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Question 71 Discuss
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Select the sentence with proper use of a dash for a sudden change in thought.

A
I was thinking about buying a new car, but, never mind.
B
I was thinking about buying a new car—but never mind.
C
I was thinking about buying a new car; but never mind.
D
I was thinking about buying a new car: but never mind.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

An em dash effectively signals an abrupt break or a sudden change of thought in a sentence.
Question 72 Discuss
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Which sentence correctly punctuates an introductory participial phrase?

A
Exhausted from the marathon he collapsed on the couch.
B
Exhausted, from the marathon he collapsed on the couch.
C
Exhausted from the marathon, he collapsed on the couch.
D
Exhausted from the marathon he, collapsed on the couch.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

An introductory participial phrase modifies the subject and must be followed by a comma.
Question 73 Discuss
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Which sentence correctly combines quotation marks and a semicolon?

A
She said, "I'm ready;" let's go.
B
She said, "I'm ready"; let's go.
C
She said, "I'm ready; let's go."
D
She said, "I'm ready," let's go.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Semicolons and colons always go outside the closing quotation marks.
Question 74 Discuss
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Select the sentence with correct possessive punctuation for a name ending in s.

A
James's book was left on the table.
B
James' book was left on the table.
C
Both A and B are considered acceptable depending on the style guide.
D
Jame's book was left on the table.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

While 'James's' is standard for most, many style guides also accept 'James'' for classical or biblical names, or generally.
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Which sentence properly uses a hyphen in a fraction?

A
A two thirds majority is required to pass the bill.
B
A two-thirds majority is required to pass the bill.
C
A two thirds-majority is required to pass the bill.
D
A two-thirds-majority is required to pass the bill.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Fractions used as adjectives or nouns (spelled out) must be hyphenated.
Question 76 Discuss
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Identify the sentence with the correctly punctuated date.

A
She was born in May, 1995.
B
She was born on May 10 1995 in Paris.
C
She was born on May 10, 1995, in Paris.
D
She was born on May, 10, 1995 in Paris.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

In a full date (Month, Day, Year), commas enclose the year when it continues in a sentence. No comma for just Month and Year.
Question 77 Discuss
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Which sentence correctly punctuates an imperative sentence with a tag question?

A
Close the door will you?
B
Close the door, will you?
C
Close the door; will you?
D
Close the door will you.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Tag questions attached to the end of a sentence must be preceded by a comma and end with a question mark.
Question 78 Discuss
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Select the sentence that avoids a misplaced comma.

A
The boy, who stole the apple ran away.
B
The boy who stole the apple ran away.
C
The boy who stole the apple, ran away.
D
The boy, who stole the apple, ran away.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The clause 'who stole the apple' is essential to identify the boy (restrictive), so no commas are used.
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Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe for plurals of letters?

A
Mind your p's and q's.
B
Mind your ps and qs.
C
Mind your p's and q's'.
D
Mind your p's' and q's'.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Use an apostrophe to form the plural of single lowercase letters to avoid confusion (like 'is' instead of i's).
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Identify the sentence with the correct use of a colon in time.

A
The train departs at 14.30.
B
The train departs at 14;30.
C
The train departs at 14:30.
D
The train departs at 14 30.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

A colon is universally used in American and standard international formatting to separate hours and minutes.
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