1. hoose the correctly punctuated sentence:

   	a.	My dog Rufus has pointed ears a short tail and a questionable temper.
   	b.	Pointed ears and short tails are considered virtues in some breeds.
   	c.	As for questionable tempers like the one Rufus displays they are never desirable in pets.

1 points

QUESTION 2

1. Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:

   	a.	Bill didn't feel like going to work so he pretended to be sick.
   	b.	Bill didn't feel like going to work, so he pretended, to be sick.
   	c.	Bill didn't feel like going to work, so he pretended to be sick.

1 points

QUESTION 3

1. Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:

   	a.	Although he tried to fool everyone, he didn't succeed.
   	b.	Although, he tried to fool everyone he didn't succeed.
   	c.	Although, he tried to fool everyone, he didn't succeed.

1 points

QUESTION 4

1. Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:

   	a.	Long sentences are sometimes hard to read but they can be very effective.
   	b.	If you insist on writing long sentences make sure you punctuate them correctly.
   	c.	Otherwise, you'll just confuse your reader.

1 points

QUESTION 5

1. Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:

   	a.	Shakespeare's play, Hamlet has been popular for over four hundred years.
   	b.	The role of Hamlet, as any actor will tell you, is very demanding.
   	c.	Jason said "I'd love to play the role of Hamlet but I'm not good enough yet."

1 points

QUESTION 6

1. Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:

   	a.	Bill was also losing money, therefore; he gave up and went to work.
   	b.	Bill was also losing money, therefore he gave up and went to work.
   	c.	Bill was also losing money; therefore, he gave up and went to work.

1 points

QUESTION 7

1. Identify the correct description of the underlined part: Eating too much is a bad habit , which I'm trying to break.

   	a.	phrase
   	b.	main clause
   	c.	subordinate clause

1 points

QUESTION 8

1. Identify the correct description of the underlined part: After I each too much , I'm good for nothing but watching TV.

   	a.	phrase
   	b.	main clause
   	c.	subordinate clause

1 points

QUESTION 9

1. Choose the rule that explains the comma use: Jeremy arrived at the theatre late; therefore, he couldn't enter until intermission.

   	a.	comma after introductory subordinate clause
   	b.	comma before coordinate conjunction joining main clauses
   	c.	comma after conjunctive adverb joining main clauses

1 points

QUESTION 10

1. Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:

   	a.	People, who live in glass houses, shouldn't throw stones.
   	b.	Someone you can be sure will be tempted to throw a stone back.
   	c.	It's always best not to start trouble that you can't finish.