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  • Question 1
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    Choose the option that best corrects the sentence at the underlined point:
    He first painted the walls of the house, then, he painted the roof.
    Solution
    The word 'then' is not a conjunction. It is commonly used as an adverb, adjective or noun to denote time.
    Even though 'then' is used in many cases as a conjunction, it is not used in formal English, because it does not meet the full criteria for a conjunction: like and, but, or, so.
    Option D: In this sentence, 'then' appears to link the clauses, but it cannot connect clauses (in formal English).
    Hence, the underlined part is incorrect and must be changed. So, option D is incorrect.
    Option A: A semi-colon connects clauses that are independent on their own. But, since 'then' does not function as a conjunction, the semi-colon ';' cannot be used here.
    Option B: The em dash '-' is used to separate parts of a sentence. But, as 'then' does not connect these parts, '-' is not correct.
    Option C: The full stop '.' is the only thing that corrects the given sentence. It separates them as two different sentences. Hence Option C is correct.
  • Question 2
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    Choose the option that best corrects the sentence at the underlined point.

    The little girl danced to the music,
    Solution
    According to general rule, a period is used to mark the end of a complete sentence. Thus, the correct answer will be Option A, in place of the comma. 
    The remaining options are incorrect, as a comma is used to indicate a pause whereas, a semi colon is used to separate major sentence elements. A colon is used to indicate emphasis or introduce a list.
  • Question 3
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    Choose the option that best corrects the sentence at the underlined point.

    Is the pink scarf yours?
    Solution
    The given sentence is in the form of a question. According to general rule, a direct question takes a question mark at the end. Thus, the correct answer is Option A, no change.
    Option B is incorrect as, a comma is not used to mark an end to a sentence.
    Option C is incorrect - A period is used at the end of an indirect sentence. 
    Option D is incorrect - An exclamation mark is used to indicate strong feelings or high volume.
  • Question 4
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    Choose the option that best corrects the sentence at the underlined point.

    Can you read this book out loud to me.
    Solution
    According to general rule, a direct question takes a question mark at the end whereas, a period is used at the end of an indirect sentence. The given sentence is in the form of a direct question. Thus, the correct answer is Option A. 
    Option B and C are incorrect as, comma and semi colon cannot be used to mark an end to a sentence.
    Option D is incorrect - A period is used to mark an end to a indirect sentence.
  • Question 5
    1 / -0
    Choose the option that best corrects the sentence at the underlined point.

    Would you help me with my homework.
    Solution
    According to general rule, a direct question takes a question mark at the end whereas, a period is used at the end of an indirect sentence. The given sentence is in the form of a direct question. Thus, the correct answer is Option A.
    Option B and C are incorrect as, comma and semi colon cannot be used to mark an end to a sentence.
    Option D is incorrect - A period is used to mark an end to a indirect sentence.
  • Question 6
    1 / -0
    Choose the option that best corrects the sentence at the underlined point.

    Do my new jeans need washing?
    Solution
    The given sentence is in the form of a question. According to general rule, a direct question takes a question mark at the end. Thus, the correct answer is Option D, no change.
    Option A is incorrect as, a comma is not used to mark an end to a sentence.
    Option B is incorrect - A period is used at the end of an indirect sentence. 
    Option C is incorrect - An exclamation mark is used to indicate strong feelings or high volume.

  • Question 7
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    Choose the option that best corrects the sentence at the underlined point.

    Who is knocking on the door,
    Solution
    The given sentence is in the form of a question. According to general rule, a direct question takes a question mark at the end. Thus, the correct answer is Option A.
    Option B is incorrect - A period is used at the end of an indirect sentence. 
    Option C is incorrect - An exclamation mark is used to indicate strong feelings or high volume.
    Option D is incorrect as, a comma is not used to mark an end to a sentence.

  • Question 8
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    Choose the option that best corrects the sentence at the underlined point.

    She asked me if she could accompany me to the circus?
    Solution
    According to general rule, a period is used to mark the end of a complete sentence. Thus, the correct answer will be Option B, in place of the question mark. 
    The remaining options are incorrect, as a comma is used to indicate a pause whereas, a semi colon is used to separate major sentence elements. A question mark is used after an interrogatory clause.
  • Question 9
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    Choose the option that best corrects the sentence at the underlined point.

    She called her accountant on Tuesday morning:
    Solution
    According to general rule, a period is used to mark the end of a complete sentence. Thus, the correct answer will be Option C, in place of the colon. 
    The remaining options are incorrect, as a comma is used to indicate a pause whereas, a semi colon is used to separate major sentence elements. A colon is used to indicate emphasis or introduce a list.
  • Question 10
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    Choose the option that best corrects the sentence at the underlined point.

    Which of these singers do you prefer,
    Solution
    According to general rule, a direct question takes a question mark at the end whereas, a period is used at the end of an indirect sentence. The given sentence is in the form of a direct question. Thus, the correct answer is Option C.
    Option A and B are incorrect as, comma and semi colon can not used to mark an end to a sentence.
    Option D is incorrect - A period is used to mark an end to a indirect sentence.
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