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Punctuation marks show structure, pauses, relationships and emphasis in written sentences. Questions cover commas in lists, clauses and nonessential phrases, semicolons between independent clauses, colons, apostrophes, quotation marks and hyphens, as well as the errors that create fragments, run-on sentences or comma splices.
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- A. The children's books were all left in the following places: Aslam's room, Anwar's office and Rashid's cupboard.
- B. The children's books were all left in the following places; Aslam's room, Anwar's office and Rashid 's cupboard.
- C. The childrens books were all left in the following places: Aslams room, Anwars office and Rashids cupboard.
- D. The children's books were all left in the following places, Aslam's room, Anwar's office and Rashid 's cupboard.
Explanation: - The colon (:) correctly introduces the list of places where the books were left.- The possessive form "children's" is correct because it…
Correct answer: The children's books were all left in the following places: Aslam's room, Anwar's office and Rashid's cupboard.- A. She always enjoyed sweets, chocolate, ice cream and toffee apples.
- B. She always enjoyed: sweets, chocolate, ice cream and toffee apples.
- C. She always enjoyed sweets chocolate ice cream and toffee apples.
- D. She always enjoyed sweet's, chocolate, ice cream's and toffee apple's.
Explanation: - The comma-separated list correctly enumerates the items she enjoyed.- No colon (:) is needed because the list is a natural continuation…
Correct answer: She always enjoyed sweets, chocolate, ice cream and toffee apples.- A. Saira's uncle's car was found without its wheels in that old derelict warehouse.
- B. Saira's uncle's car was found without its wheels in that old, derelict warehouse.
- C. Sairas uncles car was found without its wheels in that old, derelict warehouse.
- D. Saira's uncle's car was found without it's wheels in that old, derelict warehouse.
Explanation: - The possessive forms "Saira's" and "uncle's" are correct because they show that the car belongs to Saira's uncle.- The comma after "old"…
Correct answer: Saira's uncle's car was found without its wheels in that old, derelict warehouse.- A. Amjads granny, an excellent woman, always bought him chocolate, cakes, sweets and a nice fresh apple.
- B. Amjad's granny an excellent woman always bought him chocolate, cakes, sweetsand a nice fresh apple.
- C. Amjad's granny, an excellent woman, always bought him chocolate cakes sweetsand a nice fresh apple.
- D. Amjad's granny, an excellent woman, always bought him chocolate, cakes, sweetsand a nice fresh apple.
Explanation: - The possessive form "Amjad's" is correct because it shows that the granny belongs to Amjad.- The commas correctly separate the…
Correct answer: Amjad's granny, an excellent woman, always bought him chocolate, cakes, sweetsand a nice fresh apple.- A. After stealing Shahid car, the thief lost his way and ended up the chief constable's garage.
- B. After stealing Shahid's car the thief lost his way and ended up the chief constable's garage.
- C. After stealing Shahid's car, the thief lost his way and ended up the chief constable's garage.
- D. After stealing Shahid's car, the thief lost his' way and ended up the chief constable's garage
Explanation: : I corrected the sentence by adding "in" before "the chief constable's garage" to make it grammatically correct.Here's why:- The…
Correct answer: After stealing Shahid's car, the thief lost his way and ended up the chief constable's garage.- A. We decided to visit: Spain, Gree Spirants
- B. We decided to visit Spain, Greece, Portugal and Italys mountains.
- C. We decided to visit Spain, Greece, Portugal and Italy's mountains.
- D. We decided to visit Spain Greece Portugal and Italy's mountains.
Explanation: - The countries "Spain", "Greece", and "Portugal" are correctly listed without commas before "and".- The possessive form "Italy's" is…
Correct answer: We decided to visit Spain, Greece, Portugal and Italy's mountains.- A. That tall man, Munawar's grandson, is this month's winner.
- B. That tall man Munawar's grandson is this month's winner.
- C. That tall man, Munawar's grandson, is this months winner.
- D. That tall man, Munawars grandson, is this month's winner.
Explanation: - The commas correctly separate the nonessential clause "Munawar's grandson" from the rest of the sentence.- The possessive form…
Correct answer: That tall man, Munawar's grandson, is this month's winner.- A. I'm afraid the meat isnt suitable for vegetarians.
- B. l'am afraid the meat isn't suitable for vegetarians.
- C. I'm afraid the meat is'nt suitable for vegetarians.
- D. I'm afraid the meat isn't suitable for vegetarians.
Explanation: - The correct spelling of the contraction for "is not" is "isn't".- The sentence is structured correctly and clearly conveys the idea that…
Correct answer: I'm afraid the meat isn't suitable for vegetarians.- A. The headline read; 'Local Woman Saves Geese'.
- B. The headline read, 'Local Woman Saves Geese'.
- C. The headline read: 'Local Woman Saves Geese'.
- D. The headline read: "Local Woman Saves Geese.
Explanation: - The colon (:) is the correct punctuation mark to use when introducing a quotation, such as a headline, that elaborates on the preceding…
Correct answer: The headline read: 'Local Woman Saves Geese'.- A. The mansion was converted into a girls' school.
- B. The mansion was converted into a girls's school.
- C. The mansion was converted into a girls school.
- D. The mansion was converted, into a girls' school.
Explanation: - In this context, "girls school" is a compound noun, where "girls" is an adjective modifying the noun "school".
Correct answer: The mansion was converted into a girls school.- A. He joined Charles' army in 1642.
- B. He joins Charles's army in 1642.
- C. He joined Charles army in 1642.
- D. He joined Charle's army in 1642.
Explanation: - The possessive form "Charles'" is correct because it shows that the army belongs to Charles.- The verb "joined" is in the correct tense…
Correct answer: He joined Charles' army in 1642.- A. Chips' novels provides a wonderful insight into Victorian England.
- B. Chip's novel provides a wonderful insight into Victorian England.
- C. Chips's novel provides a wonderful insight into Victorian England.
- D. Chips' novel provides a wonderful insight into Victorian England.
Explanation: - The possessive form "Chips's" is correct because it shows that the novel belongs to Chips.- The singular form "novel" is correct because…
Correct answer: Chips's novel provides a wonderful insight into Victorian England.- A. Knowing her own strengths and working hard made her a success in school.
- B. Knowing her own strengths and working hard ,made her a success in school.
- C. Knowing her own strengths and working hard made her,a success, in school.
- D. Knowing her own strengths and working, hard ,made her a success in school.
Explanation: - The sentence is a clear and concise statement that attributes her success to two factors: knowing her strengths and working hard.- There…
Correct answer: Knowing her own strengths and working hard made her a success in school.- A. Right now I want two things peace and quietness.
- B. Right now I want two things; peace and quietness.
- C. Right now I want two things... peace and quietness.
- D. Right now I want two things: peace and quietness.
Explanation: - The sentence is structured as a complex sentence with an independent clause ("Right now I want two things") and a dependent clause (the…
Correct answer: Right now I want two things: peace and quietness.- A. Our philosophy teacher thinks that Einstein believed: that we cannot stop war by waging war.
- B. Our philosophy teacher thinks that Einstein believed that, we cannot stop war by waging war.
- C. Our philosophy teacher thinks that Einstein believed that we cannot stop war by waging war.
- D. Our philosophy teacher thinks that Einstein believed, that we cannot stop war by waging war.
Explanation: - The sentence is structured as a complex sentence with an independent clause ("Our philosophy teacher thinks") and a dependent clause…
Correct answer: Our philosophy teacher thinks that Einstein believed that we cannot stop war by waging war.- A. The Return of the King which is a popular movie made a huge amount of money
- B. "The Return of the King", which is a popular movie made a huge amount of money.
- C. "The Return of the King", which is a popular movie, made a huge amount of money.
- D. "The return of the king", which is a popular, movie, made a huge amount of money.
Explanation: The Return of the King is a title, therefore it must be in between quotation marks. Therefore, Option A is incorrect.
Correct answer: "The Return of the King", which is a popular movie, made a huge amount of money.- A. He had one motto "serving humanity."
- B. He, had one motto, serving humanity.
- C. He had one motto; serving humanity.
- D. He had one motto: serving humanity.
Explanation: Option D shows the correct use of punctuation.
Correct answer: He had one motto: serving humanity.- A. Samar bought an apple, an orange and an pear.
- B. Samar bought an apple a orange and a pear.
- C. Samar bought an apple, an orange, and a pear.
- D. Samar bought a apple, an orange and a pear.
Explanation: Option A: This sentence is missing a comma before "and." It should be "an orange, and a pear." The absence of the comma makes the sentence…
Correct answer: Samar bought an apple, an orange, and a pear.- A. Hot, then Sam did
- B. Hot, Sam did
- C. Hot; Sam therefore, did
- D. Hot; Sam therefore trying to do
Explanation: This option provides a clear and concise statement that conveys the sequence of events.
Correct answer: Hot; Sam therefore, did- A. Her mother is planning a trip to Portland Maine in the fall this year.
- B. Her mother is planning a trip to Portland, Maine in the fall this year.
- C. Her mother is planning a trip to Portland Maine, in the fall this year.
- D. Her mother is planning a trip to Portland, Maine, in the fall this year.
Explanation: Use of a comma after an introductory clause or phrase and Use of a comma to set off appositives.
Correct answer: Her mother is planning a trip to Portland, Maine, in the fall this year.