Which is the correct use of an ellipsis?

Andy was thinking... maybe he should go home.

Which is the correct use of parentheses?

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique.

Which is the correct use of a colon?

The researchers are unanimous: climate change is a reality.

Which is the correct use of an em dash?

When he saw the errors—all 19 of them—he didn't know what to do.

Which is the correct use of quotation marks?

"Just take your time, "he said, "before making any decisions.", "How are you two getting along?" he asked., "Yes, let's go!" I replied.

Which is the correct use of an apostrophe?

Jones's garden is smaller than Smith's.

Which is the correct use of a semicolon?

We have done our chores; you still have quite a lot to do.

Which is the correct use of commas?

I don't have time to go there. Besides, I don't have enough money., The whole family, I believe, is behind this.

Which is the correct use of an en dash?

The London–Cantebury train leaves in five minutes., The job requires weekend work in addition to the usual 9.00–17.00., The band plays Abba–style pop music.

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Punctuation Challenge Part II

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1
Which is the correct use of a hyphen?
This is a dog-friendly hotel.
They turned around, and there it was - the hidden treasure.
None of these are correct.
Kimberly - who was late for work - rushed to catch the bus.
2
Which is the correct use of an ellipsis?
She said....:"Why don't we have dinner?"
None of these are correct.
Andy was thinking... maybe he should go home.
They all understood it ... was getting late.
3
Which is the correct use of parentheses?
None of these are correct.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, CPR, (is a lifesaving technique).
(Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) CPR is a lifesaving technique.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique.
4
Which is the correct use of a colon?
The book focuses on: the past, the present and the future.
None of these are correct.
Ellen said : Don't do it!
The researchers are unanimous: climate change is a reality.
5
Which is the correct use of an em dash?
When he saw the errors—all 19 of them—he didn't know what to do.
None of these is correct.
Please read pages 30—50.
The working hours are 9.00—17.00.
6
Which is the correct use of quotation marks?
"Just take your time, "he said, "before making any decisions."
None of these is correct.
"How are you two getting along?" he asked.
"Yes, let's go!" I replied.
7
Which is the correct use of an apostrophe?
None of these are correct.
Jones's garden is smaller than Smiths.
Joneses garden is smaller than Smith's.
Jones's garden is smaller than Smith's.
8
Which is the correct use of a semicolon?
Tom finished all his homework; but Kate didn't.
We have done our chores; you still have quite a lot to do.
None of these are correct.
Although he is a great boss; that new guy is not.
9
Which is the correct use of commas?
None of these is correct.
The car, that is park over there, is ours.
I don't have time to go there. Besides, I don't have enough money.
The whole family, I believe, is behind this.
10
Which is the correct use of an en dash?
None of these is correct.
The London–Cantebury train leaves in five minutes.
The job requires weekend work in addition to the usual 9.00–17.00.
The band plays Abba–style pop music.

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