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Question 171 Discuss
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Which sentence correctly punctuates a compound modifier with an adverb?

A
It is a beautifully-designed building.
B
It is a beautifully designed building.
C
It is a beautifully designed-building.
D
It is a beautifully-designed-building.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Do not hyphenate a compound modifier if the first word is an '-ly' adverb.
Question 172 Discuss
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Select the sentence with correct capitalization following a colon.

A
He had one rule: Never give up.
B
He had one rule: never give up.
C
Both A and B are acceptable.
D
He had one rule: Never Give Up.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Capitalizing the first word after a colon when it introduces a complete sentence is optional in many style guides.
Question 173 Discuss
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Which sentence correctly places the comma in a letter's closing?

A
Sincerely yours
B
Sincerely, yours
C
Sincerely yours,
D
Sincerely, yours,

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

In formal letters, a single comma follows the entire closing phrase.
Question 174 Discuss
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Identify the sentence that incorrectly uses quotation marks for emphasis.

A
The word "unique" means one of a kind.
B
The "free" gift actually cost $10 in shipping.
C
We offer "fresh" vegetables every day.
D
He "accidentally" deleted the file.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Using quotation marks around 'fresh' implies the vegetables are NOT actually fresh, creating unintended irony (a common error).
Question 175 Discuss
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Which sentence correctly punctuates a defining relative clause?

A
The man, who lives next door, is a doctor.
B
The man who lives next door is a doctor.
C
The man who lives next door, is a doctor.
D
The man, who lives next door is a doctor.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Defining (restrictive) clauses are essential to the sentence's meaning and are NOT set off by commas.
Question 176 Discuss
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Select the sentence with proper comma usage for an introductory adverb.

A
Unfortunately he missed the train.
B
Unfortunately, he missed the train.
C
Unfortunately he, missed the train.
D
Unfortunately, he missed the train,.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Introductory adverbs modifying the entire sentence must be followed by a comma.
Question 177 Discuss
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Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe for missing letters?

A
It is four oclock.
B
It is four o'clock.
C
It is four oclock'.
D
It is four o'clock'.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

'O'clock' is a contraction of 'of the clock', requiring an apostrophe.
Question 178 Discuss
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Identify the sentence that correctly uses a slash for alternatives.

A
Please bring a pencil / pen.
B
Please bring a pencil/pen.
C
Please bring a pencil/ pen.
D
Please bring a pencil /pen.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

When using a slash to separate single words, no spaces should be used.
Question 179 Discuss
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Which sentence correctly places punctuation for a quote followed by an attribution?

A
"I am tired." he said.
B
"I am tired", he said.
C
"I am tired," he said.
D
"I am tired" he said.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

A comma, not a period, separates the quote from its attribution, and it goes inside the quotation marks.
Question 180 Discuss
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Select the sentence with the correct hyphenation of a prefix with a capitalized word.

A
He displayed un-American behavior.
B
He displayed unAmerican behavior.
C
He displayed un American behavior.
D
He displayed un-american behavior.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Prefixes preceding proper nouns must be separated by a hyphen.
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