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Question 261 Discuss
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Which sentence misuses a semicolon?

A
The movie was thrilling; I couldn't look away.
B
Because the movie was thrilling; I couldn't look away.
C
The movie was thrilling; however, it was too long.
D
I wanted to go; my brother wanted to stay.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

A semicolon must connect two independent clauses. 'Because the movie was thrilling' is a dependent clause.
Question 262 Discuss
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Identify the sentence that correctly places the colon outside quotation marks.

A
There are two reasons I hate "The Raven:" it's long and it's depressing.
B
There are two reasons I hate "The Raven": it's long and it's depressing.
C
There are two reasons I hate ":The Raven" it's long and it's depressing.
D
There are two reasons I hate, "The Raven:" it's long and it's depressing.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

In standard English punctuation, colons and semicolons are always placed outside closing quotation marks.
Question 263 Discuss
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Which sentence correctly hyphenates a compound modifier before a noun?

A
She is a well known actress.
B
She is a well-known actress.
C
She is a well-known-actress.
D
She is a well known-actress.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

When two words act as a single modifier preceding a noun, they must be hyphenated.
Question 264 Discuss
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Identify the sentence that correctly omits the hyphen after the noun.

A
The actress is well-known.
B
The actress is well known.
C
The actress-is well-known.
D
The actress is well-known-today.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Compound adjectives are generally not hyphenated when they follow the noun they modify.
Question 265 Discuss
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Which sentence correctly avoids hyphenating an '-ly' adverb?

A
It was a highly-effective strategy.
B
It was a highly effective strategy.
C
It was a highly effective-strategy.
D
It was a highly-effective-strategy.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Adverbs ending in '-ly' are never hyphenated when combined with adjectives to form modifiers.
Question 266 Discuss
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Which sentence correctly hyphenates a spelled-out fraction?

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

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Spelled-out fractions are always hyphenated.
Question 267 Discuss
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Identify the proper use of a suspended hyphen.

A
We offer short and long-term loans.
B
We offer short- and long-term loans.
C
We offer short-and long-term loans.
D
We offer short and-long-term loans.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

A suspended hyphen (short- and) is used when a base word (term) is shared by two or more consecutive compound modifiers.
Question 268 Discuss
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Which sentence correctly uses a hyphen to prevent misreading?

A
He had to re-cover the sofa.
B
He had to recover the sofa.
C
He had to re cover the sofa.
D
He had to re-cover-the sofa.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

A hyphen is necessary here because 're-cover' (to put a new cover on) is distinct from 'recover' (to get back or heal).
Question 269 Discuss
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Select the sentence with the correct hyphenation of a prefix and a proper noun.

A
The protest was antiGovernment.
B
The protest was anti Government.
C
The protest was anti-Government.
D
The protest was anti-government.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

A hyphen is always required when adding a prefix to a capitalized word.
Question 270 Discuss
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Which sentence properly punctuates a compound number?

A
Twenty two people applied for the job.
B
Twenty-two people applied for the job.
C
Twenty-two-people applied for the job.
D
Twenty two-people applied for the job.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

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