Master English Punctuation and Mechanics: Enhance Your Writing Skills

Question 1

Welcher der folgenden Sätze ist ein Aufforderungssatz?

Accepted Answer

Bitte schließen Sie die Tür.

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Mir gefällt Pizza.

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Das Wetter ist heute schön.

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Ich habe gestern einen Film gesehen.

Question 2

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

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The dog barked at the mailman until he went away.

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The dog barked at the mailman, until he went away.

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The dog barked at the mailman, until he went away.

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The dog barked at the mailman. Until he went away.

Question 3

In the sentence: The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog; which punctuation mark should be used after 'fox'?

Accepted Answer

Comma

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Period

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Semicolon

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Colon

Question 4

Which of the following words should be capitalized in the beginning of a letter: 'Dear', 'and', 'the', or 'today'?

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Dear

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and

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the

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today

Question 5

When should you use a semicolon?

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To separate independent clauses

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To introduce a list

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To show possession

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To indicate a question

Question 6

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?

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For

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Because

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Although

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Since

Question 7

Where should you place an apostrophe to show possession in the phrase: The book of the boy?

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After 'boy

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After 'book'

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After 'the'

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After 'of'

Question 8

Which of the following is a complex sentence?

Accepted Answer

The cat sat on the mat because it was tired.

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The cat sat on the mat.

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The cat and the dog played together.

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The cat is black.

Question 9

In a series of three or more elements, commas are used to:

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Separate all elements

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Separate only the last two elements

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Separate all elements except the last two

Question 10

Parentheses are used to:

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Provide additional information

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Separate elements in a list

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Indicate a direct quotation

Question 11

A question mark is used to:

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End a question

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Separate items in a list

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Abbreviate words

Question 12

What punctuation mark is used to separate two independent clauses that are closely related in thought?

Accepted Answer

Semicolon

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Comma

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Period

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Colon

Question 13

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

Accepted Answer

My favorite color is red.

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My favorite color is , red.

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My favorite color , is red.

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My favorite color : red

Question 14

What is the main purpose of an apostrophe in a contraction?

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To indicate missing letters

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To create a plural form

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To show possession

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To separate words

Question 15

What is the primary purpose of using parentheses in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

To provide additional information

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To enclose a direct quote

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To separate a list of items

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To emphasize a word or phrase

Question 16

Welcher der folgenden Sätze ist korrekt geschrieben?

Accepted Answer

Der Lehrer sagte: "Bitte schlagt Seite 5 auf."

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Der Lehrer sagte "Bitte schlagt Seite 5 auf"

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Der Lehrer sagte: "Bitte schlagt Seite 5 auf.

Question 17

Welcher der folgenden Sätze ist korrekt geschrieben?

Accepted Answer

Die folgenden Dinge werden benötigt: Stifte, Bleistifte und Papier.

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Die folgenden Dinge werden benötigt, Stifte, Bleistifte und Papier.

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Die folgenden Dinge werden benötigt; Stifte, Bleistifte und Papier.

Question 18

Welcher der folgenden Sätze ist korrekt geschrieben?

Accepted Answer

Der Lehrer fragte: "Was ist die Hauptstadt Deutschlands?"

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Der Lehrer fragte "Was ist die Hauptstadt Deutschlands?

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Der Lehrer fragte: "Was ist die Hauptstadt Deutschlands"

Question 19

Which punctuation mark is used to separate two closely related, complete sentences?

Accepted Answer

Semi-colon

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Comma

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Colon

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Period

Question 20

When is a comma used before the coordinating conjunction 'and' in a compound sentence?

Accepted Answer

When both sentences are long and complex

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Always

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Never

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When the sentences are joined by 'but' or 'or'

Question 21

Which punctuation mark is used to indicate the start of a direct quotation?

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Quotation marks

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Exclamation mark

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Question mark

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Comma

Question 22

Which punctuation mark is used to show that something belongs to someone or something?

Accepted Answer

Apostrophe

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Comma

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Semi-colon

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Hyphen

Question 23

Which punctuation mark is used to indicate a question?

Accepted Answer

Question mark

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Period

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Exclamation mark

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Comma

Question 24

Which punctuation mark is used to introduce an exclamation?

Accepted Answer

Exclamation mark

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Question mark

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Period

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Comma

Question 25

In a compound sentence, which punctuation mark is used to separate two independent clauses?

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Semicolon

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Comma

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Period

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Colon

Question 26

What is the appropriate punctuation for separating items in a bulleted list?

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Comma after each bullet

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Period after each bullet

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Semicolon after each bullet

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Colon after each bullet

Question 27

Which of the following words is NOT a subordinating conjunction?

Accepted Answer

And

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Because

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Although

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But

Question 28

Which punctuation mark is used after an interjection?

Accepted Answer

Exclamation point

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Comma

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Semicolon

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Period

Question 29

In American English, what is the correct way to punctuate a date?

Accepted Answer

July 4th, 2023

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4th July, 2023

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4th of July 2023

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04/07/2023

Question 30

Which punctuation mark is used to separate items in a series of three or more elements?

Accepted Answer

Comma

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Semicolon

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Colon

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Dash

Question 31

What is the main purpose of using parentheses in a written text?

Accepted Answer

To provide additional, non-essential information

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To separate clauses

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To emphasize a word or phrase

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To introduce a quotation

Question 32

Which punctuation mark is used to connect two independent clauses when they are joined by a coordinating conjunction?

Accepted Answer

Semicolon (;)

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Comma (,),

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Colon (:),

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Period (.)

Question 33

Which sentence below is an example of a comma splice?

Accepted Answer

I went to the store, and I bought some groceries.

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I went to the store, so I bought some groceries.

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I went to the store and bought some groceries.

Question 34

What is the primary function of conjunctions in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

To connect words, phrases, or clauses

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To modify nouns or pronouns

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To indicate possession

Question 35

Which sentence demonstrates correct comma usage?

Accepted Answer

I went to the store with my friend, who bought some groceries.

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I went to the store with my friend who bought some groceries

Question 36

Which punctuation mark separates items in a list?

Accepted Answer

Comma

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Colon

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Semicolon

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Dash

Question 37

Which punctuation mark indicates a pause or break in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

Dash

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Comma

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Colon

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Semicolon

Question 38

Which punctuation mark ends a question?

Accepted Answer

Question mark

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Period

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Comma

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Exclamation mark

Question 39

How should you write a book title?

Accepted Answer

The Great Gatsby

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The great Gatsby

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the great gatsby

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The Great gatsby

Question 40

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Accepted Answer

The cat sat on the mat

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The cat, sat on the mat

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The cat sat, on the mat

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The cat sat; on the mat

Question 41

What's the role of commas in a list?

Accepted Answer

Separating items

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Showing ownership

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Pausing

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Replacing periods

Question 42

How do you write the possessive form of 'boy' in 'boy's hat'?

Accepted Answer

boy's

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The boy of the hat

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boy hat

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boy has a hat

Question 43

How should you write a date in German?

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20.03.2023

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20/03/2023

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March 20, 2023

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2023-03-20

Question 44

Which punctuation marks a direct quote?

Accepted Answer

Quotation marks

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Apostrophe

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Hyphen

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Dash

Question 45

What's the purpose of a semicolon?

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Separating independent clauses

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Pausing

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Replacing commas

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Showing ownership

Question 46

How do you write 'one hundred and one'?

Accepted Answer

one hundred and one

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100 and 1

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101

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1 hundred and 1

Question 47

Which of the following is considered a comma splice?

Accepted Answer

Using a comma to connect two independent clauses without a conjunction

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Using a comma to separate a subordinate clause from an independent clause

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Using a comma to separate items in a list

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Using a comma after an introductory phrase or clause

Question 48

Which punctuation mark signals a pause or break in thought?

Accepted Answer

Dash

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Comma

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Semicolon

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Colon

Question 49

Which example demonstrates the correct use of an apostrophe to indicate possession?

Accepted Answer

The girl's book

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The girl book

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The girls book

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The girls's book

Question 50

Semicolons are used to separate independent clauses when:

Accepted Answer

They are closely related

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They are joined by a coordinating conjunction

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They are separated by a comma

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They are not related

Question 51

Which punctuation mark separates items in a list, series, or sequence?

Accepted Answer

Comma

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Colon

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Semi-colon

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Exclamation mark

Question 52

Which of the following is NOT considered a quotation mark rule?

Accepted Answer

Use commas to introduce a quotation.

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Enclose direct speech in quotation marks.

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Use single quotation marks for quotes within quotes.

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Enclose titles of books or articles in quotation marks.

Question 53

What is the correct punctuation for the following sentence: 'The book is interesting, but it is too long.'

Accepted Answer

A comma

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A period

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A semicolon

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No punctuation

Question 54

What is the primary purpose of a colon in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

To introduce a list or an explanation

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To separate independent clauses

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To introduce a direct quotation

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To mark a pause

Question 55

What is the correct way to punctuate the following heading: 'Chapter 5 the american revolution'

Accepted Answer

Chapter 5: The American Revolution

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Chapter 5; The American Revolution

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Chapter 5 - The American Revolution

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Chapter 5 . The American Revolution

Question 56

What is the primary purpose of using a hyphen in a word?

Accepted Answer

To connect two words into a compound word

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To indicate the end of a line

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To separate syllables

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To mark a hyphenated word

Question 57

Which punctuation mark is used to end a question?

Accepted Answer

Question mark

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Period

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Comma

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Exclamation point

Question 58

When should a semicolon be used in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

To separate two independent clauses that are closely related

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To separate a list of items

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To introduce a dependent clause

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To end a sentence

Question 59

Which of the following is the correct way to punctuate a dialogue?

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Using quotation marks for each speaker

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Using dashes for each speaker

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Using colons for each speaker

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Using semicolons for each speaker

Question 60

Which punctuation mark is used to end a declarative sentence?

Accepted Answer

Period (.)

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Exclamation mark (!)

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Question mark (?)

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Comma (,)

Question 61

When using commas in a list of items, where should they be placed?

Accepted Answer

After every item except the last

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After the first item only

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Before the last item only

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After the last item only

Question 62

Which punctuation mark is used to connect two independent clauses when they are joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or, nor, for, yet, so)?

Accepted Answer

Semicolon (;)

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Comma (,)

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Colon(:)

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Period(.)

Question 63

Which of the following is an example of an indirect question?

Accepted Answer

The teacher asked what time it was.

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Could you tell me what time it is?

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When is the next bus?

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Did you finish your homework?

Question 64

What does an apostrophe do in the phrase 'the boy's hat'?

Accepted Answer

Indicates possession

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Forms a contraction

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Creates a plural noun

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Shows ownership