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This is to review rules for underlining, quotation marks, apostrophes, hyphens, and parentheses.
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1
Which is correct?
Her husband bought her a brand-new car for Christmas
Her husband bought her a brand-new car for Christmas.
Her husband bought her a brand new car for Christmas.
2
Which is correct?
Jackie can't wait to go to Europe this summer.
"Jackie can't wait to go to Europe this summer."
3
Which is correct?
You did study; however, you need to study harder.
You did study, however, you need to study harder.
4
Which is correct?
The deer's antlers had eight points.
The deers antlers had eight points.
The deer's antler's had eight points.
5
Which is correct?
Theyv'e been planning on leaving at twelve o'clock.
They've been planning on leaving at twelve o'clock.
They've been planning on leaving at twelve oclock.
6
Which is correct?
We're headed to the beach tomorrow.
Were headed to the beach tomorrow.
Wer'e headed to the beach tomorrow.
7
Which is correct?
That car is definitely their's.
That car is definitely theirs.
That car is definitely there's.
8
Which is correct?
"The poem 'The Road Not Taken' is about life," Tina said.
"The poem The Road Not Taken is about life," Tina said.
"The poem The Road Not Taken is about life," Tina said.
9
Which is correct?
The movie's plot is very confusing.
The movies' plot is very confusing.
10
Which is correct?
We cant make everyone's wishes come true.
We can't make everyones wishes come true.
We can't make everyone's wishes come true.
11
Which is correct?
Did you read the article, Titanic Sinks, 1500 Die?
Did you read the article, "Titanic Sinks, 1500 Die?"
12
Which needs quotation marks?
Can I go swimming? Jeffery asked.
Jeffery asked if he could go swimming.
13
Which is correct?
The poor dog doesn't know its own name.
The poor dog doesnt know its own name.
The poor dog doesn't know it's own name.
14
Which is correct?
The movie "Titanic" is one of my favorites.
The movie Titanic is one of my favorites.
The movie Titanic is one of my favorites.
15
Which is correct?
Mrs. Andrews' class is challenging and fun.
Mrs. Andrew's class is challenging and fun.
16
Which is correct?
Ronald Reagan 1911-2004 was an actor who became president.
Ronald Reagan (1911-2004) was an actor who became president.
17
Which is correct?
I saw the original painting of "Mona Lisa."
I saw the original painting of Mona Lisa.
I saw the original painting of Mona Lisa.
18
Which is correct?
Hundreds of childrens' books were donated to the school.
Hundreds of children's books were donated to the school.
19
Which is correct?
History books should contain up-to-date information.
History books should contain up to date information.
20
Which is correct?
I am a big fan of (Tim Tebow) a famous football player.
I am a big fan of Tim Tebow (a famous football player).
I am a big fan of Tim Tebow a famous football player.
21
Which is correct?
Don't forget the beach towels, umbrellas, and chairs.
Don't forget the beach towels umbrellas and chairs.
22
Which is correct?
Your actions in life can have long-lasting consequences.
Your actions in life can have long lasting consequences.
Your actions in life can have long, lasting consequences.
23
Which is correct?
When you sing on stage, don't forget to smile.
When you sing on stage don't forget to smile.
24
Which is correct?
A popular movie is Hunger Games: Catching Fire.
A popular movie is Hunger Games; Catching Fire.
25
Which is correct?
Jen said, "I love the song 'Proud Mary' by Tina Turner."
Jen said "I love the song Proud Mary by Tina Turner."
Jen said, "I love the song "Proud Mary" by Tina Turner."
26
Which is correct?
I live at 12 Beach Ave., St. Simons Island GA, 31522.
I live at 12 Beach Ave., St. Simons Island, GA 31522.
27
Which is correct?
You need to work on writing your Ys and Zs.
You need to work on writing your Y's and Z's
You need to work on writing your Y's and Z's.
28
Which is correct?
Jack said, "I can't wait to go to the party!"
"Jack can't wait to go to the party!"
Jack said "He can't wait to go to the party."
29
Which is correct?
The politician's speeches were all amazing.
The politicians' speeches were all amazing.
The politician's speeches were all amazing
30
Which is correct?
Although she is very talented, she is also humble.
Although she is very talented she is also humble.
31
Which is correct?
I said, " I love the song "Landslide" by Stevie Nicks."
I said, " I love the song 'Landslide' by Stevie Nicks."
32
Which is correct?
Washington's climate is usually rainy.
Washingtons climate is usually rainy.
Washington climate is usually rainy.
33
How would you divide
temporary
if you had to write part of it on the next line?
Te-mpo-rary
Tem-po-rary
Tem-por-ar-y
34
Quotation marks should be used for which?
bands
direct quotes
movies
indirect quotes
35
Which is correct?
She uses all purpose flour, but I prefer self rising.
She uses all-purpose flour, but I prefer self rising.
She uses all-purpose flour, but I prefer self-rising.
36
Which is correct?
Whose jacket was left on that chair?
Whose jacket was left on that chair
Who's jacket was left on that chair?
37
Which is correct?
My favorite patriotic song is America the Beautiful.
My favorite patriotic song is America the Beautiful.
My favorite patriotic song is "America the Beautiful."
38
Which is correct?
You need to go back and add ? s to each question.
You need to go back and add ?'s to each question.
39
Which should NOT be underlined?
articles
trains
TV shows
newspapers
40
Which is correct?
"The house on the left is Bills' house," Steve said.
"The house on the left is Bill's house," Steve said.
"The house on the left is Bill's house" Steve said.
41
Which is a Direct Quote needing quotation marks?
Susan can't believe she aced the test!
I can't believe I aced the test! Susan exclaimed.
42
All items should
Italicized
or underlined except for...
books
ships
episodes of books
paintings
43
Which is correct?
The space shuttle Challenger exploded in flight.
The space shuttle Challenger exploded in flight.
The space shuttle "Challenger" exploded in flight.
44
Which is correct?
Whose jacket is on this table?
Who's jacket is on this table?
45
Which is correct?
Your one of the nicest students I've taught.
You're one of the nicest students I've taught.
46
Which is correct?
"I love eating at Moe's" exclaimed Joe.
"I love eating at Moe's," exclaimed Joe.
"I love eating at Moe's!" exclaimed Joe.
"I love eating at Moe's!" exclaimed Joe
47
Which is correct?
Jackie asked, "When are we studying the Civil War?"
Jackie asked "When are we studying the Civil War?"
48
Which is correct?
In Hawaii, one can see where the "USS Arizona" sank.
In Hawaii, one can see where the USS Arizona sank.
49
Which is correct?
My favorite year was '85.
My favorite year was 85.
My favorite year was 85'.
50
Which is correct?
How many terms did the ex president serve?
How many terms did the ex-president serve?
51
Which is correct?
My teacher Ms. Ellis moved here from Hawaii.
My teacher, Ms. Ellis, moved here from Hawaii.
52
Which is correct?
I love receiving the magazine Highlights in the mail.
I love receiving the magazine "Highlights" in the mail.
