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Semicolons and Colons
Quiz 2 Answers
Question Marks and Quotation Marks
Quiz 1 Answers
Question Marks and Quotation Marks
Quiz 2 Answers
Parentheses and Brackets
Quiz 1 Answers
Parentheses and Brackets
Quiz 2 Answers
Apostrophes
Quiz 1 Answers
Apostrophes
Quiz 2 Answers
Hyphens Between Words
Quiz 1 Answers
Hyphens Between Words
Quiz 2 Answers
Hyphens with Prefixes and Suffixes
Quiz 1 Answers
Hyphens with Prefixes and Suffixes
Quiz 2 Answers
Capitalization
Quiz 1 Answers
Quiz 2 Answers
1.
You asked for forgiveness
;
he granted it to you.
You asked for forgiveness
;
he granted it to you.
2.
We ask
,
therefore, that you keep this matter confidential.
We ask
,
therefore, that you keep this matter confidential.
3.
The order was requested six weeks ago
;
therefore
,
I expected the shipment to have arrived by now.
The order was requested six weeks ago
;
therefore
,
I expected the shipment to have arrived by now.
4.
The American flag has three colors, namely, red, white, and blue. (CORRECT)
The American flag has three colors, namely, red, white, and blue. (CORRECT)
5.
Clothes are often made from synthetic material
,
for instance, rayon.
Clothes are often made from synthetic material
,
for instance, rayon.
6.
If you believe in magic, magical things will happen, but if you don't believe in magic, you'll discover nothing magical. (CORRECT)
If you believe in magic, magical things will happen, but if you don't believe in magic, you'll discover nothing magical. (CORRECT)
7.
The orchestra, excluding the violin section
,
was not up to par.
The orchestra, excluding the violin section
,
was not up to par.
8.
I have been to San Francisco, California
;
Reno, Nevada
;
and Seattle, Washington.
I have been to San Francisco, California
;
Reno, Nevada
;
and Seattle, Washington.
9.
I need a few items at the store: clothespins, a bottle opener, and napkins.
I need a few items at the store: clothespins, a bottle opener, and napkins.
10.
I answered the phone
;
no one seemed to be on the other end of the line.
I answered the phone
;
no one seemed to be on the other end of the line.
11.
I wanted a cup of coffee, not a glass of milk. (CORRECT)
I wanted a cup of coffee, not a glass of milk. (CORRECT)
12.
We have set this restriction: do your homework before watching television.
We have set this restriction: do your homework before watching television.
13.
If you can possibly arrange it, please visit us
,
but if you cannot, let us know.
If you can possibly arrange it, please visit us
,
but if you cannot, let us know.
14.
I gave her a lot of money while we were married
;
therefore
,
I do not wish to pay her a dime in alimony.
I gave her a lot of money while we were married
;
therefore
,
I do not wish to pay her a dime in alimony.
15.
We have a variety of desserts, for instance
,
apple pie, chocolate mousse, and flan.
We have a variety of desserts, for instance
,
apple pie, chocolate mousse, and flan.
16.
I needed three cards to win the hand, namely
,
the ten of hearts, jack of diamonds, and king of hearts.
I needed three cards to win the hand, namely
,
the ten of hearts, jack of diamonds, and king of hearts.
17.
I needed three cards to win the hand: the ten of hearts, jack of diamonds, and king of hearts.
I needed three cards to win the hand: the ten of hearts, jack of diamonds, and king of hearts.
18.
I would, therefore
,
like to have an explanation for the missing cash.
I would, therefore
,
like to have an explanation for the missing cash.
19.
Nature lovers will appreciate seeing whales, sea lions, and pelicans.
Nature lovers will appreciate seeing whales, sea lions, and pelicans.
20.
He has friends from Iowa and Nebraska
,
and Illinois is his home state.
He has friends from Iowa and Nebraska
,
and Illinois is his home state.
Quiz 1 Answers
1.
“Have you already completed our survey
?
” the cashier asked
.
“Have you already completed our survey
?
” the cashier asked
.
2.
Yan inquired, “Is it supposed to snow tomorrow
?
”
Yan inquired, “Is it supposed to snow tomorrow
?
”
3.
I wonder why Allen left so early this morning
.
I wonder why Allen left so early this morning
.
4.
“Are we really planning to drive straight through without stopping
?
” he asked in amazement
.
“Are we really planning to drive straight through without stopping
?
” he asked in amazement
.
5.
“I hope you don't mind my asking
,
” she said, “but do you realize how tired everyone is going to be by the time we get there
?”
“I hope you don't mind my asking
,
” she said, “but do you realize how tired everyone is going to be by the time we get there
?”
6.
Shia asked with disbelief
,
“Are you sure you want to be the one to tell her?”
Shia asked with disbelief
,
“Are you sure you want to be the one to tell her?”
7.
Betty is the one who found out first, isn't she?
Betty is the one who found out first, isn't she?
8.
“Victor asked me what I did yesterday
,
” she said.
“Victor asked me what I did yesterday
,
” she said.
9.
She said, “T.J. shouted,
â
We are not staying at that hotel.
'
”
She said, “T.J. shouted,
â
We are not staying at that hotel.
'
”
10.
Carmella wanted to know if you need a ride to the mall. (CORRECT)
Carmella wanted to know if you need a ride to the mall. (CORRECT)
Quiz 2 Answers
1.
He wanted to know when you will be here
.
He wanted to know when you will be here
.
2.
“Well
,”
she said, “you certainly didn't waste any time.”
“Well
,”
she said, “you certainly didn't waste any time.”
3.
“Is it almost over?” he asked.
“Is it almost over?” he asked.
4.
“I've had it up to here!” she screamed.
“I've had it up to here!” she screamed.
5.
The song asks, “Would you like to swing on a star
?”
The song asks, “Would you like to swing on a star
?”
6.
Carmen said, “She vowed,
â
I'll never leave you.
'
”
Carmen said, “She vowed,
â
I'll never leave you.
'
”
7.
“May I have a rain check on that lunch
?”
I asked.
“May I have a rain check on that lunch
?”
I asked.
8.
Do you believe the saying, “It is better to vote for what you want and not get it than to vote for what you don't want and get it
”?
Do you believe the saying, “It is better to vote for what you want and not get it than to vote for what you don't want and get it
”?
9.
Bernard said,
“
Waldo asked,
â
Who took my pencil sharpener?
'
”
Bernard said,
“
Waldo asked,
â
Who took my pencil sharpener?
'
”
10.
“May I see your ID card?” the clerk asked.
“May I see your ID card?” the clerk asked.
Quiz 1 Answers
1.
After standing in line for 30 minutes
(
or possibly longer
)
, she was able to buy the tickets.
After standing in line for 30 minutes
(
or possibly longer
)
, she was able to buy the tickets.
2.
My cousin wrote, “I herd
[
sic
]
a rumor that Jack and Jennifer are getting engaged.”
My cousin wrote, “I herd
[
sic
]
a rumor that Jack and Jennifer are getting engaged.”
3.
I would like to confirm my membership
.
(The dues check is enclosed.)
OR
I would like to confirm my membership (the dues check is enclosed).
I would like to confirm my membership
.
(The dues check is enclosed.)
OR
I would like to confirm my membership (the dues check is enclosed).
4.
Our first meeting will be held at First Central Bank's community room
(
Main Street branch
)
.
Our first meeting will be held at First Central Bank's community room
(
Main Street branch
)
.
5.
We all decided to go out for pizza after the meeting (except for Dan). (CORRECT)
We all decided to go out for pizza after the meeting (except for Dan). (CORRECT)
6.
I overheard her say, “Our favorite cousin
[
she meant Dale
]
will be accompanying us on our trip.”
I overheard her say, “Our favorite cousin
[
she meant Dale
]
will be accompanying us on our trip.”
7.
Yasir was able to find the book he wanted for a really good price (twenty-five dollars
)
.
Yasir was able to find the book he wanted for a really good price (twenty-five dollars
)
.
8.
Luigi moved to this country shortly after he was born (about 1925). (CORRECT)
Luigi moved to this country shortly after he was born (about 1925). (CORRECT)
9.
When his family came to the United States, they settled in Washington
(
state
)
.
When his family came to the United States, they settled in Washington
(
state
)
.
10.
The first line of his letter said, “My freinds [
sic
], I never thought we would all be together again like this.” (CORRECT)
The first line of his letter said, “My freinds [
sic
], I never thought we would all be together again like this.” (CORRECT)
Quiz 2 Answers
1.
She requested (actually she pleaded
)
that her name be withheld.
She requested (actually she pleaded
)
that her name be withheld.
2.
Joe called today (
h
e's been sick) and said he felt better.
Joe called today (
h
e's been sick) and said he felt better.
3.
I can have lunch with you tomorrow (Friday
)
.
I can have lunch with you tomorrow (Friday
)
.
4.
I hope you are feeling better
.
(I am sick today.)
OR
I hope you are feeling better (I am sick today
)
.
I hope you are feeling better
.
(I am sick today.)
OR
I hope you are feeling better (I am sick today
)
.
5.
In the movie Vanessa exclaims, “Whatever shall I do if he
[
the sheriff
]
comes looking for you tomorrow?”
In the movie Vanessa exclaims, “Whatever shall I do if he
[
the sheriff
]
comes looking for you tomorrow?”
6.
I read in the Mill Valley police log: “Officers were called to disburse
[
sic
]
attendees at a noisy party.”
I read in the Mill Valley police log: “Officers were called to disburse
[
sic
]
attendees at a noisy party.”
7.
Daniel wanted to know why Mindy felt that way (he really didn't understand it).
OR
Daniel wanted to know why Mindy felt that way
.
(
H
e really didn't understand it.)
Daniel wanted to know why Mindy felt that way (he really didn't understand it).
OR
Daniel wanted to know why Mindy felt that way
.
(
H
e really didn't understand it.)
8.
Mariella told us that when her grandfather was a child, he used to work at a hamburger stand for almost nothing
(
sixty-five cents an hour
)
.
Mariella told us that when her grandfather was a child, he used to work at a hamburger stand for almost nothing
(
sixty-five cents an hour
)
.
9.
I need to run to the store right away (it's going to close in 20 minutes
). OR
I need to run to the store right away
.
(
I
t's going to close in 20 minutes.)
I need to run to the store right away (it's going to close in 20 minutes
). OR
I need to run to the store right away
.
(
I
t's going to close in 20 minutes.)
10.
“
[D]
o not go to sleep angry at each other,” the author states on page 56.
“
[D]
o not go to sleep angry at each other,” the author states on page 56.
Quiz 1 Answers
1.
The movie had
its
desired effect.
The movie had
its
desired effect.
2.
Both of my
brothers-in-law
live near Durango.
Both of my
brothers-in-law
live near Durango.
3.
Those
girls'
vitality and humor are infectious.
Those
girls'
vitality and humor are infectious.
4.
Women's
Wear Daily
has been called the industry's voice of authority.
Women's
Wear Daily
has been called the industry's voice of authority.
5.
Those
actresses'
costumes look beautiful on them.
Those
actresses'
costumes look beautiful on them.
6.
Bill and Al had a boat. I was there when
Bill
and Al's boat sank.
Bill and Al had a boat. I was there when
Bill
and Al's boat sank.
7.
She always let me stay up past the other
children's
bedtime.
She always let me stay up past the other
children's
bedtime.
8.
In some
people's
opinion, Faulkner is too difficult.
In some
people's
opinion, Faulkner is too difficult.
9.
I really felt that I got my
money's
worth.
I really felt that I got my
money's
worth.
10.
Would that
company's
health plan give you peace of mind?
Would that
company's
health plan give you peace of mind?
Quiz 2 Answers
1.
Those old
factories' roofs
have all caved in.
Those old
factories' roofs
have all caved in.
2.
The two little
birds' feathers
were ruffled.
The two little
birds' feathers
were ruffled.
3.
If it isn't
hers
, then
whose
is it?
If it isn't
hers
, then
whose
is it?
4.
Joe Wilson said, “I may be biased, but the
Wilsons'
holiday meals are the best.”
Joe Wilson said, “I may be biased, but the
Wilsons'
holiday meals are the best.”
5.
Watch out for the
scissors'
sharp blades. (
OR scissors's
)
Watch out for the
scissors'
sharp blades. (
OR scissors's
)
6. We've
been invited to her two
sisters-in-law's
party.
been invited to her two
sisters-in-law's
party.
7. Doesn't
it seem strange that I didn't see that friend of
yours
anywhere?
it seem strange that I didn't see that friend of
yours
anywhere?
8.
The five injured
sailors'
relatives are waiting outside.
The five injured
sailors'
relatives are waiting outside.
9.
Not all
babies'
mothers agree on what constitutes good nutrition.
Not all
babies'
mothers agree on what constitutes good nutrition.
10.
Mr. Simms said none of his fellow
Simmses'
opinions would sway him.
Mr. Simms said none of his fellow
Simmses'
opinions would sway him.
Quiz 1 Answers
1.
The storm blew down a
seventy-foot-tall
tree last night.
The storm blew down a
seventy-foot-tall
tree last night.
2.
The tree that blew down last night was seventy feet tall. (CORRECT)
The tree that blew down last night was seventy feet tall. (CORRECT)
3.
My sister is moving from her home next to the
heavily congested
highway.
My sister is moving from her home next to the
heavily congested
highway.
4.
The summer camp was designed for
16-year-old
to
18-year-old
gymnasts.
The summer camp was designed for
16-year-old
to
18-year-old
gymnasts.
5.
The summer camp was designed for gymnasts 16 years old to 18 years old. (CORRECT)
The summer camp was designed for gymnasts 16 years old to 18 years old. (CORRECT)
6.
The summer camp was designed for gymnasts 16-18 years old. (CORRECT)
The summer camp was designed for gymnasts 16-18 years old. (CORRECT)
7.
Clashes came
one year
after the prime minister took office.
Clashes came
one year
after the prime minister took office.
8.
It's a
two-hour
meeting,
2:30-4:30
p.m. (Remember: no spaces around hyphens.)
It's a
two-hour
meeting,
2:30-4:30
p.m. (Remember: no spaces around hyphens.)
9.
If we split the bill evenly, we each owe
thirty-four
dollars.
If we split the bill evenly, we each owe
thirty-four
dollars.
10.
We offer
around-the-clock
coverage.
We offer
around-the-clock
coverage.
11.
Those
low interest
rates are tempting.
Those
low interest
rates are tempting.
12.
He certainly is a slovenly-appearing young man. (CORRECT)
He certainly is a slovenly-appearing young man. (CORRECT)
Quiz 2 Answers
1.
She jumped from a
two-story
building.
She jumped from a
two-story
building.
2.
You must
let down
your guard.
You must
let down
your guard.
3.
You certainly have a
go-get-it
nature.
You certainly have a
go-get-it
nature.
4.
The
badly injured
fireman was taken to a hospital.
The
badly injured
fireman was taken to a hospital.
5.
Look
left and right
before you cross the street.
Look
left and right
before you cross the street.
6.
The
left-handed
pitcher threw fastballs at almost 100 miles per hour.
The
left-handed
pitcher threw fastballs at almost 100 miles per hour.
7.
Do you remember anything you read in the fourth grade? (CORRECT)
Do you remember anything you read in the fourth grade? (CORRECT)
8.
This is
seventh-grade
reading material.
This is
seventh-grade
reading material.
9.
Beware of
high-pressure
telemarketers.
Beware of
high-pressure
telemarketers.
10.
That
two-year-old
is adorable.
That
two-year-old
is adorable.
11.
That two-
year-old
child is adorable.
That two-
year-old
child is adorable.
12.
That child is two years old. (CORRECT)
That child is two years old. (CORRECT)
Quiz 1 Answers
1.
Construction of the
trans-Alaska
oil pipeline had to address issues caused by
permafrost
.
Construction of the
trans-Alaska
oil pipeline had to address issues caused by
permafrost
.
2.
Our town's
ex-mayor
has surprised everyone by deciding to run for
reelection
. (
OR re-election
)
Our town's
ex-mayor
has surprised everyone by deciding to run for
reelection
. (
OR re-election
)
3.
The safety official
de-emphasized
human error as a factor in the accident.
The safety official
de-emphasized
human error as a factor in the accident.
4.
Oh no, I've spilled coffee all over myself and will have to
re-dress
for dinner.
Oh no, I've spilled coffee all over myself and will have to
re-dress
for dinner.
5.
Jacob had to sue the manufacturer to obtain full
redress
for his injuries. (CORRECT)
Jacob had to sue the manufacturer to obtain full
redress
for his injuries. (CORRECT)
6.
According to Aunt Agnes, half of young people today are
semi-illiterate
.
According to Aunt Agnes, half of young people today are
semi-illiterate
.
7.
Our farming
co-op
includes a rooster and a coop for five chickens.
Our farming
co-op
includes a rooster and a coop for five chickens.
8.
I suppose hiking twelve miles a day for four days is
doable
, but I'd rather not.
I suppose hiking twelve miles a day for four days is
doable
, but I'd rather not.
9.
It is a
truism
that creating a
Cubist-style
painting is easier said than done.
It is a
truism
that creating a
Cubist-style
painting is easier said than done.
10.
Would you have guessed that
ex-Senator
Salazar would become
Governor-elect
Salazar?
Would you have guessed that
ex-Senator
Salazar would become
Governor-elect
Salazar?
Quiz 2 Answers
1.
non-Jewish
non-Jewish
2.
preexisting (
OR
pre-existing)
preexisting (
OR
pre-existing)
3.
reestablish
reestablish
4.
self-satisfied
self-satisfied
5.
ex-Marine
ex-Marine
6.
anti-inflammatory
anti-inflammatory
7.
antiwar (
OR
anti-war)
antiwar (
OR
anti-war)
8.
error-free
error-free
9.
self-styled
self-styled
10.
absenteeism
absenteeism
Quiz 1 Answers
1.
Don't you love looking at the sky when
Venus
appears next to the
moon
?
Don't you love looking at the sky when
Venus
appears next to the
moon
?
2.
Leslie said that a highlight of her trip to the
nation's capital
was touring the
White House
.
Leslie said that a highlight of her trip to the
nation's capital
was touring the
White House
.
3.
My
grandmother
lives on Fillmore
Street
.
My
grandmother
lives on Fillmore
Street
.
4.
I will be excited to listen to our
chief executive officer
, Nancy Williamson, speak today in the auditorium.
I will be excited to listen to our
chief executive officer
, Nancy Williamson, speak today in the auditorium.
5.
The new immigration bill has the support of most of our
state's congressional
delegation, including
Senator
Mayhew.
The new immigration bill has the support of most of our
state's congressional
delegation, including
Senator
Mayhew.
6.
I plead not guilty,
Your Honor
.
I plead not guilty,
Your Honor
.
7.
Have you ever visited New England in the
fall
?
Have you ever visited New England in the
fall
?
8.
I told
Uncle
Walter to turn
north
when he reached Broadway, but he got lost because he's not from Madison
County
.
I told
Uncle
Walter to turn
north
when he reached Broadway, but he got lost because he's not from Madison
County
.
9.
Uncle Walter said, “
Please
use left or right, not
north
,
south
,
east
, or
west
.”
Uncle Walter said, “
Please
use left or right, not
north
,
south
,
east
, or
west
.”
10.
Adriana is dreading
spring quarter
because she has to take
organic chemistry
and Physics 105.
Adriana is dreading
spring quarter
because she has to take
organic chemistry
and Physics 105.
11.
Adriana needs to bring the following to her final exam:
two
pencils, scratch paper, a calculator, and a light snack.
Adriana needs to bring the following to her final exam:
two
pencils, scratch paper, a calculator, and a light snack.
12.
That was amazing how
coach
Ernie Sasaki led
the
Bulldogs to their first winning season.
That was amazing how
coach
Ernie Sasaki led
the
Bulldogs to their first winning season.
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