room.
D I appreciate you're helping me.
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Q.195 Select the sentence with proper punctuation for a block quote intro.
A The author concludes with the following thought;
B The author concludes with the following thought,
C The author concludes with the following thought:
D The author concludes with the following thought.
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Q.196 Identify the sentence that correctly uses a comma to separate adjectives.
A It was a dark, stormy night.
B It was a dark stormy night.
C It was a dark, stormy, night.
D It was a dark stormy, night.
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Q.197 Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe to indicate omitted letters in a contraction?
A Could'nt you wait a little longer?
B Couldn't you wait a little longer?
C Could n't you wait a little longer?
D C'ouldnt you wait a little longer?
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Q.198 Select the sentence with proper use of quotation marks for a word defined in text.
A The word "benevolent" means kind.
B The word 'benevolent' means kind.
C The word, "benevolent," means kind.
D Both A and B are accepted depending on style.
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Q.199 Which sentence correctly places punctuation for a trailing off thought?
A I wonder if...
B I wonder if . . .
C I wonder if…
D All of the above are valid formats for an ellipsis.
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Q.200 Identify the incorrect use of a comma with a coordinating conjunction.
A He studied hard, but failed the exam.
B He studied hard, but he failed the exam.
C She likes apples, and he likes oranges.
D I want to go, or I will stay here.
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Q.201 Which sentence demonstrates the correct hyphenation of an e-word?
A I sent an email yesterday.
B I sent an e-mail yesterday.
C Both A and B are considered acceptable.
D I sent an e mail yesterday.
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Q.202 Select the properly punctuated sentence with a non-restrictive appositive phrase.
A My car a rusty old sedan broke down.
B My car, a rusty old sedan broke down.
C My car a rusty old sedan, broke down.
D My car, a rusty old sedan, broke down.
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Q.203 Which sentence correctly uses an em dash to replace a colon?
A She had one goal—to win.
B She had one goal— to win.
C She had one goal —to win.
D She had one goal-to win.
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Q.204 Identify the sentence that correctly punctuates a restrictive relative clause.
A The students, who studied hard, passed the test.
B The students who studied hard passed the test.
C The students, who studied hard passed the test.
D The students who studied hard, passed the test.
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Q.205 Which sentence correctly places punctuation for an abbreviation within a sentence?
A He arrived at 6 p.m. to help.
B He arrived at 6 p.m., to help.
C He arrived at 6 p.m.. to help.
D He arrived at 6 p.m to help.
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Q.206 Select the sentence with the correct use of quotation marks for a direct quote.
A "I love reading" she said.
B "I love reading", she said.
C "I love reading," she said.
D "I love reading." she said.
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Q.207 Which sentence correctly punctuates a coordinating conjunction starting a sentence?
A And, he went to the store.
B And he went to the store.
C But, he forgot his wallet.
D So, he had to return.
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Q.208 Identify the correctly punctuated sentence containing 'i.e.' within parentheses.
A We brought snacks (i.e. apples and nuts).
B We brought snacks (i.e., apples and nuts).
C We brought snacks (i.e., apples and nuts.)
D We brought snacks (i.e. apples and nuts.)
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Q.209 Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe for a plural acronym?
A There were three UFO's spotted.
B There were three UFOs spotted.
C There were three UFOs' spotted.
D There were three UFO' spotted.
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Q.210 Select the sentence with proper hyphenation for a compound fraction.
A Twenty-two hundredths of a mile.
B Twenty two-hundredths of a mile.
C Twenty-two-hundredths of a mile.
D Twenty two hundredths of a mile.
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