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Question 21 Discuss
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Identify the correct punctuation for dates in a sentence.

A
On July 4 1776 the Declaration of Independence was adopted.
B
On July 4, 1776 the Declaration of Independence was adopted.
C
On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted.
D
On July, 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

When writing a full date in the middle of a sentence, place a comma after the day and after the year.
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Which sentence avoids a comma splice error?

A
The weather was beautiful, we decided to go for a hike.
B
The weather was beautiful; we decided to go for a hike.
C
The weather was beautiful we decided to go for a hike.
D
The weather was beautiful, therefore we decided to go for a hike.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

A comma splice incorrectly joins two independent clauses with only a comma. A semicolon or a coordinating conjunction is needed.
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Select the sentence that correctly uses brackets.

A
She stated, "I love reading [Shakespeare's] plays."
B
She stated, "I love reading (Shakespeare's) plays."
C
She stated, "I love reading {Shakespeare's} plays."
D
She stated, "I love reading -Shakespeare's- plays."

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Brackets are used to insert clarification or editorial corrections into a direct quotation.
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Which of the following correctly punctuates an essential relative clause?

A
The book, that I borrowed from you, is fantastic.
B
The book that I borrowed from you, is fantastic.
C
The book, that I borrowed from you is fantastic.
D
The book that I borrowed from you is fantastic.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Essential (restrictive) clauses limit the meaning of the noun and should not be set off by commas.
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Identify the sentence with the correct apostrophe usage for time expressions.

A
I need two weeks notice before you resign.
B
I need two week's notice before you resign.
C
I need two weeks' notice before you resign.
D
I need two weeks's notice before you resign.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Time expressions take an apostrophe. For a plural amount of time (two weeks), the apostrophe goes after the 's'.
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Which sentence correctly punctuates a quote within a quote?

A
He said, "Mary told me, 'I will be late'."
B
He said, "Mary told me, 'I will be late.'"
C
He said, 'Mary told me, "I will be late."'
D
He said, "Mary told me, "I will be late.""

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Single quotation marks are used for a quote inside a direct quote, and the period goes inside the innermost marks.
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Select the sentence with the proper use of an ellipsis.

A
The instructions read: "Mix the flour... and bake for twenty minutes."
B
The instructions read: "Mix the flour ...and bake for twenty minutes."
C
The instructions read: "Mix the flour...and bake for twenty minutes."
D
The instructions read: "Mix the flour ... and bake for twenty minutes."

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

An ellipsis is formatted with a space before and after the three dots to indicate omitted words.
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Which of these sentences is punctuated correctly regarding titles?

A
I read the article "The Future of Tech" in Time magazine.
B
I read the article The Future of Tech in "Time" magazine.
C
I read the article 'The Future of Tech' in 'Time' magazine.
D
I read the article, "The Future of Tech," in Time magazine.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Titles of short works (like articles) go in quotation marks, while larger works (like magazines) are typically italicized (or left plain if formatting is unavailable).
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Identify the correct punctuation for a geographical address in a sentence.

A
He lived in Austin Texas for ten years.
B
He lived in Austin, Texas for ten years.
C
He lived in Austin, Texas, for ten years.
D
He lived in, Austin, Texas for ten years.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

When listing a city and state in the middle of a sentence, a comma goes after the city and after the state.
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Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a hyphen with a prefix?

A
The ex president delivered a powerful speech.
B
The ex-president delivered a powerful speech.
C
The expresident delivered a powerful speech.
D
The ex-president-delivered a powerful speech.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The prefix 'ex-' meaning 'former' is always hyphenated when attached to a noun.
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