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An English language arts review to introduce punctuation.
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1
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a dash to set apart nonessential information?
I got home late soccer went long-I missed my show.
I got home late soccer went-long-I missed my show.
I got home late -soccer went long-I missed my show.
I got home late-soccer went long I missed my show.
2
What does a dash most commonly connect?
Two insubordinate clauses
Two subordinate clauses
Two dependent clauses
Two independent clauses
3
Which of the following is punctuated correctly?
Division of Motor Vehicles (DmV)
Division of Motor Vehicles (DM)
Division of Motor Vehicles (MV)
Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
4
When should a writer use parentheses?
When a detail is not essential to understand the sentence
When a detail is critical to understand the sentence.
When a detail is crutial to understand the sentence.
When a detail is essential to understand the sentence
5
Commas? My cousin Steven a very picky eater refuses to eat vegetables.
My cousin, Steven refuses to eat veggies.
Steven, a picky eater, refuses to eat veggies.
My cousin, Steven, refuses to eat veggies.
My cousin Steven, refuses to eat vegetables.
6
Which correctly uses a dash to set apart nonessential information?
My fav's-ice cream and chocolate-are good.
My fav's-ice cream and chocolate are good.
My fav's ice-cream and chocolate are good.
My fav's ice cream and chocolate-are good.
7
What type of punctuation is used to add emphasis to details in a piece of writing?
Commas
Dashes
Periods
Semicolons
8
2nd comma? Grandfather Harold who turns 90 next month, rides bicycle every day.
after "manages"
after “Harold”
after "grandfather"
after "bicycle"
9
Parentheses? Samantha’s bicycle from the city bike shop is the perfect size.
the perfect size
bike shop
from the city
from the city bike shop
10
Dashes where? The student the one in black, sitting outside let out a loud laugh.
after "student" and after "black"
after "student" and after "outside"
after "one" and after "out"
after "black" and after "loud"
11
What type of punctuation is used to set off unnecessary details in a sentence?
Hyphens
Semicolons
Parentheses
Commas
12
Which of the following sentences correctly uses commas to set apart nonessential information?
My house, the one with the law decorations, is lit.
My house, the one with the lawn decorations is lit.
My house the one with the lawn decorations, is lit.
My house the one with the lawn decorations is lit.
13
Punctuation used with an interrupting thought between two ind. clauses?
Dashes
periods
Parentheses
commas
14
Parentheses where? Beyonce the world's greatest pop star has inspired me to sing.
Before "world's" and after "greatest"
Before "inspired" and after "me"
Before "greatest" and after "star"
Before "the" and after "star"
15
Which of these sentences uses parentheses correctly?
Larry Bird remember him? Was in a (TV) interview today.
Larry Bird (remember) him? Was in a TV interview today.
Larry (Bird) remember him? Was in a TV interview today.
Larry Bird (remember him?) was in a TV interview today.
16
When should a writer use a comma?
to make things easier to look at
to make things look prettier
to set off essential information in a sentence
to set off nonessential information in a sentence
17
Where do commas belong: Cheetahs the fastest animals on earth live in Africa.
After "fastest" and after "animals"
After "the" and after "animals"
After "cheetahs" and after "animals"
After "cheetahs" and after "earth"
18
Dashes where? All of my friends Josie, Kyle, and Josh are planning to go to college.
Between "friends" and "Josie" AND "Josh" and "are"
before "Josie"
before and after "Kyle"
after "Josh"
19
Where should commas be placed if a sentence contains nonessential information?
before and after the noun
before and after the words
before and after the verb
before and after the subject
20
Dash where? Cell phones, laptops, tablets majority of students depend on electronics.
after "tablets"
after "cell phones"
after "students"
after "laptops"
21
When should a writer use a dash?
To gain a certain type of emphasis.
To set off material for no emphasis
To set off material for additional emphasis
To get attention
22
Correctly uses commas for nonessential info?
My favorite fruits, strawberries and peaches, are in season.
My favorite fruits strawberries and peaches, are in season.
My favorite fruits, strawberries and peaches are in season.
My favorite fruits strawberries and peaches are in season.
23
Correctly uses commas to set apart the nonessential information?
I let my sister borrow my favorite book, Harry Potter.
I let my sister borrow my favorite book Harry Potter.
I let my sister borrow my favorite book Harry, Potter.
I let my sister borrow, my favorite book Harry Potter.
24
Nonessential information: My favorite soda Dr. Pepper came out with a new flavor yesterday.
"Dr. Pepper"
"came out with"
"a new flavor"
"My favorite soda"
25
Which statement about dashes is incorrect?
Dashes should always be used alone and not in pairs.
dashes can be used with dates
dashes can be used in pairs
dashes can be used alone
26
Comma where? Average amount of precip. however, hasn't changed in at least five years.
after "amount"
before "changed"
after "average"
before “however”
27
Where do the commas belong: The strongest man alive William Golding can lift a car.
After "strongest" and after "alive"
After "the" and after "man"
After "alive" and after "Golding"
After "the and after "alive"
28
Correctly uses a dash for nonessential information?
My sister-in my sweater decided to make brownies.
My sister-in my sweater-decided to make brownies.
My sister in my sweater-decided to make brownies.
My sister-in my-sweater decided to make brownies.
29
Which should be in parentheses? Lori my former college roommate is coming to the 20th reunion.
my former college roommate
is coming
Lori
to the 20th reunion
30
Which sentence uses parentheses correctly?
Do you remember Arthur you met in biology (from college)?
Do you remember (Arthur) you met in biology from college?
Do you remember Arthur (you met in biology) from college?
Do you remember Arthur you met (in biology) from college?
31
Parentheses? Plans are being made for next year’s conference in mid-April.
conference in mid-April
in mid-April
plans are already being made
next year's conference
32
Dashes can easily take the place of what other type of punctuation?
Semicolons
Periods
Colons
Commas
33
Which correctly uses parentheses to set apart nonessential information?
My favorite pen (the blue, not black) is missing.
My favorite pen (the blue, not black is missing.
My favorite pen the (blue, not black) is missing.
My favorite pen the blue, not black) is missing.
34
Type of punctuation used when setting off nonessential info. in a sentence?
periods
quotation marks
Parentheses
Commas
35
Nonessential info./commas: As everyone knows it is important to look out for snakes.
it is important
as everyone knows
for snakes
to look out
36
Which sentence uses the dash correctly?
The easiest chores duting-and-vaccuuming were overlooked.
The easiest chores dusting and vaccuuming-were overlooked.
The easiest chores-dusting and vaccuuming were overlooked.
The easiest chores-dusting and vaccuuming-were overlooked.
37
Which correctly uses parentheses to set apart nonessential information?
My mom (the greatest artist) is learning glassblowing.
My mom the greatest (artist)is learning glassblowing.
My mom the (greatest) artist is learning glassblowing.
My mom the greatest artist is learning glassblowing.
38
2nd comma? The Willamette River in Oregon, too polluted to swim in has ships in summer.
after "River"
after “in”
after "swim"
after "polluted"
39
Nonessential info. to set apart with commas: The dog just a little puppy ran away from home.
ran away
from home
just a little puppy
a little puppy
40
Why parentheses? Study classics by authors (Charles Dickens and Jane Austen) and go on.
to tell what you're going to study
To learn what to do next
to explain or clarify an earlier term
to give the answers
41
Nonessential? The center finished at end of July is buzzing with classes to offer.
the center
finished at end of July
is buzzing
with classes
42
Which correctly uses parentheses to set apart nonessential information?
I will pass the test (Punctuation 1; I have studied hard.
I will pass the test Punctuation 1); I have studied hard.
I will pass the test Punctuation (1); I have studied hard.
I will pass the test (Punctuation 1); I have studied hard.
43
Which correctly uses parentheses to set apart nonessential information?
He washed his car which was already clean) not the attic.
He washed his car (which was already clean not the attic.
He washed his car (which was already clean) not the attic.
He washed his (car which was already clean) not the attic.
44
Dashes where? The idea that boys are smarter than girls is ridiculous preposterous even.
before "idea" and after "smarter"
before "smarter" and after "girls"
Between "ridiculous" and "preposterous"
before "boys" and after "girls"
45
Which of these sentences uses dashes correctly?
The parking-lot with puddles wasn't a place to be.
The parking lot-with puddles-wasn't a place to be.
The parking lot-with puddles wasn't a place to be.
The parking lot with puddles-wasn't a place to be
46
What is the definition of nonessential information?
Information that changes the meaning if it's removed.
If removed wouldn't change meaning.
Information that can be lived without.
Information that the reader must know.
47
Dash where? Abigail was a terrible babysitter and she still expected a reference!
after "Abigail"
after "babysitter"
after "terrible"
before "reference"
48
What type of writing should be enclosed in a set of parentheses?
essential information
important information
nonessential information
extremely important information
49
Punctuation used when using an abbreviation or acronym after the spelled-out words?
Commas
Hyphens
Parentheses
Dashes
50
What could be used in place of colon? She's worried about two things: test score and audition.
period
semicolon
Dash
comma
51
Which correctly uses parentheses to set apart nonessential information?
While walking (texting more than walking) Julie tripped.
While walking (texting) more than walking) Julie tripped.
While walking (texting more than walking Julie tripped.
While walking texting more than walking) Julie tripped.
52
Which statement about using commas is correct?
should be placed before/after non-essential info
they should be placed wherever it looks best
they should be placed before/after essential info.
they should be placed at the writer's preference
53
Which statement about commas is incorrect?
use a comma after a dependent clause
use a comma before a coordinating conjunction
use commas to offset appositives
Commas indicate important details are being added.
54
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
The grades will be posted(by the front door) on Tuesday.
The grades will be posted, by the front door on Tuesday).
The grades will be posted by the front door; on Tuesday.
The grades will be posted by the front door (on Tuesday).
55
Which of the following sentences correctly uses commas to set off nonessential information?
My friend, who sings, won first place at the talent show.
My, friend who sings great, won first place.
My friend who sings great, won first place.
My friend, who sings great won first place.
56
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a dash to set apart nonessential information?
The one thing I needed from the store-bacon was sold out!
The one thing I needed from the store-bacon-was sold out!
The-one-thing I needed from the store-bacon-was sold out!
The one thing I needed from the store bacon-was sold out!
57
What is the main purpose for including parentheses in a sentence?
To indicate unnecessary details
To indicate necessary details
To indicate important details
To indicate rare details
58
Dash? The runner ran his victory lap or, rather, hobbled through it.
after "runner"
after "the finish line"
after "crossing"
after “his victory lap”
59
Correctly uses parentheses to set apart nonessential information?
(To Kill a Mockingbird) teacher's favorite, is great novel.
To Kill a Mockingbird teacher's favorite is (great) novel.
To Kill a Mockingbird (teacher's favorite) is great novel.
To Kill (a Mockingbird) teacher's favorite is great novel.
