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Question 81 Discuss
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Which sentence uses the Oxford comma correctly?

A
I bought milk, bread and, cheese.
B
I bought milk, bread, and cheese.
C
I bought milk bread, and cheese.
D
I bought milk, bread and cheese.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The Oxford (or serial) comma is placed immediately before the coordinating conjunction in a list of three or more items.
Question 82 Discuss
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Select the sentence that correctly punctuates a compound noun.

A
My mother in law is visiting us.
B
My mother-in law is visiting us.
C
My mother-in-law is visiting us.
D
My mother in-law is visiting us.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Compound nouns indicating family relationships with 'in-law' are always hyphenated.
Question 83 Discuss
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Which sentence correctly places punctuation with an attribution in the middle of a quote?

A
"I am tired," he said. "let's go home."
B
"I am tired" he said, "let's go home."
C
"I am tired," he said, "let's go home."
D
"I am tired," he said, "Let's go home."

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

When interrupting a quote between two independent clauses, use a period after the attribution and capitalize the next word of the quote.
Question 84 Discuss
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Which sentence correctly uses commas with an academic degree?

A
John Smith MD, is the new chief of surgery.
B
John Smith, M.D. is the new chief of surgery.
C
John Smith, M.D., is the new chief of surgery.
D
John Smith M.D., is the new chief of surgery.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Academic degrees following a name must be set off by commas on both sides.
Question 85 Discuss
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Identify the sentence that correctly uses a comma to set off a contrasting element.

A
The project requires dedication not just talent.
B
The project requires dedication, not just talent.
C
The project requires dedication not, just talent.
D
The project requires, dedication, not just talent.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Use a comma to separate contrasting coordinate elements, often introduced by 'not'.
Question 86 Discuss
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Which of the following sentences correctly punctuates an absolute phrase?

A
The weather being warm we went to the beach.
B
The weather being warm, we went to the beach.
C
The weather, being warm we went to the beach.
D
The weather being warm we, went to the beach.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Absolute phrases modify the entire sentence and must be set off by a comma.
Question 87 Discuss
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Select the sentence with the correct comma usage to prevent misreading.

A
To John Harrison was a very loyal friend.
B
To John Harrison, was a very loyal friend.
C
To John, Harrison was a very loyal friend.
D
To, John Harrison was a very loyal friend.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

A comma is necessary here to prevent the reader from reading 'John Harrison' as a single name.
Question 88 Discuss
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Which sentence correctly punctuates a direct address at the end of a sentence?

A
I need the report on my desk by tomorrow Sarah.
B
I need the report on my desk by tomorrow, Sarah.
C
I need the report on my desk, by tomorrow Sarah.
D
I need the report, on my desk by tomorrow Sarah.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

A noun of direct address is always separated from the rest of the sentence by a comma.
Question 89 Discuss
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Identify the incorrect use of a comma between a subject and verb.

A
The books on the shelf, are gathering dust.
B
The old, dusty books are on the shelf.
C
Books, papers, and pens cluttered the desk.
D
The man who called yesterday left a message.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

A single comma should never separate a subject from its verb.
Question 90 Discuss
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Which sentence shows the correct use of a comma before a coordinating conjunction?

A
I wanted to go for a run but, it started raining.
B
I wanted to go for a run, but it started raining.
C
I wanted to go for a run but it started raining.
D
I wanted, to go for a run but it started raining.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Use a comma before FANBOYS when they connect two independent clauses.
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