Deck 12: Other Punctuation

Question 1

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) The I.R.S. audited many US residents who had foreign bank accounts.
B) The IRS audited many U.S. residents who had foreign bank accounts.
C) The I.R.S. audited many U.S. residents who had foreign bank accounts.
D) ​The IRS audited many US residents who had foreign bank accounts.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) Roberto was reimbursed for the hotel room, wasn't he?
B) Roberto was reimbursed for the hotel room wasn't he?
C) Roberto was reimbursed for the hotel room, wasn't he.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) We listened to ex President Carter speak on television about the Middle East crisis.
B) ​Following my presentation, I needed to complete a self-evaluation form.
C) ​My step-brother Bill recently accepted a job with General Mills.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) ​Readers in the U.S.A. and U.K. enjoy the novels written by J. K. Rowling.
B) Readers in the USA and UK enjoy the novels written by J. K. Rowling.
C) ​Readers in the USA and UK enjoy the novels written by J K Rowling.

Question 5

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) Thirty four students were awarded scholarships.
B) Thirtyfour students were awarded scholarships.
C) Thirty-four students were awarded scholarships.

Question 6

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) I will edit the proposal; I promise, by Friday.
B) I will edit the proposal I promise by Friday.
C) I will edit the proposal⎯I promise⎯by Friday.

Question 7

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) Wow. A total of 89.9 percent of the voters approved the referendum.
B) Wow⎯a total of 89.9 percent of the voters approved the referendum.
C) Wow! A total of 89.9 percent of the voters approved the referendum.

Question 8

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) Clark was just hired for his first fulltime job.
B) Clark was just hired for his first full time job.
C) Clark was just hired for his first full-time job.

Question 9

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) Government at all levels⎯federal, state, and local⎯influences the GDP.
B) Government at all levels; federal, state, and local; influences the GDP.
C) Government at all levels: federal, state, and local, influences the GDP.

Question 10

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) The sales meeting was postponed to another day (Wednesday)?
B) The sales meeting was postponed to another day (Wednesday?).

Question 11

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) Please RSVP on Facebook by Friday at 5 p.m..
B) Please RSVP on Facebook by Friday at 5 p.m.
C) Please R.S.V.P. on Facebook by Friday at 5 pm.

Question 12

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) Please don't second-guess my intentions.
B) Please don't secondguess my intentions.
C) Please don't second guess my intentions.

Question 13

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) ​To learn more about gardening, Chris watches many shows on PBS and listens to NPR.
B) ​The C.E.O. and C.I.O. addressed the staff about budget issues at 8 am on Monday.
C) ​Maggie is studying to be a R.N. and hopes to work for Dr. Hank Simpson, who specializes in pediatrics.

Question 14

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) Brittney wondered whether her order had been shipped?
B) Brittney asked whether her order had been shipped?
C) Brittney wondered whether her order had been shipped.

Question 15

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) We were looking for a two- or three-bedroom apartment.
B) We were looking for a two or three-bedroom apartment.
C) We were looking for a two or three bedroom apartment.

Question 16

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) Employers look for candidates who participated in extra-curricular activities while completing their schooling.
B) Employers look for candidates who participated in extracurricular activities while completing their schooling.
C) Employers look for candidates who participated in extra curricular activities while completing their schooling.

Question 17

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) After Blake learned that he was the runner up for the inside sales position, he continued his job search.
B) After Blake learned that he was the runner-up for the inside sales position, he continued his job search.
C) After Blake learned that he was the runnerup for the inside sales position, he continued his job search.

Question 18

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) Do you think I should spend $39.99 for this shirt.
B) Do you think I should spend $39.99 for this shirt?
C) Do you think I should spend $39,99 for this shirt?

Question 19

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) ​Will you please send the latest budget figures when you get a chance?
B) ​Could you please send me the latest budget figures when you get a chance?
C) Will you please send the latest budget figures when you get a chance.

Question 20

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) Invitations were sent to Dr. Haas and Mr and Mrs Baker.
B) Invitations were sent to Dr Haas and Mr and Mrs Baker.
C) Invitations were sent to Dr. Haas and Mr. and Mrs. Baker.

Question 21

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) The language used in instant messaging is called "IMglish"; however, it should be used sparingly in business correspondence.
B) The language used in instant messaging is called "IMglish;" however, it should be used sparingly in business correspondence.

Question 22

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) CEO Barker said, "Our mission is to continue to provide quality service to our customers."
B) CEO Barker said, 'Our mission is to continue to provide quality service to our customers.'
C) CEO Barker said, Our mission is to continue to provide quality service to our customers.

Question 23

Which sentence provides normal emphasis of the nonessential sentence information?

A) Please review Diagram 1.2 (which appears on page 28) to understand our customer complaint procedure.
B) Please review Diagram 1.2, which appears on page 28, to understand our customer complaint procedure.
C) Please review Diagram 1.2--which appears on page 28--to understand our customer complaint procedure.

Question 24

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) We will be happy to process your request for medical leave; (received January 5) however, you must first submit Form 142A to Human Resources.
B) We will be happy to process your request for medical leave (received January 5;) however, you must first submit Form 142A to Human Resources.
C) We will be happy to process your request for medical leave (received January 5); however, you must first submit Form 142A to Human Resources.

Question 25

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) Three reasons that people blog are to 1, express themselves creatively, 2, share personal experiences with others, and 3, stay in touch with family and friends.
B) Three reasons that people blog are to (a) express themselves creatively, (b) share personal experiences with others, and (c) stay in touch with family and friends.
C) Three reasons that people blog are to: (a) express themselves creatively, (b) share personal experiences with others, and (c) stay in touch with family and friends.

Question 26

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) "Like music and art, stated Jimmy Carter, Love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries."
B) "Like music and art," stated Jimmy Carter, "Love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries."
C) "Like music and art," stated Jimmy Carter, "love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries."

Question 27

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) Attracting, developing, and retaining employees: these are the functions of human resource managers.
B) Attracting, developing, and retaining employees; these are the functions of human resource managers.
C) Attracting, developing, and retaining employees⎯these are the functions of human resource managers.

Question 28

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) Who was it who said, "The pen is the tongue of the mind"?
B) Who was it who said, "The pen is the tongue of the mind?"
C) ​"Who was it who said, The pen is the tongue of the mind?"

Question 29

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) Our professor asked us to read the article "Ten Tips for Public Speakers."
B) Our professor asked us to read the article Ten Tips for Public Speakers.
C) Our professor asked us to read the article Ten Tips for Public Speakers.

Question 30

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) ​During a trip to England, I was confused when the auto mechanic asked me to lift my "bonnet".
B) ​My professor asked our class to read the article "Conveying Positive Messages Through Body Language".
C) Ellen DeGeneres said, ​"Sometimes you can't see yourself clearly until you see yourself through the eyes of others."

Question 31

Which sentence de-emphasizes the nonessential sentence information?

A) Professor Jenkins--who recently returned from a sabbatical leave--finally published his novel.
B) ​Professor Jenkins, who recently returned from a sabbatical leave, finally published his novel.
C) ​Professor Jenkins (who recently returned from a sabbatical leave) finally published his novel.

Question 32

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) The word selfie, which is defined as "an image of oneself taken by oneself using a digital camera especially for posting on social networks," was recently added to the "Merriam-Webster Dictionary."
B) The word "selfie," which is defined as "an image of oneself taken by oneself using a digital camera especially for posting on social networks," was recently added to the "Merriam-Webster Dictionary."
C) The word selfie, which is defined as "an image of oneself taken by oneself using a digital camera especially for posting on social networks," was recently added to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary.

Question 33

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) Lee Hartzog wrote the chapter "Observing Native Cultures," which appeared in Communication for Global Markets.
B) Lee Hartzog wrote the chapter Observing Native Cultures, which appeared in "Communication for Global Markets."
C) Lee Hartzog wrote the chapter Observing Native Cultures, which appeared in Communication for Global Markets.

Question 34

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) "When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It's to enjoy each step along the way."
(Wayne Dyer)
B) "When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It's to enjoy each step along the way."
⎯Wayne Dyer
C) "When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It's to enjoy each step along the way."
:Wayne Dyer

Question 35

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) Anna angrily shouted, "Your rights end where my rights begin"!
B) Anna angrily shouted, "Your rights end where my rights begin!"
C) Anna angrily shouted, "your rights end where my rights begin!"

Question 36

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) "Promising too much", said Bill Clinton, "can be as cruel as caring too little".
B) "Promising too much", said Bill Clinton, "can be as cruel as caring too little."
C) ​"Promising too much," said Bill Clinton, "can be as cruel as caring too little."

Question 37

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) ​By investing his own sweat equity in the construction of his home, Scott was able to save money.
B) ​Derek thought that the new video game was dope.
C) ​The box was stamped Handle With Care.

Question 38

Which sentences emphasizes the nonessential sentence information?

A) Three companies, NTT DoCoMo, Tanita Corporation, and Siemens, offer cell phones that can be used to test employees for alcohol consumption.
B) Three companies⎯NTT DoCoMo, Tanita Corporation, and Siemens⎯offer cell phones that can be used to test employees for alcohol consumption.
C) Three companies (NTT DoCoMo, Tanita Corporation, and Siemens) offer cell phones that can be used to test employees for alcohol consumption.

Question 39

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) You can increase your computer speed by removing your cookies.
B) You can increase your computer speed by removing your (cookies).
C) You can increase your computer speed by removing your⎯cookies.

Question 40

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) My professor stated, In this classroom I agree with the famous playwright Woody Allen, who said, "Eighty percent of success is showing up."
B) My professor stated, "In this classroom I agree with the famous playwright Woody Allen, who said, Eighty percent of success is showing up."
C) My professor stated, "In this classroom I agree with the famous playwright Woody Allen, who said, 'Eighty percent of success is showing up.'"

Question 41

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) Mr. Sampson said, "One of the computers are [sic] being delivered this week."
B) Mr. Sampson said, "One of the computers are (sic) being delivered this week."
C) Mr. Sampson said, "One of the computers are sic being delivered this week."

Question 42

Please call me at ____ 5545 if you have any questions.

A) Ext.
B) ext.

Question 43

We received a ____ dessert with our meal.

A) complimentary
B) complementary

Question 44

Miriam earned her ____ degree from the University of Southern Alabama.

A) bachelor's
B) Bachelor
C) bachelors
D) ​Bachelor's

Question 45

Our next ____ meeting will be at 3 p.m. on Wednesday.

A) dep't.
B) dept.

Question 46

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) Although Queen released its top-selling hit We Are the Champions in the late '70s, the song remains popular today.
B) Although Queen released its top-selling hit "We Are the Champions" in the late 70s, the song remains popular today.
C) Although Queen released its top-selling hit "We Are the Champions" in the late '70s, the song remains popular today.

Question 47

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) Todays college students don't know what life is like without technology.
B) Today's college students don't know what life is like without technology.
C) Todays' college students don't know what life is like without technology.

Question 48

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) Two of the most commonly confused words are affect and effect.
B) Two of the most commonly confused words are "affect" and "effect."
C) ​Two of the most commonly confused words are affect and effect.

Question 49

Claudia plans to go out with several of her ____ after work.

A) co-workers
B) coworkers

Question 50

Which sentence is expressed correctly?

A) Amante Corporation was surprised that it's accounting practices were being questioned.
B) Amante Corporation was surprised that its accounting practices were being questioned.
C) Amante Corporation was surprised that its' accounting practices were being questioned.