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Which sentence correctly uses the colon?
- A. She had one wish: to visit Paris.
- B. She had: one wish to visit Paris.
- C. She had one: wish to visit Paris.
- D. She had one wish: visit Paris.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: "She had one wish: to visit Paris." A colon is used after a complete sentence to introduce a list, quotation, or explanation. In choice A, the colon is appropriately used after the complete sentence 'She had one wish' to introduce the explanation 'to visit Paris.' Choices B, C, and D incorrectly place the colon in positions that do not follow a complete sentence or do not properly introduce an explanation, making them grammatically incorrect.
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After a long, exhausting hike, Stephanie went home and fell asleep on the couch, which she had done many times before. Which comma should be removed in the sentence above?
- A. The comma after the word 'long'
- B. The comma after the word 'hike'
- C. The comma after the word 'home'
- D. The comma after the word 'couch'
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The comma after 'home' is unnecessary and should be removed. In this sentence, 'and' is joining two independent clauses, which doesn't require a comma before it. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because they are correctly placed commas within the sentence.
Which of the following punctuation marks is used incorrectly in the sentence? "Otto, somewhat abruptly, got up out of his chair, and just like that, headed into the next room."
- A. The comma after "somewhat"
- B. The comma after "Otto"
- C. The semicolon after "that"
- D. The comma after "chair"
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The semicolon after "that" is used incorrectly; a comma should be used instead. Semicolons are typically used to join two independent clauses without a conjunction. In this sentence, the phrase "just like that" is not an independent clause, so a comma is more appropriate for separating it from the rest of the sentence. Choices A, B, and D all use commas correctly within the sentence.
Here's what I'd like you to bring tomorrow: two dozen cupcakes, a carton of milk, and party napkins. Which of the following punctuation marks best completes the sentence above?
- A. ;
- B. .
- C. :
- D. ,
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is a colon (C). In this sentence, the colon is used to introduce a list of items that the speaker wants you to bring. The colon is the most suitable punctuation mark in this context. Choice A (;) is incorrect because a semicolon is used to connect independent clauses or items in a list when those items contain commas. Choice B (.) is incorrect because a period ends a sentence and does not fit here as the sentence continues. Choice D (,) is incorrect because a comma is used to separate items in a list, but the sentence needs a punctuation mark that introduces the list.
Which of the following sentences uses formal language?
- A. The guests had a wonderful time at the party.
- B. The guests said the party was awesome!
- C. The partygoers wanted to hang out all night.
- D. The partiers were up for something more.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is sentence A: 'The guests had a wonderful time at the party.' This sentence uses formal language suitable for most written communication. Choice B uses informal language with the word 'awesome,' which is more casual and conversational. Choice C, 'The partygoers wanted to hang out all night,' while not as informal as choice B, is still less formal than choice A. Choice D, 'The partiers were up for something more,' uses slang ('partiers') and casual language ('up for something more'), making it the least formal option among the choices.
Which of the following examples would be a good transition sentence?
- A. You will have an instructor and a syllabus with a list of the books you will need to read.
- B. Taking a course online is in many ways similar to taking a course in a traditional classroom setting.
- C. You will even have class discussions and one-on-one meetings with your professor.
- D. However, online students often work entirely from home, which is just one part of what makes online learning different.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The sentence 'However, online students often work entirely from home, which is just one part of what makes online learning different.' provides a contrast and smoothly transitions to a discussion of what makes online learning distinct from traditional classroom settings. Choice A talks about the components of a course but does not transition to a new point. Choice B discusses similarities between online and traditional courses, which does not transition to a new topic. Choice C focuses on interactions with professors but does not transition to a new idea.