
Punctuation Marks
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Christin Raymond
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which punctuation mark is used to indicate a sudden break or change in thought within a sentence?
-
,
.
!
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the correct usage of a dash in a sentence?
A dash can be used to indicate a sudden change in thought or to set off a parenthetical statement.
A dash is used to separate items in a list.
A dash is used to indicate a question or exclamation.
A dash is used to connect two independent clauses.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which of the following situations would you use a colon?
To separate paragraphs, to indicate a range, and to introduce a definition.
To introduce a list, to separate hours and minutes in time, and to introduce a quote or a speech.
To separate clauses, to indicate a comparison, and to introduce a conclusion.
To separate items in a series, to indicate a ratio, and to introduce a question.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using a semicolon in a sentence?
To connect a dependent clause to an independent clause
To emphasize a word or phrase
To separate two independent clauses or items in a list.
To indicate a question
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which punctuation mark is used to introduce a list or an explanation?
:
-
;
,
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When should you use a dash instead of a comma or parentheses?
To indicate a pause or break in a sentence.
To separate items in a list.
To show a range or span of numbers.
To emphasize a phrase or provide additional information in a sentence.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which punctuation mark is used to separate two independent clauses in a sentence?
;
,
.
:
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