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Question 141 Discuss
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Which sentence correctly places a comma before 'too' at the end of a sentence?

A
I want to go, too.
B
I want to go too.
C
Both A and B are widely accepted depending on emphasis.
D
I want, to go too.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

A comma before 'too' at the end of a sentence is optional and often omitted unless a distinct pause is desired.
Question 142 Discuss
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Select the sentence with correct capitalization and punctuation for a proper noun modifying another noun.

A
He loves Italian food.
B
He loves Italian, food.
C
He loves italian food.
D
He loves Italian-food.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Proper adjectives are capitalized but do not require commas or hyphens when directly modifying a noun.
Question 143 Discuss
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Which sentence correctly punctuates a compound noun functioning as a single unit?

A
She is my sister in law.
B
She is my sister-in-law.
C
She is my sister-in law.
D
She is my sister in-law.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Family relations compound nouns like 'sister-in-law' are always hyphenated.
Question 144 Discuss
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Identify the sentence that incorrectly uses an apostrophe.

A
The cat's meow was loud.
B
The dog chased its' tail.
C
It's time to go home.
D
The children's playground is huge.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The possessive form 'its' never takes an apostrophe. 'Its'' is never a correct word.
Question 145 Discuss
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Select the sentence with the correct comma usage in a city-state format.

A
I grew up in Portland Oregon, and loved it.
B
I grew up in Portland, Oregon and loved it.
C
I grew up in Portland, Oregon, and loved it.
D
I grew up in, Portland, Oregon, and loved it.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

A comma must separate the city and state, and another comma must follow the state in the middle of a sentence.
Question 146 Discuss
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Which sentence correctly places punctuation for a fractional adjective?

A
A two thirds majority is needed.
B
A two-thirds majority is needed.
C
A two thirds-majority is needed.
D
A two-thirds-majority is needed.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Fractions used as adjectives preceding a noun must be hyphenated.
Question 147 Discuss
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Identify the sentence that correctly uses parentheses for an abbreviation.

A
The World Health Organization (WHO) released a report.
B
The World Health Organization WHO released a report.
C
(The World Health Organization) WHO released a report.
D
The World Health Organization, (WHO), released a report.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Parentheses are used to define an acronym or abbreviation the first time it is introduced.
Question 148 Discuss
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Which sentence correctly avoids a redundant comma?

A
Although it was cold, but we went swimming.
B
Although it was cold, we went swimming.
C
Although, it was cold we went swimming.
D
Although it was cold we went swimming.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Using both 'although' and 'but' creates a structural error. Only a comma is needed after the dependent clause.
Question 149 Discuss
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Select the sentence with the correct hyphenation for an age acting as a noun.

A
The program is for ten-year-olds.
B
The program is for ten year olds.
C
The program is for ten year-olds.
D
The program is for ten-year olds.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

When age stands alone as a noun, it must be fully hyphenated.
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Which sentence correctly uses an ellipsis to show omission in a quote?

A
"The quick brown fox ... lazy dog."
B
"The quick brown fox...lazy dog."
C
"The quick brown fox, ..., lazy dog."
D
"The quick brown fox... lazy dog."

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Standard formatting requires a space before and after the ellipsis.
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