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Question 151 Discuss
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Identify the sentence that correctly punctuates 'for example'.

A
I like citrus fruits for example, oranges and lemons.
B
I like citrus fruits; for example, oranges and lemons.
C
I like citrus fruits, for example, oranges and lemons.
D
I like citrus fruits: for example oranges and lemons.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

As a parenthetical expression introducing an incomplete phrase, commas on both sides are standard.
Question 152 Discuss
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Which sentence incorrectly punctuates a title?

A
He read the article "The Future of Space" online.
B
She watched the movie 'Inception' last night.
C
I memorized the poem The Road Not Taken.
D
Have you seen the TV series "Breaking Bad"?

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Titles of poems require quotation marks.
Question 153 Discuss
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Select the sentence with the correct use of a comma in a dependent clause.

A
If you build it they will come.
B
If you build it, they will come.
C
If, you build it they will come.
D
If you build it they, will come.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

A comma is required after an introductory 'if' clause.
Question 154 Discuss
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Which sentence correctly places punctuation with 'etc.'?

A
We bought pens, paper, etc, at the store.
B
We bought pens, paper, etc., at the store.
C
We bought pens, paper, etc. at the store.
D
We bought pens, paper, etc at the store.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

'etc.' requires a period, and if it is in the middle of a sentence, a comma usually follows it.
Question 155 Discuss
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Identify the incorrectly punctuated sentence with a direct address.

A
John, can you help me?
B
Can you help me, John?
C
Can you, John, help me?
D
Can you John help me?

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

A noun of direct address must always be set off by commas.
Question 156 Discuss
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Which sentence correctly uses an em dash instead of parentheses?

A
The cookies—which were burnt—still tasted okay.
B
The cookies — which were burnt — still tasted okay.
C
The cookies— which were burnt— still tasted okay.
D
The cookies —which were burnt— still tasted okay.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Em dashes are used without spaces (in standard US formatting) to set off parenthetical elements.
Question 157 Discuss
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Select the sentence with proper hyphenation for a compound modifier.

A
She is a fast moving runner.
B
She is a fast-moving runner.
C
She is a fast-moving-runner.
D
She is a fast moving-runner.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Compound adjectives preceding a noun must be hyphenated.
Question 158 Discuss
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Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon to fix a run-on?

A
It was raining we stayed inside.
B
It was raining; we stayed inside.
C
It was raining, we stayed inside.
D
It was raining; so we stayed inside.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

A semicolon correctly separates two closely related independent clauses.
Question 159 Discuss
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Identify the sentence with the correct apostrophe for a singular noun ending in s.

A
The boss's car is new.
B
The boss' car is new.
C
The bosses car is new.
D
Both A and B are acceptable depending on the style guide.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Both 'boss's' and 'boss'' are widely accepted singular possessive forms.
Question 160 Discuss
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Which sentence correctly punctuates a compound-complex structure?

A
After she finished her homework, she went to bed, but she couldn't sleep.
B
After she finished her homework she went to bed, but she couldn't sleep.
C
After she finished her homework, she went to bed but, she couldn't sleep.
D
After she finished her homework, she went to bed but she couldn't sleep.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

A comma follows the introductory dependent clause, and another separates the two independent clauses joined by 'but'.
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