Punctuation Test 8

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Question 1
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Replace the underlined words with a suitable option:
When I was a student - I carried a packed lunch to school everyday.

A
student; I

B
student I

C
student, I

D
NO CHANGE

Solution

The given sentence can be divided into adverbial clause and the main clause. The adverbial clause begins with a subordinating conjunction. In this case, a comma must be placed in order to separate the adverbial clause from the main clause.
The en dash can be used between words to represent conflict, relation or direction. However, its use is not required in the given sentence.
A semi colon can only be used with independent clauses.
Thus, the correct answer must be Option C.
Question 2
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That he could win the championship trophy, no one ever questioned.

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined part.

A
NO CHANGE

B
trophy no one

C
trophy no one,

D
trophy no, one

Solution

In case of complex sentences, when the dependent clause comes before the independent clause, it should be separated using a comma. Therefore, according to the rule, the given sentence is correctly punctuated.
Thus, the correct answer is Option A.
The remaining options are not accurate according to the rule.
Question 3
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The Prime Minister visited the people - whose homes had been devastated by the typhoon.

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined words.

A
people, whose

B
people whose

C
people; whose

D
NO CHANGE

Solution

If the clause following a word (here, 'whose') cannot stand without it, a comma or any punctuation is not required. The usage of a punctuation depends upon the clauses and not single words.
Therefore, the given sentence does not require the use of any punctuation.
Question 4
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Then, when the dust settled, they began to calculate their profits and losses.

Choose the option that best corrects the sentence.

A
Then when the dust settled, they

B
Then, when the dust settled they

C
Then, when the dust settled - they

D
NO CHANGE

Solution

When non restrictive or nonessential information comes in between the sentence, rather than at the end of, it should be set off using a pair of commas. In the given sentence, the nonessential or nonrestrictive information, 'when the dust settled' should be set off with a pair of commas.
The en dash is used to represent conflict and connection between sentences.
Thus, the correct answer is Option D, no change.
Question 5
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William Shakespeare, the great English playwright was born in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined part.

A
Shakespeare, the great English playwright,

B
Shakespeare the great English playwright,

C
Shakespeare, the great, English playwright

D
NO CHANGE

Solution

In the given sentence, Shakespeare has been described as the great English playwright. In such sentence, when a degree or certification is shown after a person's name, it should be set off with commas.
Therefore, in this sentence, a pair of commas should be used around 'the great English playwright'.
The correct answer will be Option A.
Question 6
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All that we have from time immemorial considered righteous and holy has now been desecrated.

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined words.

A
righteous, and holy, has

B
righteous and holy, has

C
righteous, and holy has

D
NO CHANGE

Solution

According to general rule, a comma must be used to separate a long compound subject from the verb. In the given sentence, a comma must be placed before the verb and the adjoining verb to enhance the meaning of the sentence.
Thus, the correct answer will be Option B.
A comma must be used before 'and' only when it joins two independent clauses.
Question 7
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The sea being choppy the ship sailed to a closer port.

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined words.

A
choppy, the ship

B
choppy; the ship

C
choppy - the ship

D
NO CHANGE

Solution

In the given sentence, the words 'the sea being choppy' act as the nominative absolute. It is a free-standing part of the sentence, that describes the subject and the verb. It always takes a comma after it when it begins the sentence.
Therefore, the sentence requires a comma after the word 'choppy'.
Thus, the correct answer must be Option A.
Question 8
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Maya wrote "It is stormy at this time of the year."

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

A
wrote.

B
wrote:

C
wrote;

D
NO CHANGE

Solution

The given sentence consists of two independent clauses. Quotation marks can be either preceded by a comma or a colon. However, in the case of independent clause, a colon must be opted for. Thus, the correct answer will be Option B.
The other options are not valid to be used before a quotation mark.
Question 9
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One of the most surprising objects found in his study was a prism; a transparent optical instrument with flat polished surfaces that refract light.

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

A
NO CHANGE

B
prism:

C
prism,

D
prism ...

Solution

A colon has several uses, one of them is to link two sentences that are grammatically complete but closely related in thought.
A semicolon is used between two independent clauses when the coordinating conjunction is omitted.
A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction that joins two independent clauses.
An ellipsis is used to represent a thought trailing off.
Thus, the most suitable answer will be Option B.
Question 10
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The Queen enjoyed a long reign, she ruled justly and mercifully.

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

A
reign;

B
reign:

C
reign

D
NO CHANGE

Solution

The semi colon represents a longer pause than comma. It is used to separate clauses which are loosely connected in thought. As, the given sentence consists of clauses that are not strongly connected., a semi colon must be used to link them. Thus, the correct answer is Option A.
Option B - A colon is used between sentences grammatically correct but closely related.
Option D is incorrect. A comma is used before a conjunction that joins two independent clauses.

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Punctuation Test 8

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Question 1

student; I

student I

student, I

NO CHANGE

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Question 2

NO CHANGE

trophy no one

trophy no one,

trophy no, one

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Question 3

people, whose

people whose

people; whose

NO CHANGE

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Question 4

Then when the dust settled, they

Then, when the dust settled they

Then, when the dust settled - they

NO CHANGE

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Question 5

Shakespeare, the great English playwright,

Shakespeare the great English playwright,

Shakespeare, the great, English playwright

NO CHANGE

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Question 6

righteous, and holy, has

righteous and holy, has

righteous, and holy has

NO CHANGE

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Question 7

choppy, the ship

choppy; the ship

choppy - the ship

NO CHANGE

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Question 8

wrote.

wrote:

wrote;

NO CHANGE

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Question 9

NO CHANGE

prism:

prism,

prism ...

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Question 10

reign;

reign:

reign

NO CHANGE

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