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Question 231 Discuss
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Which sentence uses the correct punctuation for indicating a range of dates?

A
The war lasted from 1914-1918.
B
The war lasted 1914-1918.
C
The war lasted from 1914 to 1918.
D
Both B and C are correct.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Do not use 'from' in combination with an en dash; use 'from... to' or just the en dash.
Question 232 Discuss
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Select the sentence with proper use of colons and semicolons in a list.

A
I packed: shirts, which were clean; pants, which were new; and shoes.
B
I packed shirts, which were clean; pants, which were new; and shoes.
C
I packed: shirts, which were clean, pants, which were new, and shoes.
D
I packed shirts: which were clean; pants: which were new; and shoes.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

A colon should not separate a verb ('packed') from its objects. Semicolons correctly separate complex list items.
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Identify the sentence that correctly places a question mark with an abbreviation.

A
Are we leaving at 5 p.m.?
B
Are we leaving at 5 p.m. ?
C
Are we leaving at 5 p.m?.
D
Are we leaving at 5 p.m?

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The abbreviation's period is retained, followed immediately by the question mark.
Question 234 Discuss
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Which sentence correctly uses an em dash to replace parentheses?

A
He walked to the store—the one on Main Street—to buy milk.
B
He walked to the store— the one on Main Street —to buy milk.
C
He walked to the store — the one on Main Street — to buy milk.
D
Both A and C are acceptable depending on stylistic guidelines.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

While standard US editing (AP/Chicago) prefers no spaces (A), some styles and British styles prefer spaced em/en dashes (C).
Question 235 Discuss
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Select the sentence with proper comma usage for an adverbial clause at the end.

A
He passed the exam, even though he didn't study.
B
He passed the exam even though he didn't study.
C
He passed the exam, even though, he didn't study.
D
Both A and B are accepted depending on emphasis.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Usually, no comma is needed, but an extreme contrast ('even though') can sometimes take a comma for emphasis.
Question 236 Discuss
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Which sentence avoids a comma splice while maintaining flow?

A
The sun set, the stars came out.
B
The sun set; the stars came out.
C
The sun set the stars came out.
D
The sun set, however the stars came out.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

A semicolon smoothly connects two closely related independent clauses.
Question 237 Discuss
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Identify the sentence that correctly uses a comma to avoid ambiguity.

A
Those who can, teach.
B
Those who can teach.
C
Those, who can teach.
D
Those who can teach, do.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Without the comma, it reads 'can teach'. The comma forces the pause needed for the intended meaning.
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Which sentence correctly punctuates a compound subject containing an appositive?

A
John, my brother, and Alice went to the store.
B
John my brother and Alice went to the store.
C
John, my brother and Alice, went to the store.
D
John, my brother, and Alice, went to the store.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The appositive 'my brother' is enclosed in commas. No comma is needed after 'Alice'.
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Which sentence correctly places punctuation for an interjection within quotes?

A
"Oh no!" she cried.
B
"Oh no," she cried!
C
"Oh no"! she cried.
D
"Oh no" she cried!

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The exclamation point belongs to the quote and stays inside the marks; no comma is needed.
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Identify the correctly punctuated sentence with an introductory infinitive phrase.

A
To win the game you must practice.
B
To win the game, you must practice.
C
To win, the game you must practice.
D
To win the game you, must practice.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Introductory infinitive phrases functioning as modifiers must be followed by a comma.
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