Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated: - She was, as a matter of fact, mainly interested in showing off her vocabulary. - She was, as a matter of fact mainly interested in showing off her vocabulary. - She was as a matter of fact, mainly interested in showing off her vocabulary. - She was as a matter of fact mainly interested in showing off her vocabulary.

She was, as a matter of fact, mainly interested in showing off her vocabulary.

Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated: Before reaching the summit, the climbers were forced by a storm to turn back.; Before reaching the summit the climbers were forced by a storm to turn back.; Before reaching the summit, the climbers were, forced by a storm, to turn back.; Before reaching the summit the climbers were, forced by a storm, to turn back.

Before reaching the summit, the climbers were forced by a storm to turn back.

Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated. Options: On Friday, June 4, 2015, I will be on my way to Honolulu, Hawaii. , On Friday, June 4, 2015 I will be on my way to Honolulu, Hawaii. , On Friday June 4, 2015, I will be on my way to Honolulu, Hawaii. , On Friday June 4 2015, I will be on my way to Honolulu, Hawaii.

On Friday, June 4, 2015, I will be on my way to Honolulu, Hawaii.

Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated: Tomorrow, I believe, is the last day to register to vote in the November general election.; Tomorrow I believe, is the last day to register to vote in the November general election.; Tomorrow I believe is the last day to register to vote in the November general election.; Tomorrow, I believe, is the last day to register to vote in the November, general election.

Tomorrow, I believe, is the last day to register to vote in the November general election.

Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated: Philip, understanding history increases your understanding of today's world.; Philip understanding history increases your understanding of today's world.; Philip, understanding history, increases your understanding of today's world.; Philip, understanding, history increases your understanding, of today's world.

Philip, understanding history increases your understanding of today's world.

Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated: "When," Jamie asked, "will you return my book?", "When," Jamie asked "will you return my book?", "When" Jamie asked, "will you return my book?", "When" Jamie asked "will you return my book?"

"When," Jamie asked, "will you return my book?"

Select the answer choice that correctly uses an ellipsis to omit the underlined words in the sentence: Dinosaurs, killed by an asteroid, became fossils after millions of years. Options: Dinosaurs, . . . , became fossils after millions of years. , Dinosaurs, . . . became fossils after millions of years. , Dinosaurs . . . became fossils after millions of years. , Dinosaur became fossils after millions of years.

Dinosaurs . . . became fossils after millions of years.

Select the correct use of ellipsis to omit 'Each and' in the sentence: According to Dr. Pandharipande, "Each and every person deserves equal rights." Options: According to Dr. Pandharipande, "every person deserves equal rights.", According to Dr. Pandharipande, ". . . every person deserves equal rights.", According to Dr. Pandharipande . . . every person deserves equal rights.", According to Dr. Pandharipande, "[. . .] every person deserves equal rights."

According to Dr. Pandharipande, "every person deserves equal rights."

Select the answer choice that correctly uses an ellipsis to omit the underlined words in the sentence: The factory workers, producing tanks for the war effort , worked many hours of overtime. Options: The factory workers . . . worked many hours of overtime., The factory workers worked many hours of overtime., The factory workers, . . . worked many hours of overtime., The factory workers, . . . , worked many hours of overtime.

The factory workers . . . worked many hours of overtime.

Which sentence uses an ellipsis to show a speaker trailing off? Options: "Now where did I put my car keys? I had . . . them just a moment ago.", ". . . now where did I put my car keys? I had them just a moment ago.", "Now where did I put my car keys? I had them just a moment ago . . .", "Now where . . . did I put my car keys? I had them just a moment ago."

"Now where did I put my car keys? I had them just a moment ago . . ."

Which sentence uses an ellipsis to show awkward silence? Options: ". . . uh, hello? Is anyone there?" the manager asked., "Uh . . . hello? Is anyone there?" the manager asked., "Uh, hello? Is anyone . . . there?" the manager asked., "Uh, hello? Is anyone there . . . ?" the manager asked.

". . . uh, hello? Is anyone there?" the manager asked.

Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly: A clear head, a warm heart, and a willing attitude--these are essential attributes for being successful., A clear head, a warm heart, and a willing attitude these are essential attributes for being successful., A clear head, a warm heart, and a willing attitude these are essential attributes for-being-successful., None are correct

A clear head, a warm heart, and a willing attitude--these are essential attributes for being successful.

Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly: Getting to work at eight o'clock every morning--I don't have to remind you how much I hate getting up early--seemed almost more than I cared to undertake., Getting to work at eight o'clock every morning I don't have to remind you how much I hate getting up early seemed almost-more-than I cared to undertake., Getting to work at eight o'clock every morning I don't have to remind you how much I hate getting up early seemed almost more than I cared to undertake., None are correct.

Getting to work at eight o'clock every morning--I don't have to remind you how much I hate getting up early--seemed almost more than I cared to undertake.

When would you use an ellipsis?

To omit a word, phrase, line, etc., or to express hesitation or a change of emotion.

Which sentence uses the semicolon correctly? 1. The man was wet he was standing in the rain; without an umbrella. 2. The man was wet; he was standing in the rain without an umbrella. 3. The man was wet; for he was standing in the rain without an umbrella. 4. The man was wet, for he was standing; in the rain without an umbrella.

The man was wet; he was standing in the rain without an umbrella.

Insert a semicolon in the correct place in the sentence: He would like to go to England next summer he might also visit France in autumn.

He would like to go to England next summer; he might also visit France in autumn.

Insert a colon in the correct place in the sentence: There are two places I have always wanted to visit Norway and New Zealand.

There are two places I have always wanted to visit: Norway and New Zealand.

Which sentence has correct capitalization and punctuation? Options: Rowland and I play rugby together; however, he is a better player than I am. , Rowland and I play rugby together, however, he is a better player than I am.

Rowland and I play rugby together; however, he is a better player than I am.

Which sentence has correct capitalization and punctuation? Options: John exclaimed the house next door is on fire! , John exclaimed, "The house next door is on fire!"

John exclaimed, "The house next door is on fire!"

Which sentence has correct capitalization and punctuation? Options: Who has read the poem "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost? , Who has read the poem "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost.

Who has read the poem "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost?

Which sentence has correct capitalization and punctuation? Options: I like the book The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. , I like the book The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton.

I like the book The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton.

Which sentence has correct capitalization and punctuation? Options: I am making three desserts for the party, eclairs, strawberry tarts, and German chocolate cake. , I am making three desserts for the party: eclairs, strawberry tarts, and German chocolate cake.

I am making three desserts for the party: eclairs, strawberry tarts, and German chocolate cake.

What is missing from this sentence? Luke exclaimed, It's my birthday tomorrow!"

Quotation marks at the beginning of the talking words.

What is the CORRECT way to write the sentence below as a direct quotation? I replied it's not that cold outside today.

I replied, "It's not that cold outside today."

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What change is needed in the sentence: 'Bob and i went to the store to get some orange juice.'? Options: Change i to I, Change orange to Orange, Change Bob to bob, Change juice to Juice

Back

Change i to I

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which is correct? Options:

Fred is not british.

That food has got to be Italian.

Bill is from mexico.

He is the king of england.

Back

That food has got to be Italian.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Correct the sentence: i want to go to the grand canyon in december.

Back

I want to go to the Grand Canyon in December.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which name is capitalized correctly? Options: Joan of Arc, King arthur, King William of denmark, Benjaminn franklin

Back

Joan of Arc

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What title below uses correct capitalization? Options: The Hunger Games, Diary of a wimpy kid, i Am Malala, the Hot Zone

Back

The Hunger Games

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of punctuation does this sentence need?
Math is my favorite subject ___

Back

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What goes at the end of this sentence?
WOW! Did you see that ___

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