Question 1

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Because Jorge was the first to arrive for the meeting he rearranged the tables and chairs. 
B)  ​We must contact our vendor, after the customer has accepted the offer. 
C)  ​Before we send the proposal to the customer, we must double-check all pricing information. 
A)  ​Because Jorge was the first to arrive for the meeting he rearranged the tables and chairs. 
B)  ​We must contact our vendor, after the customer has accepted the offer. 
C)  ​Before we send the proposal to the customer, we must double-check all pricing information.

Question 2

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Colin created the interview questions and Roberto conducted the interview. 
B)  Colin created the interview questions, and Roberto conducted the interview. 
C)  Colin created the interview questions and, Roberto conducted the interview. 
A)  Colin created the interview questions and Roberto conducted the interview. 
B)  Colin created the interview questions, and Roberto conducted the interview. 
C)  Colin created the interview questions and, Roberto conducted the interview.

Question 3

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​To select the best job applicant many companies conduct a series of interviews. 
B)  ​Reading the applications carefully Brian eliminated the unqualified applicants. 
C)  ​By applying consistent hiring standards, companies can avoid charges of discrimination. 
A)  ​To select the best job applicant many companies conduct a series of interviews. 
B)  ​Reading the applications carefully Brian eliminated the unqualified applicants. 
C)  ​By applying consistent hiring standards, companies can avoid charges of discrimination.

Question 4

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Starting October 1 your marketing representative will be Shyla Plummer. 
B)  Starting October 1, your marketing representative will be Shyla Plummer. 
C)  Starting October 1; your marketing representative will be Shyla Plummer. 
A)  Starting October 1 your marketing representative will be Shyla Plummer. 
B)  Starting October 1, your marketing representative will be Shyla Plummer. 
C)  Starting October 1; your marketing representative will be Shyla Plummer.

Question 5

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sarah Thompson, my English professor, required that all research papers be submitted by Friday. 
B)  Sarah Thompson my English professor required that all research papers be submitted by Friday. 
C)  Sarah Thompson my English professor, required that all research papers be submitted by Friday. 
A)  Sarah Thompson, my English professor, required that all research papers be submitted by Friday. 
B)  Sarah Thompson my English professor required that all research papers be submitted by Friday. 
C)  Sarah Thompson my English professor, required that all research papers be submitted by Friday.

Question 6

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Accepted Answer

A)  The virtual meeting will begin promptly at 3 p.m., EST. 
B)  The virtual meeting will begin promptly at 3 p.m. EST. 
C)  The virtual meeting will begin promptly at, 3 p.m., EST. 
A)  The virtual meeting will begin promptly at 3 p.m., EST. 
B)  The virtual meeting will begin promptly at 3 p.m. EST. 
C)  The virtual meeting will begin promptly at, 3 p.m., EST.

Question 7

Which sentence is better expressed in U.S. format?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nearly 25,000 visitors attended the technology fair. 
B)  Nearly 25000 visitors attended the technology fair. 
A)  Nearly 25,000 visitors attended the technology fair. 
B)  Nearly 25000 visitors attended the technology fair.

Question 8

The company and ____ subsidiaries reported record growth.

Accepted Answer

A)  its' 
B)  it's 
C)  its 
A)  its' 
B)  it's 
C)  its

Question 9

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​We hope that our service has met or exceeded your expectations, and that you will call us again when you need additional repairs. 
B)  ​We received the award because of our exceptional product line, commitment to quality, and outstanding customer service. 
C)  Was it Tom, Jillian or Jodi who attended the conference? 
A)  ​We hope that our service has met or exceeded your expectations, and that you will call us again when you need additional repairs. 
B)  ​We received the award because of our exceptional product line, commitment to quality, and outstanding customer service. 
C)  Was it Tom, Jillian or Jodi who attended the conference?

Question 10

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Accepted Answer

A)  We will process your claim when we receive a copy of your receipt. 
B)  We will process your claim; when we receive a copy of your receipt. 
C)  We will process your claim, when we receive a copy of your receipt. 
A)  We will process your claim when we receive a copy of your receipt. 
B)  We will process your claim; when we receive a copy of your receipt. 
C)  We will process your claim, when we receive a copy of your receipt.

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Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Which sentence is better expressed in U.S. format?

The company and ____ subsidiaries reported record growth.

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Parts of Speech

Sentences: Elements, Varieties, Patterns, Types, Faults

Nouns: Plurals and Possessives

Pronouns

Verbs

Subjectverb Agreement

Modifiers: Adjectives and Adverbs

Prepositions

Conjunctions

Semicolons and Colons

Other Punctuation

Capitalization

Numbers

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Unit-2-Test-Chapters-3-4

Unit-3-Test-Chapters-5-6

Unit-4-Test-Chapters-7-9

Unit-5-Test-Chapters-10-12

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Exam 10: Commas

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Which sentence is better expressed in U.S. format?

The company and ____ subsidiaries reported record growth.

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Parts of Speech

Sentences: Elements, Varieties, Patterns, Types, Faults

Nouns: Plurals and Possessives

Pronouns

Verbs

Subjectverb Agreement

Modifiers: Adjectives and Adverbs

Prepositions

Conjunctions

Semicolons and Colons

Other Punctuation

Capitalization

Numbers

Unit-1-Test-Chapters-1-2

Unit-2-Test-Chapters-3-4

Unit-3-Test-Chapters-5-6

Unit-4-Test-Chapters-7-9

Unit-5-Test-Chapters-10-12

Unit-6-Test-Chapters-13-14

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