Punctuation Test 9

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Question 1
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Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.
There were a hundred and fifty people in the room, weren't there.

A
there?

B
there!

C
there -

D
NO CHANGE

Solution

We use question marks when the sentence is part statement, part question. This is the case of the sentence given. Hence, the correct answer is A) there?
Question 2
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The three highest mountain peaks in the world are, Mount Everest, K2, and Kangchenjunga.

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

A
NO CHANGE

B
are

C
are;

D
are ...

Solution

Option A - 'Are,' is incorrect. We can't put a comma here as there is no pause in the sentence. Also, there are no items to separate in the sentence. Thus option A is incorrect.
Option C - We use a semicolon to indicate a pause between two main clauses. As the sentence 'The three highest mountain peaks in the world are' is not the main clause, we can't use a semicolon here. Thus option C is incorrect.
Option D - We use ellipses to indicate incomplete or omitted part of the sentence. As the given sentence is complete, we can't use ellipses here. Thus option D is incorrect.
Option B - We do not need any punctuation after 'are' as the given sentence has no pauses and is in continuation. Thus option B is the correct answer.
'The three highest peaks in the world are Mount Everest, K2, and Kangchenjunga.'
Question 3
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The morning dawned bright and clear: Peter and his family were ready for their long journey.

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

A
clear;

B
clear ...

C
clear,

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 - An ellipsis is used to represent a trailing of thought.
Option C - A comma is used before a conjunction that joins two independent clauses.
Option D - A colon is used between sentences grammatically correct but closely related.
Question 4
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His house had French windows in every room, he wanted to be sure of having fresh air blowing through the interiors.

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

A
NO CHANGE

B
room;

C
room:

D
room -

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.
A colon is used between sentences grammatically correct but closely related.
A comma is used before coordinate conjunctions that joins two independent clauses.
An em dash is used to set apart parenthetical phrases or clauses in a sentence.
Thus, the correct answer is Option B.
Question 5
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The coffee was warm, the eggs were boiled to perfection and the toast was crisp; Maria and Luke were all set to have breakfast.

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

A
NO CHANGE

B
crisp,

C
crisp:

D
crisp ...

Solution

Compound sentences are those which contain more than one subject or predicate. Semicolon is used to show bigger separation when there is already comma within a sentence for smaller separations. The given sentence already has comma to show smaller separation thus semi colon should be used after them to show bigger separation. The given sentence is correct thus, option A is the right answer.
Question 6
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Mother Teresa ran hospices and homes for people with serious diseases, soup kitchens, dispensaries and mobile clinics: she received numerous awards for her work.

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

A
clinics,

B
clinics;

C
clinics ...

D
NO CHANGE

Solution

Compound sentences are those which contain more than one subject or predicate. Semicolon is used to show bigger separation when there is already comma within a sentence for smaller separations. The given sentence already has commas to show smaller separations in a list of items thus semi colon should be used after them to show bigger separation.Thus, option B is correct.
Question 7
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When I was in the early stages of my career - I worked in a town far from home.

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined words.

A
career I

B
career, I

C
career; I

D
NO CHANGE

Solution

The given sentence can be identified as a complex sentence. In such sentences, if the dependent clause comes before the independent clause, a comma is used to separate it. Thus, in the given sentence, a comma should be used in place of a dash.
A dash is used to create an emphasis or to produce an informal tone.
A semi colon is used between two independent clauses when the coordinate conjunction is omitted.
The correct answer is Option B.
Question 8
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I wrote, After I got to shore and escaped drowning, I ran about the shore wringing my hands and beating my head and face, exclaiming at my misery, and crying out, 'I was undone, undone!' till, tired and faint, I was forced to lie down on the ground.

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined words.

A
I wrote, "After I got to shore and escaped drowning, I ran about the shore wringing my hands and beating my head and face, exclaiming at my misery, and crying out, 'I was undone, undone!' till, tired and faint, I was forced to lie down on the ground."

B
I wrote, "After I got to shore and escaped drowning, I ran about the shore wringing my hands and beating my head and face, exclaiming at my misery, and crying out, I was undone, undone, till, tired and faint, I was forced to lie down on the ground."

C
I wrote, After I got to shore and escaped drowning, I ran about the shore wringing my hands and beating my head and face, exclaiming at my misery, and crying out, I was undone, undone, till, tired and faint, I was forced to lie down on the ground.

D
NO CHANGE

Solution

The given sentence is in direct speech and cites the exact words of the speaker. According to rules of punctuation, we use quotation marks with direct quotes. Single quotes are used for quotes within quotes. Thus, according to the rules, the correct answer will be Option A.
Option B is incorrect, as the quote within the quote also must be set off within single quotes.
Option C is also incorrect, as the direct speech of the subject is not put within double quotations.
Question 9
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Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word:
I dont like the impressionist style of painting.

A
do'nt

B
dont'

C
don't

D
NO CHANGE

Solution

Apostrophe can be used to show that a letter or letter(s) is missing from a word. It can be used to omit the letter or letter(s). In the given sentence, 'dont' used is not correct. Here, apostrophe should be used to replace the letter 'o', and the two words (do and not) can be joined to make one word i.e don't. Thus, option C is correct.
Question 10
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Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word:
I wouldnt go near the wires, if I were you.

A
would'nt

B
wouldn't

C
wouldnt'

D
NO CHANGE

Solution

Apostrophe can be used to show that a letter or letter(s) is missing from a word. It can be used to omit the letter or letter(s). In the given sentence, 'wouldnt' used is not correct. Here, apostrophe should be used to replace the letter 'o', and the two words (would and not) can be joined to make one word i.e wouldn't. Thus, option B is correct.

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Punctuation Test 9

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Question 1

there?

there!

there -

NO CHANGE

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Question 2

NO CHANGE

are

are;

are ...

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Question 3

clear;

clear ...

clear,

NO CHANGE

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Question 4

NO CHANGE

room;

room:

room -

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Question 5

NO CHANGE

crisp,

crisp:

crisp ...

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Question 6

clinics,

clinics;

clinics ...

NO CHANGE

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Question 7

career I

career, I

career; I

NO CHANGE

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Question 8

I wrote, "After I got to shore and escaped drowning, I ran about the shore wringing my hands and beating my head and face, exclaiming at my misery, and crying out, 'I was undone, undone!' till, tired and faint, I was forced to lie down on the ground."

I wrote, "After I got to shore and escaped drowning, I ran about the shore wringing my hands and beating my head and face, exclaiming at my misery, and crying out, I was undone, undone, till, tired and faint, I was forced to lie down on the ground."

I wrote, After I got to shore and escaped drowning, I ran about the shore wringing my hands and beating my head and face, exclaiming at my misery, and crying out, I was undone, undone, till, tired and faint, I was forced to lie down on the ground.

NO CHANGE

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Question 9

do'nt

dont'

don't

NO CHANGE

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Question 10

would'nt

wouldn't

wouldnt'

NO CHANGE

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