6. Grammar/Mechanics Checkup 11: Other Punctuation

The following questions will test your knowledge of semicolons, colons, apostrophes, and other punctuation. Please answer the questions to review what you have just learned.

Choose the correct punctuation to complete the following sentences.

Attractive locations for transfer are Honolulu Hawaii, San Francisco, California, and Seattle, Washington or .Honolulu, Hawaii ; San Francisco, California ; and Seattle, Washington

The consultant recommended that they read an article titled "Opening Your Mind to Change."

The consultant recommended that they read an article titled "Opening Your Mind to Change."

The consultant recommended that they read an article titled Opening Your Mind to Change.

Its his book from 83 when he was in second grade.

It's his book from '83 when he was in second grade.

Its his book from 1983 when he was in second grade.

It's his book from 83, when he was in second grade.

Choose the best option to answer the question.

For what purpose do you use colons?

To introduce a formal business message; to separate the hour from the minutes in time notations; to join two independent clauses when you want to emphasize, define, amplify, or illustrate the first clause; or to introduce a list, quote, or idea directly following an independent clause

To introduce a list, quote, or idea directly following an independent clause; to introduce e-mail messages; to separate the hour from the minutes in time notations; or to join one independent clause and one dependent clause

To introduce a formal business message; to separate the hour from the minutes in time notations; to join two independent clauses when they are joined by an independent marker followed by a comma; to emphasize a list; or to introduce all quotes

Why would you use an apostrophe after the last sin a word?

To show ownership in nouns that end with an ssound

To show ownership with all plural nouns

To show when a gerund ends in an s

Choose the correct punctuation to complete the following sentence.

Mr. Norris' or Norrises application was submitted electronically.

You are traveling to China with us, aren't you

Which sentences use correct punctuation?Check all that apply.

She dreaded April for one important reason: tax season.

Chen said: "Take notes at the meeting."

Three company laptops are currently unaccounted for; and will be reported stolen.

Please enroll Mr. Gallegos in the PPO benefits group.

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