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Question 131 Discuss
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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---

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

An ellipsis (…) represents a trailing off or incomplete thought.
Question 132 Discuss
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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.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Acronyms can be written with or without periods; if with periods at the sentence end, only one period is used.
Question 133 Discuss
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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.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

When a dependent clause starts a sentence, a comma is needed. When it follows the main clause, no comma is used.
Question 134 Discuss
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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.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Conjunctive adverbs joining independent clauses take a semicolon before and a comma after.
Question 135 Discuss
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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?

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

A series of related questions can be capitalized as separate sentences for emphasis.
Question 136 Discuss
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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.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Commas must separate the day of the week, the date, and the year (which requires a trailing comma mid-sentence).
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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),.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

If the parenthetical material is part of the sentence, the terminal period goes outside.
Question 138 Discuss
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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.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

A colon must follow a complete sentence; 'The colors are' or 'I like' are incomplete.
Question 139 Discuss
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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!

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Strong interjections are followed by an exclamation point, and the next word must be capitalized.
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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.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Compound numbers from twenty-one to ninety-nine must be hyphenated.
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