Punctuation Test 14

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Question 1
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Choose the option that best corrects the sentence:
i'm doing a-levels in physics, chemistry and french.

A
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B
I'm doing A-levels in physics, chemistry and French.

C
I'm doing A-levels in Physics, Chemistry and French.

D
I'm doing a-levels in physics, chemistry and french.

Solution

According to general rule, capitals are used for all proper nouns in a sentence and also, for words derived from proper nouns. For example - the word French must be capitalized when it means the language, a French person or things from France.
Similarly, physics and chemistry are not capitalized because they are not derived from proper nouns.
Thus, according to the rules, the correct answer is Option B. The remaining options are incorrect.
Question 2
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Choose the option that best corrects the sentence:
The British referendum left the country reeling in shock.

A
The british referendum left the country reeling in shock.

B
the british referendum left the country reeling in shock.

C
the British referendum left the country reeling in shock.

D
NO CHANGE

Solution

Capital letters are used for the first letter of the first word of a sentence and for proper nouns. In other words, capitalize the names of people, specific places, and things. For example, We don't capitalize the word "bridge" unless it starts a sentence, but we must capitalize Brooklyn Bridge because it is the name of a specific bridge. Here, 'British' is a proper noun, so must be capitalized. 'The' is the first word at the start of the sentence, so must also be capitalized. Hence, the correct option is D).
Question 3
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He prayed, the only thing he had ever prayed for, for a child to succeed him.

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence.

A
NO CHANGE

B
He prayed, the only thing he had ever prayed for - for a child to succeed him.

C
He prayed (the only thing he had ever prayed for) for a child to succeed him.

D
He prayed - the only thing he had ever prayed for; for a child to succeed him.

Solution

Parenthesis is used to enclose information that clarifies or is used as an aside. Its use indicates that writer considered the information less important. In the given sentence, commas can be replaced with parenthesis. Thus. option C is correct.
Question 4
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The lampshades shone pleasantly in Jim's room (he preferred low lighting) and a breeze wafted in through the window.

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence.

A
NO CHANGE

B
The lampshades shone pleasantly in Jim's room - he preferred low lighting, and a breeze wafted in through the window.

C
The lampshades shone pleasantly in Jim's room, he preferred low lighting; and a breeze wafted in through the window.

D
The lampshades shone pleasantly in Jim's room; he preferred low lighting (and a breeze wafted in through the window).

Solution

Parenthesis is used to enclose information that clarifies or is used as an aside. Its use indicates that writer considered the information less important. In the given sentence, commas can be used in place of parenthesis. But, there is no option available with commas. Parenthesis is correctly used in sentence. Thus. option A is correct.
Question 5
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will we see the day when we travel in flying cars? probably not.

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence.

A
Will we see the day when we travel in flying cars? probably not.

B
will we see the day when we travel in flying cars? Probably not.

C
Will we see the day when we travel in flying cars? Probably not.

D
NO CHANGE

Solution

Capital letter is used to start a sentence. If the previous sentence ends with question mark or exclamation mark, capital letter is used as they indicate the end of sentence like full stop does. Thus, option C is correct according to the rule.
Question 6
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Choose the option that best corrects the given sentence:
During the autumn, geese migrate from Canada to various parts of Europe.

A
During the Autumn, geese migrate from Canada to various parts of Europe.

B
During the autumn, geese migrate from canada to various parts of europe.

C
during the autumn, geese migrate from Canada to various parts of Europe.

D
NO CHANGE

Solution

Capital letters are used for the first letter of the first word of a sentence and for proper nouns. In other words, capitalize the names of people, specific places, and things. For example, We don't capitalize the word "bridge" unless it starts a sentence, but we must capitalize Brooklyn Bridge because it is the name of a specific bridge. Here, 'Canada' and 'Europe' are proper nouns, so must be capitalized. 'During' is the first word at the start of the sentence, so must also be capitalized. Hence, the correct option is D).
Question 7
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The school has long breaks during christmas and easter.

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence.

A
the school has long breaks during christmas and easter.

B
the school has long breaks during Christmas and Easter.

C
The school has long breaks during Christmas and Easter.

D
NO CHANGE

Solution

According to general rule, the first word of a sentence is always capitalized. Capitals are used for all proper nouns in a sentence, as they refer to particular names or events.
Thus, according to the rules, the correct answer is Option C. The remaining options are incorrect.
Question 8
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professor james and doctor lewis are both speaking at the same convention tonight.

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence.

A
Professor James and doctor Lewis are both speaking at the same convention tonight.

B
Professor James and Doctor Lewis are both speaking at the same convention tonight.

C
professor James and doctor Lewis are both speaking at the same convention tonight.

D
NO CHANGE

Solution

According to general rule, the first word of a sentence is always capitalized. Capitals are used for all proper nouns in a sentence. Titles in a sentence are capitalized, when the titles come immediately before a name, or when the title replaces the use of a name.
Thus, according to the rules, the correct answer is Option B. The remaining options are incorrect.
Question 9
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Choose the option that best corrects the given sentence:
the prime minister will speak to the house of lords today.

A
The Prime Minister will speak to the house of lords today.

B
The prime minister will speak to the House of Lords today.

C
The Prime Minister will speak to the House of Lords today.

D
NO CHANGE

Solution

According to general rule, the first word of a sentence is always capitalized. Capitals are used for all proper nouns in a sentence. Titles in a sentence are capitalized when the title replaces the use of a name.
Words, like house, that are not are not normally capitalized, would be written with a capital if it is in the name of an organization.
Thus, according to the rules, the correct answer is Option C. The remaining options are incorrect.
Question 10
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Punctuate the following sentence:
the serbs and the croats have witnessed many conflict between each other.

A
The serbs and the croats have witnessed many conflicts between each other.

B
the Serbs and the Croats have witnessed many conflicts between each other.

C
The Serbs and the Croats have witnessed many conflicts between each other.

D
NO CHANGE

Solution

According to general rule, the first word of a sentence is always capitalized. Capitals are used for all proper nouns in a sentence and also, for words derived from proper nouns.
Thus, according to the rules, the correct answer is Option C. The remaining options are incorrect.

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Question 1

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I'm doing A-levels in physics, chemistry and French.

I'm doing A-levels in Physics, Chemistry and French.

I'm doing a-levels in physics, chemistry and french.

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Question 2

The british referendum left the country reeling in shock.

the british referendum left the country reeling in shock.

the British referendum left the country reeling in shock.

NO CHANGE

Solution

Question 3

NO CHANGE

He prayed, the only thing he had ever prayed for - for a child to succeed him.

He prayed (the only thing he had ever prayed for) for a child to succeed him.

He prayed - the only thing he had ever prayed for; for a child to succeed him.

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Question 4

NO CHANGE

The lampshades shone pleasantly in Jim's room - he preferred low lighting, and a breeze wafted in through the window.

The lampshades shone pleasantly in Jim's room, he preferred low lighting; and a breeze wafted in through the window.

The lampshades shone pleasantly in Jim's room; he preferred low lighting (and a breeze wafted in through the window).

Solution

Question 5

Will we see the day when we travel in flying cars? probably not.

will we see the day when we travel in flying cars? Probably not.

Will we see the day when we travel in flying cars? Probably not.

NO CHANGE

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Question 6

During the Autumn, geese migrate from Canada to various parts of Europe.

During the autumn, geese migrate from canada to various parts of europe.

during the autumn, geese migrate from Canada to various parts of Europe.

NO CHANGE

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Question 7

the school has long breaks during christmas and easter.

the school has long breaks during Christmas and Easter.

The school has long breaks during Christmas and Easter.

NO CHANGE

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Question 8

Professor James and doctor Lewis are both speaking at the same convention tonight.

Professor James and Doctor Lewis are both speaking at the same convention tonight.

professor James and doctor Lewis are both speaking at the same convention tonight.

NO CHANGE

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Question 9

The Prime Minister will speak to the house of lords today.

The prime minister will speak to the House of Lords today.

The Prime Minister will speak to the House of Lords today.

NO CHANGE

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Question 10

The serbs and the croats have witnessed many conflicts between each other.

the Serbs and the Croats have witnessed many conflicts between each other.

The Serbs and the Croats have witnessed many conflicts between each other.

NO CHANGE

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