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Question 91 Discuss
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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.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Non-restrictive appositives (adding extra info about a specific noun) must be set off by commas on both sides.
Question 92 Discuss
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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.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Cumulative adjectives (which build upon each other and cannot be rearranged) do not take commas.
Question 93 Discuss
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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.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

In standard English notation, commas separate thousands, millions, etc. (Indian numbering system differs, but standard general English rules apply here).
Question 94 Discuss
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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.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

A comma replaces the omitted verb ('ordered') in the second clause, and a semicolon joins the two clauses.
Question 95 Discuss
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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.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

When 'i.e.' introduces an independent clause or a list appended to one, a semicolon (or comma) precedes it and a comma follows it.
Question 96 Discuss
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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.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

If the clauses themselves contain commas, a semicolon can be used before a coordinating conjunction to clarify the break.
Question 97 Discuss
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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.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

A semicolon cannot be used to join an independent clause with a dependent phrase or clause.
Question 98 Discuss
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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.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

When 'namely' introduces an independent clause, use a semicolon before it and a comma after.
Question 99 Discuss
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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;

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Unlike periods and commas, semicolons and colons always go outside closing quotation marks.
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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.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

A colon must be preceded by a full independent clause, and the first word of the list is generally lowercase.
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