Question 1

What formatting technique is used to indicate words that are discussed as words?

Accepted Answer

A)  Underline 
B)  Italics 
C)  Parentheses 
D)  Quotation marks 
A)  Underline 
B)  Italics 
C)  Parentheses 
D)  Quotation marks B

Question 2

In North American style, which of the following is formatted properly?

Accepted Answer

A)  "The medium is the message." 
B)  "The medium is the message" 
C)  "The medium is the message". 
D)  'The medium is the message.' 
A)  "The medium is the message." 
B)  "The medium is the message" 
C)  "The medium is the message". 
D)  'The medium is the message.' A

Question 3

The first word of every sentence is capitalized. Name at least two other instances where words need to be capitalized. Provide examples for each.

Accepted Answer

Students should provide at least two of the following instances where words need to be capitalized. Their examples will vary.
F1S1S1W1F1F1F10The first person singular pronoun I is capitalized: "I wrote my essay the other day."
F1S1S1W1F1F1F10Proper nouns are capitalized: Wayne Gretzky, The Shining, January.
F1S1S1W1F1F1F10Adjectives derived from proper nouns are usually capitalized: English class, Spanish onions.
F1S1S1W1F1F1F10Course titles are capitalized: Introductory Cell Biology, BIO 200.

Question 4

What is the best type of justification to use for unpublished work? Why is it the better choice?

Accepted Answer

The best type of justification

Question 5

What is a comma before and in a series of items called?

Accepted Answer

A)  Simple comma 
B)  Cambridge comma 
C)  Optional comma 
D)  Serial comma 
A)  Simple comma 
B)  Cambridge comma 
C)  Optional comma 
D)  Serial comma

Question 6

What type size is required for both APA and MLA style?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 pt 
B)  11 pt 
C)  11.5 pt 
D)  12 pt 
A)  10 pt 
B)  11 pt 
C)  11.5 pt 
D)  12 pt

Question 7

For unpublished essays, how do you indicate the beginning of a new paragraph? How do you do this on a computer? How do you do it on an in-class essay?

Accepted Answer

For unpublished essays, indicate the beg

Question 8

What is the function of a semicolon? What coordinating conjunction can be used to determine if you are using a semicolon correctly?

Accepted Answer

A semicolon is used to join tw

Question 9

Sentences end with a period, a question mark, or an exclamation mark. In what type of situation would you use each of these? Provide an example for each situation.

Accepted Answer

Periods are used to indicate a neutral t

Question 10

What is the difference between a hyphen and a dash? Provide an example of the correct use of each.

Accepted Answer

Hyphens are used inside words, while das

Question 11

Of the words or phrases listed below, which should you not place a comma after?

Accepted Answer

A)  Although 
B)  Such as 
C)  That 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Although 
B)  Such as 
C)  That 
D)  All of the above

Question 12

What should be used to indicate explanatory words to a quotation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parentheses 
B)  Ellipses 
C)  Square brackets 
D)  Hyphens 
A)  Parentheses 
B)  Ellipses 
C)  Square brackets 
D)  Hyphens

Question 13

What are some general guidelines for MLA style formatting? Name at least three of these guidelines.

Accepted Answer

Students should name

Question 14

To signal a shift in thought that interrupts the sentence, use __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hyphens 
B)  parentheses 
C)  quotation marks 
D)  dashes 
A)  hyphens 
B)  parentheses 
C)  quotation marks 
D)  dashes

Question 15

Which part of the following sentence needs to be capitalized? I need to take another biology class. I'm thinking of taking introductory cell biology, bio 200.

Accepted Answer

A)  biology class 
B)  bio 200 
C)  introductory cell biology 
D)  B and C 
A)  biology class 
B)  bio 200 
C)  introductory cell biology 
D)  B and C

Question 16

A semicolon is used to __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  join two related sentences 
B)  introduce a list 
C)  join an independent clause to a dependent clause 
D)  A and C 
A)  join two related sentences 
B)  introduce a list 
C)  join an independent clause to a dependent clause 
D)  A and C

Question 17

Of the following examples, which contains correct colon use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Writing an essay requires three basic stages: planning, drafting, and revising. 
B)  The dessert selection includes: ice cream, apple pie, crème caramel, and fruitcake. 
C)  The eligible candidates are: Diego, Sergei, Leslie, and Mona. 
D)  She participated in a number of different extra-curricular activities, such as: the chess club, volleyball, and the yearbook committee. 
A)  Writing an essay requires three basic stages: planning, drafting, and revising. 
B)  The dessert selection includes: ice cream, apple pie, crème caramel, and fruitcake. 
C)  The eligible candidates are: Diego, Sergei, Leslie, and Mona. 
D)  She participated in a number of different extra-curricular activities, such as: the chess club, volleyball, and the yearbook committee.

Question 18

A good rule to remember is that a semicolon should not be used where a comma is needed. What is the exception to this rule? Provide one or two examples.

Accepted Answer

A semicolon can be used instead of a com

Question 19

How do you show a quotation within a quotation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Italics 
B)  Single quotation marks 
C)  Parentheses 
D)  Ellipses 
A)  Italics 
B)  Single quotation marks 
C)  Parentheses 
D)  Ellipses

Question 20

What is the danger in using too many commas in your writing? What is the result of a misplaced comma?

Accepted Answer

One danger in using too many commas is m

What formatting technique is used to indicate words that are discussed as words?

In North American style, which of the following is formatted properly?

The first word of every sentence is capitalized. Name at least two other instances where words need to be capitalized. Provide examples for each.

What is the best type of justification to use for unpublished work? Why is it the better choice?

What is a comma before and in a series of items called?

What type size is required for both APA and MLA style?

For unpublished essays, how do you indicate the beginning of a new paragraph? How do you do this on a computer? How do you do it on an in-class essay?

What is the function of a semicolon? What coordinating conjunction can be used to determine if you are using a semicolon correctly?

Sentences end with a period, a question mark, or an exclamation mark. In what type of situation would you use each of these? Provide an example for each situation.

What is the difference between a hyphen and a dash? Provide an example of the correct use of each.

Of the words or phrases listed below, which should you not place a comma after?

What should be used to indicate explanatory words to a quotation?

What are some general guidelines for MLA style formatting? Name at least three of these guidelines.

To signal a shift in thought that interrupts the sentence, use __________________.

Which part of the following sentence needs to be capitalized? I need to take another biology class. I'm thinking of taking introductory cell biology, bio 200.

A semicolon is used to __________________.

Of the following examples, which contains correct colon use?

A good rule to remember is that a semicolon should not be used where a comma is needed. What is the exception to this rule? Provide one or two examples.

How do you show a quotation within a quotation?

What is the danger in using too many commas in your writing? What is the result of a misplaced comma?

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Exam 8: Punctuation and Format

What formatting technique is used to indicate words that are discussed as words?

In North American style, which of the following is formatted properly?

The first word of every sentence is capitalized. Name at least two other instances where words need to be capitalized. Provide examples for each.

What is the best type of justification to use for unpublished work? Why is it the better choice?

What is a comma before and in a series of items called?

What type size is required for both APA and MLA style?

For unpublished essays, how do you indicate the beginning of a new paragraph? How do you do this on a computer? How do you do it on an in-class essay?

What is the function of a semicolon? What coordinating conjunction can be used to determine if you are using a semicolon correctly?

Sentences end with a period, a question mark, or an exclamation mark. In what type of situation would you use each of these? Provide an example for each situation.

What is the difference between a hyphen and a dash? Provide an example of the correct use of each.

Of the words or phrases listed below, which should you not place a comma after?

What should be used to indicate explanatory words to a quotation?

What are some general guidelines for MLA style formatting? Name at least three of these guidelines.

To signal a shift in thought that interrupts the sentence, use __________________.

Which part of the following sentence needs to be capitalized? I need to take another biology class. I'm thinking of taking introductory cell biology, bio 200.

A semicolon is used to __________________.

Of the following examples, which contains correct colon use?

A good rule to remember is that a semicolon should not be used where a comma is needed. What is the exception to this rule? Provide one or two examples.

How do you show a quotation within a quotation?

What is the danger in using too many commas in your writing? What is the result of a misplaced comma?

The Basics

Essay Structure

Types of Essays

Writing About Readings

Research and Documentation

Vocabulary

Grammar and Sentence Structure

Filters