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Question 291 Discuss
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Which sentence uses an em dash correctly for an abrupt change of thought?

A
I was going to buy the red car - but then I saw the blue one.
B
I was going to buy the red car—but then I saw the blue one.
C
I was going to buy the red car, but then I saw the blue one.
D
I was going to buy the red car; but then I saw the blue one.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The em dash correctly signals an abrupt break or interruption in thought without spaces.
Question 292 Discuss
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Identify the correct use of an en dash to indicate a range.

A
Read chapters 4—7 for homework.
B
Read chapters 4-7 for homework.
C
Read chapters 4–7 for homework.
D
Read chapters 4 - 7 for homework.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

An en dash (–) is slightly wider than a hyphen and is the correct punctuation for numerical ranges.
Question 293 Discuss
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Select the correct punctuation for summarizing a list.

A
Apples, oranges, and bananas: these are my favorite fruits.
B
Apples, oranges, and bananas—these are my favorite fruits.
C
Apples, oranges, and bananas; these are my favorite fruits.
D
Apples, oranges, and bananas, these are my favorite fruits.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

An em dash is perfectly suited to follow a list that serves as the subject of the sentence before a summarizing pronoun like 'these' or 'all'.
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Which sentence correctly places punctuation around parentheses in the middle of a sentence?

A
When he arrived (late as usual,) we started the meeting.
B
When he arrived, (late as usual) we started the meeting.
C
When he arrived (late as usual), we started the meeting.
D
When he arrived (late as usual) we started the meeting.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Punctuation belonging to the main sentence goes outside and after the closing parenthesis.
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Which sentence correctly uses a question mark inside parentheses?

A
I am meeting with John (the manager?) tomorrow.
B
I am meeting with John (the manager) tomorrow?
C
I am meeting with John, (the manager?) tomorrow.
D
I am meeting with John (the manager)? tomorrow.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

A question mark goes inside the parentheses if it applies only to the parenthetical text.
Question 296 Discuss
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Select the proper punctuation for an entire sentence enclosed in parentheses.

A
(The results were surprising).
B
(The results were surprising.)
C
(The results were surprising,)
D
(The results were surprising) .

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

When an entire independent sentence is enclosed in parentheses, the terminal punctuation goes inside.
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Which sentence uses an en dash correctly to show a connection?

A
The New York-Paris flight was delayed.
B
The New York—Paris flight was delayed.
C
The New York–Paris flight was delayed.
D
The New York Paris flight was delayed.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

The en dash (–) is used to show a relationship or direction between two equal words (like cities in a flight path).
Question 298 Discuss
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Identify the incorrect use of a dash.

A
He had only one passion—music.
B
The three friends—Alice, Bob, and Eve—went to the park.
C
I wanted to go—but I was too tired.
D
The store sells—apples, oranges, and pears.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

A dash should not separate a verb ('sells') from its direct objects unless indicating a severe faltering in speech.
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Which sentence correctly places punctuation with a geographic location?

A
I lived in Denver Colorado for five years.
B
I lived in Denver, Colorado for five years.
C
I lived in Denver, Colorado, for five years.
D
I lived in, Denver, Colorado, for five years.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

When a city and state are used in the middle of a sentence, place a comma after the city and another after the state.
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Identify the proper punctuation for a full date in the middle of a sentence.

A
She was born on January 1, 2000 in London.
B
She was born on January 1 2000, in London.
C
She was born on January 1, 2000, in London.
D
She was born on January, 1, 2000, in London.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

A comma follows the day, and another comma follows the year when the date continues into the sentence.
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