Punctuation MCQs

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Q.241 Select the sentence with proper comma usage before 'such as'.
A Citrus fruits such as oranges and lemons are rich in vitamin C.
B Citrus fruits, such as oranges and lemons, are rich in vitamin C.
C Citrus fruits, such as oranges and lemons are rich in vitamin C.
D Citrus fruits such as oranges, and lemons, are rich in vitamin C.
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Q.242 Which sentence correctly places punctuation for a rhetorical question?
A Who knows.
B Who knows?
C Both A and B are widely accepted in modern writing.
D Who knows!
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Q.243 Identify the sentence that correctly punctuates a compound-complex sentence.
A Although I was tired I kept walking and I finally reached the cabin.
B Although I was tired, I kept walking, and I finally reached the cabin.
C Although I was tired, I kept walking and, I finally reached the cabin.
D Although I was tired I kept walking, and I finally reached the cabin.
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Q.244 Which sentence correctly punctuates a compound sentence containing a conjunctive adverb?
A The team practiced relentlessly, indeed they were determined to win.
B The team practiced relentlessly; indeed, they were determined to win.
C The team practiced relentlessly indeed, they were determined to win.
D The team practiced relentlessly; indeed they were determined, to win.
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Q.245 Identify the sentence that correctly uses a comma with a coordinating conjunction joining two independent clauses.
A The project was highly ambitious but it lacked the necessary funding.
B The project was highly ambitious, but it lacked the necessary funding.
C The project was highly ambitious but, it lacked the necessary funding.
D The project was highly, ambitious but it lacked the necessary funding.
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Q.246 Which sentence correctly omits the comma when a dependent clause follows an independent clause?
A I will attend the meeting, if I finish my report on time.
B I will attend the meeting if I finish my report on time.
C I will attend the meeting if, I finish my report on time.
D I will attend, the meeting if I finish my report on time.
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Q.247 Select the sentence with proper punctuation for a parenthetical element.
A The new software which was released yesterday, has several bugs.
B The new software, which was released yesterday has several bugs.
C The new software, which was released yesterday, has several bugs.
D The new software which was released yesterday has several bugs.
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Q.248 Which sentence correctly places a comma after a transitional phrase?
A As a matter of fact she is the best candidate.
B As a matter of fact, she is the best candidate.
C As a matter, of fact she is the best candidate.
D As a matter of fact she, is the best candidate.
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Q.249 Which sentence correctly uses commas in a series with an Oxford comma?
A She studied physics, chemistry, and mathematics.
B She studied physics, chemistry and, mathematics.
C She studied physics chemistry, and mathematics.
D She studied physics, chemistry and mathematics.
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Q.250 Select the sentence with correct comma usage for consecutive coordinate adjectives.
A He is a tall, handsome, intelligent, man.
B He is a tall handsome intelligent man.
C He is a tall, handsome, intelligent man.
D He is a tall, handsome intelligent, man.
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Q.251 Which sentence correctly punctuates a contrasting element introduced by 'but'?
A It was a cheap but, excellent meal.
B It was a cheap, but excellent meal.
C It was a cheap, but excellent, meal.
D It was a cheap but excellent meal.
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Q.252 Identify the sentence where the comma correctly alters the meaning (restrictive vs. non-restrictive).
A The employees, who worked hard, got a bonus. (Implies all employees worked hard and got a bonus)
B The employees who worked hard, got a bonus. (Incorrect punctuation)
C The employees, who worked hard got a bonus. (Incorrect punctuation)
D The employees who worked hard got a bonus. (Implies all employees worked hard)
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Q.253 Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon to separate items in a complex list?
A The delegates came from London, UK, Paris, France, and Berlin, Germany.
B The delegates came from London, UK; Paris, France; and Berlin, Germany.
C The delegates came from: London, UK; Paris, France; and Berlin, Germany.
D The delegates came from London; UK, Paris; France, and Berlin; Germany.
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Q.254 Identify the proper use of a colon to introduce an explanation.
A The reason for his success is simple: sheer determination.
B The reason for his success: is simple sheer determination.
C The reason for his success is: simple sheer determination.
D The reason: for his success is simple sheer determination.
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Q.255 Which sentence incorrectly places a colon before a list?
A You will need the following tools: a hammer, a wrench, and a screwdriver.
B My favorite subjects are: history, literature, and art.
C Here are my favorite subjects: history, literature, and art.
D He requested three items: a map, a compass, and a flashlight.
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Q.256 Select the sentence with the correct use of a semicolon before a transitional expression.
A The weather was terrible; for example, it rained all day.
B The weather was terrible, for example; it rained all day.
C The weather was terrible; for example it rained all day.
D The weather was terrible, for example, it rained all day.
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Q.257 Which of the following correctly punctuates an elliptical sentence using a semicolon?
A John plays the guitar; Mary the piano.
B John plays the guitar; Mary, the piano.
C John plays the guitar, Mary; the piano.
D John plays the guitar; Mary plays, the piano.
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Q.258 Identify the sentence that correctly uses a colon to separate two independent clauses.
A He promised me one thing: he would never lie to me.
B He promised me: one thing he would never lie to me.
C He promised me one thing: He would never lie to me.
D Both A and C are accepted depending on the style guide.
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Q.259 Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon to separate clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction due to internal commas?
A I bought apples, oranges, and bananas, but, I forgot the grapes.
B I bought apples, oranges, and bananas; but I forgot the grapes.
C I bought apples, oranges, and bananas, but I forgot the grapes.
D I bought apples, oranges; and bananas but I forgot the grapes.
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Q.260 Select the correctly punctuated sentence introducing a block quotation.
A The author summarizes his argument as follows;
B The author summarizes his argument as follows:
C The author summarizes his argument as follows,
D The author summarizes his argument as follows.
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Q.261 Which sentence misuses a semicolon?
A The movie was thrilling; I couldn't look away.
B Because the movie was thrilling; I couldn't look away.
C The movie was thrilling; however, it was too long.
D I wanted to go; my brother wanted to stay.
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Q.262 Identify the sentence that correctly places the colon outside quotation marks.
A There are two reasons I hate "The Raven:" it's long and it's depressing.
B There are two reasons I hate "The Raven": it's long and it's depressing.
C There are two reasons I hate ":The Raven" it's long and it's depressing.
D There are two reasons I hate, "The Raven:" it's long and it's depressing.
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Q.263 Which sentence correctly hyphenates a compound modifier before a noun?
A She is a well known actress.
B She is a well-known actress.
C She is a well-known-actress.
D She is a well known-actress.
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Q.264 Identify the sentence that correctly omits the hyphen after the noun.
A The actress is well-known.
B The actress is well known.
C The actress-is well-known.
D The actress is well-known-today.
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Q.265 Which sentence correctly avoids hyphenating an '-ly' adverb?
A It was a highly-effective strategy.
B It was a highly effective strategy.
C It was a highly effective-strategy.
D It was a highly-effective-strategy.
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Q.266 Which sentence correctly hyphenates a spelled-out fraction?
A A two thirds majority is required.
B A two-thirds majority is required.
C A two thirds-majority is required.
D A two-thirds-majority is required.
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Q.267 Identify the proper use of a suspended hyphen.
A We offer short and long-term loans.
B We offer short- and long-term loans.
C We offer short-and long-term loans.
D We offer short and-long-term loans.
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Q.268 Which sentence correctly uses a hyphen to prevent misreading?
A He had to re-cover the sofa.
B He had to recover the sofa.
C He had to re cover the sofa.
D He had to re-cover-the sofa.
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Q.269 Select the sentence with the correct hyphenation of a prefix and a proper noun.
A The protest was antiGovernment.
B The protest was anti Government.
C The protest was anti-Government.
D The protest was anti-government.
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Q.270 Which sentence properly punctuates a compound number?
A Twenty two people applied for the job.
B Twenty-two people applied for the job.
C Twenty-two-people applied for the job.
D Twenty two-people applied for the job.
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