COMM 160 UNIT 13 Graded Assignment
1.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly with commas?
A) The tall-thin individual is a suspect.
B) The tall, thin individual is a suspect.
Feedback: This is correct. We use a comm
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COMM 160 UNIT 13 Graded Assignment
1.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly with commas?
A) The tall-thin individual is a suspect.
B) The tall, thin individual is a suspect.
Feedback: This is correct. We use a comma between coordinate adjectives. See Page 180 in
Working with Words.
C) The tall thin individual is a suspect.
Feedback: Use a comma between coordinate adjectives. See Page 180 in Working with
Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
2.
Which sentence is correctly punctuated with commas?
A) Before Bart rode skateboards, he had been a great bike rider.
B) Before Bart rode skateboards he had been a great bike rider.
Feedback: Use a comma after an introductory phrase. See Page 179 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
3.
Which sentence is correctly punctuated with commas?
A) Glenda was a top runner before she went to college.
B) Glenda was a top runner, before she went to college.
Feedback: No comma is necessary to connect a dependent clause. See Page 181 in
Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
4.
Which sentence is correctly punctuated with commas?
A) Billy, said, "I want to go swimming."
B) Billy said, "I want to go swimming."
Feedback: A comma is needed after said when a direct quotation that is at least a sentence
long. See Page 178 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
5.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly with commas?
A) Although the Yankees won the pennant the team's owner fired the manager and
criticized the team's dedication.
B) Although the Yankees won the pennant, the team's owner fired the manager and
criticized the team's dedication.
Feedback: Use a comma after an introductory phrase. See Page 179 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
6.
Jim said he'd like that book too.
A) Comma
B) No Comma
Feedback: Put a comma before "too." See Page 180 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
7.
Sherri ordered an antique leather chair.
A) No comma
B) Comma
Feedback: Antique and leather cannot be reversed. No comma is needed. See Page 182 in
Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
8.
Cal wanted to go too.
A) No comma
B) Comma
Feedback: Use a comma before too at the end of a sentence. See Page 180 in Working with
Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
9.
An AP reporter was told about the senator's decision and quickly filed a story.
A) Comma
B) No Comma
Feedback: The conjunction does not connect two independent clauses; therefore, a comma
is not needed.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
10.
An AP reporter was told about the senator's decision but her editors decided the story was
too speculative and refused to use it.
A) Comma
B) No Comma
Feedback: Use a comma to separate two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. See
Page 180 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
11.
The boxer fought well however he did win the bout.
A) No comma
B) One comma
C) Two commas
Feedback: This is incorrect. You use a comma after a conjunctive adverb but not before
when it connects two independent clauses. See Page 181 in Working with Words. You need a
semicolon and a comma: The boxer fought well; however, he did win the bout.
Feedback: You use a comma after a conjunctive adverb but not before when it connects
two independent clauses. See Page 181 in Working with Words. You need a semicolon and a
comma: The boxer fought well; however, he did win the bout.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 0.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
12.
Running a major corporation is often a strain on relationships.
A) Comma
B) No Comma
Feedback: No commas is needed as the gerund phrase is subject of sentence.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
13.
Because of heavy rain the river flooded.
A) No comma
B) Comma
Feedback: Use a comma after an introductory phrase. See Page 179 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
14.
Vince can you help him?
A) No comma
B) Comma
Feedback: Use a comma to set off a noun in direct address. See Page 181 in Working with
Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
15.
School was canceled because of snow.
A) No comma
B) Comma
Feedback: Never use a comma before a subordinate clause. See Page 181 in Working with
Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
16.
____________________ he had to drink lots of Gatorade.
A) In order to win the race,
B) In order to win the race
Feedback: Use a comma after an introductory phrase. See Page 179 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
17.
__________________________ also plays golf.
A) Michael Jordan a former NBA superstar
B) Michael Jordan, a former NBA superstar,
Feedback: This is correct. Use commas to set off nonrestrictive phrases. See Page 180 in
Working with Words.
C) Michael Jordan a former NBA superstar,
Feedback: Use commas to set off nonrestrictive phrases. See Page 180 in Working with
Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
18.
______________ is something I do each morning.
A) Running seven kilometers
Feedback: This is correct. A gerund subject does not need a comma. See Pages 179-180 in
Working with Words.
B) Running seven kilometers,
C) Running, seven kilometers
Feedback: A gerund subject does not need a comma. See Pages 179-180 in Working with
Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
19.
The company __________________ is in New York.
A) , that I worked for,
B) that I worked for,
C) that I worked for,
D) that I worked for
Feedback: This is correct. Commas are not needed for restrictive clauses. See Page 180 in
Working with Words.
Feedback: Commas are not needed for restrictive clauses. See Page 180 in Working with
Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): D
20.
The voters preferred steak ___________ chicken.
A) , not
Feedback: This is correct. Use a comma before "not" when showing contrast. See Page 181
in Working with Words.
B) , not,
C) not
D) not,
Feedback: Use a comma before "not" when showing contrast. See Page 181 in Working with
Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
21.
All the figures of recent months point to one ____________________.
A) thing: a recession.
B) thing, a recession.
Feedback: Use a colon after an independent clause to introduce a single-item summary.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
22.
"It's too bad that more women don't have the procedure ---
A) done," she said, "mammography can save your life."
B) done," she said. "Mammography can save your life."
Feedback: These are two separate sentences here.
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Correct Answer(s): B
23.
"If it weren't for this team's fighting spirit we wouldn't be --- the coach said.
A) No. 1,"
B) No. 1",
Feedback: Commas always go inside quotation marks.
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Correct Answer(s): A
24.
Which is correct?
A) She said her favorite movie was "Das Boot" ("The Boat.")
B) She said her favorite movie was "Das Boot" ("The Boat").
Feedback: Since the aside is not a sentence, the period goes outside the parentheses. See
Page 194 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 0.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
25.
__________ answer the door.
A) Keith
B) Keith,
Feedback: Use a comma to set off a noun in direct address. See Page 181 in Working with
Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
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Correct Answer(s): B
26.
Which is correct?
A) Houston said, "According to Abraham Lincoln, "You can't fool all of the people all of
the time," but I disagree."
B) Houston said, "According to Abraham Lincoln, 'You can't fool all of the people all of the
time,' but I disagree."
Feedback: This is correct. A quotation inside of a quotation takes single quote marks. Also,
when a new clause is being expressed the first word must be capitalized. See Page 191 in
Working with Words.
C) Houston said, "According to Abraham Lincoln, 'you can't fool all of the people all of
the time,' but I disagree."
D) Houston said, "According to Abraham Lincoln, "you can't fool all of the people all of
the time," but I disagree."
Feedback: A quotation inside of a quotation takes single quote marks. Also, when a new
clause is being expressed the first word must be capitalized. See Page 191 in Working with
Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
27.
Many times ________he found himself quoting from the novel.
A) during his speech,
B) during his speech;
Feedback: Use a comma after an introductory phrase.
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Correct Answer(s): A
28.
The grocery list contained _______________.
A) eggs, milk, and butter
B) eggs milk, and butter
C) eggs, milk and butter
Feedback: This is correct. Commas are not needed before the conjunction in a series. See
Pages 178-179 in Working with Words.
Feedback: Commas are not needed before the conjunction in a series. See Pages 178-179
in Working with Words.
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Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): C
29.
Fran bought a car ________ purchased a computer.
A) , and
B) and
Feedback: This is correct. No comma is needed because the conjunction does not join two
independent clauses. See Page 180 in Working with Words.
C) and,
D) , and,
Feedback: No comma is needed because the conjunction does not join two independent
clauses. See Page 180 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
30.
Her favorite book is ______________.
A) "Walden".
B) "Walden."
Feedback: The period always goes inside the quotation marks.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
31.
Marty enjoyed listening to ________________
A) "The Beatles."
Feedback: This is incorrect. Quotation marks are not used for musical groups. See Page 185
in Working with Words.
B) "The Beatles".
C) The Beatles.
Feedback: Quotation marks are not used for musical groups. See Page 185 in Working with
Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 0.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): C
32.
The Islanders beat the Penguins in overtime_____________.
A) last night 4-3.
B) last night 4 to 3.
Feedback: Use a hyphen with scores.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
33.
Which is correct?
A) The American flag has three colors: red, white and blue.
B) The American flag has three colors, red, white and blue.
Feedback: Use a colon to introduce a series.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
34.
You should not _______ you should exercise daily.
A) lie around,
B) lie around;
Feedback: Use a semicolon to separate two closely related independent clauses not joined
by a conjunction.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
35.
Which is correct?
A) Gary trained for months however, he did not make the team.
B) Gary trained for months, however, he did not make the team.
Feedback: This is incorrect. A semicolon can be used before a conjunctive adverb
connecting two independent clauses. We need a semicolon before "however" and a comma
after it. See Page 192 in Working with Words.
C) Gary trained for months; however, he did not make the team.
D) Gary trained for months; however; he did not make the team.
Feedback: A semicolon can be used before a conjunctive adverb connecting two
independent clauses. See Page 192 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 0.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): C
36.
Gov. Blanton did not want to ________ his brother persuaded him.
A) run, however,
B) run; however,
Feedback: Use a semicolon to separate two independent clauses joined by a coordinate
adverb.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 0.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
37.
I don't like _______________ I wouldn't miss this game for the world.
A) football. However,
B) football, however,
Feedback: Use a period to separate two sentences.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
38.
Which is correct?
A) Stella likes pepperoni, sausage and bacon on her pizza, and Mary likes onions, green
peppers and mushrooms on her pizza.
B) Stella likes pepperoni, sausage and bacon on her pizza; and Mary likes onions, green
peppers and mushrooms on her pizza.
Feedback: Use a semicolon between items in a series that has commas within the items.
See Page 191 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
39.
The fire chief estimated the damage to be _______________ but the apartment manager said it
could be even higher.
A) "perhaps $1 million"
B) "perhaps $1 million,"
Feedback: This is correct. While this is a partial quote, a comma is needed because a
conjunction connects two independent clauses and commas go inside quotation marks. See
Pages 186-188 in Working with Words.
C) "perhaps $1 million",
Feedback: While this is a partial quote, a comma is needed because a conjunction connects
two independent clauses and commas go inside quotation marks. See Pages 186-188 in
Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
40.
Which is the best answer?
A) Randy said, "I love performing in Atlantic City. You all are an amazing audience."
B) Randy said: "I love performing in Atlantic City. You all are an amazing audience."
Feedback: Use a colon to introduce a quotation of more than one sentence. See Page 192
in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
1.
The book, which is considered a classic, was on sale.
A) The book which is considered a classic was on sale.
B) The book, which is considered a classic was on sale.
C) The book, which is considered a classic, was on sale.
Feedback: This is correct. Use commas to set off nonrestrictive phrases. See Page 180 in
Working with Words.
D) The book which is considered a classic, was on sale.
Feedback: Use commas to set off nonrestrictive phrases. See Page 180 in Working with
Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): C
2.
Which sentence is correctly punctuated with commas?
A) Billy, said, "I want to go swimming."
B) Billy said, "I want to go swimming."
Feedback: A comma is needed after said when a direct quotation that is at least a sentence
long. See Page 178 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
3.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly with commas?
A) Before McCoy discovered the joys of journalism, she was a chemistry major.
B) Before McCoy discovered the joys of journalism she was a chemistry major.
Feedback: Use a comma after an introductory phrase. See Page 179 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
4.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly with commas?
A) Although the Yankees won the pennant the team's owner fired the manager and
criticized the team's dedication.
B) Although the Yankees won the pennant, the team's owner fired the manager and
criticized the team's dedication.
Feedback: Use a comma after an introductory phrase. See Page 179 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
5.
Which sentence is correctly punctuated with commas?
A) Before Bart rode skateboards, he had been a great bike rider.
B) Before Bart rode skateboards he had been a great bike rider.
Feedback: Use a comma after an introductory phrase. See Page 179 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
6.
Sandy Alomar Jr. was a catcher.
A) No comma
Feedback: This is correct. No comma is needed after Jr. or Sr. See Page 183 in Working with
Words.
B) One comma
C) Two commas
Feedback: No comma is needed after Jr. or Sr. See Page 183 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
7.
School was canceled because of snow.
A) No comma
B) Comma
Feedback: Never use a comma before a subordinate clause. See Page 181 in Working with
Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
8.
Cal wanted to go too.
A) No comma
B) Comma
Feedback: Use a comma before too at the end of a sentence. See Page 180 in Working with
Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
9.
An AP reporter was told about the senator's decision but her editors decided the story was
too speculative and refused to use it.
A) Comma
B) No Comma
Feedback: Use a comma to separate two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. See
Page 180 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
10.
An AP reporter was told about the senator's decision and quickly filed a story.
A) Comma
B) No Comma
Feedback: The conjunction does not connect two independent clauses; therefore, a comma
is not needed.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
11.
The boxer fought well however he did win the bout.
A) No comma
B) One comma
C) Two commas
Feedback: This is incorrect. You use a comma after a conjunctive adverb but not before
when it connects two independent clauses. See Page 181 in Working with Words. You need a
semicolon and a comma: The boxer fought well; however, he did win the bout.
Feedback: You use a comma after a conjunctive adverb but not before when it connects
two independent clauses. See Page 181 in Working with Words. You need a semicolon and a
comma: The boxer fought well; however, he did win the bout.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 0.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
12.
The child wanted ice cream not broccoli.
A) No comma
B) Comma
Feedback: Use a comma before "not" when showing contrast. See Page 181 in Working with
Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
13.
Vince can you help him?
A) No comma
B) Comma
Feedback: Use a comma to set off a noun in direct address. See Page 181 in Working with
Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
14.
Because of heavy rain the river flooded.
A) No comma
B) Comma
Feedback: Use a comma after an introductory phrase. See Page 179 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
15.
The boy along with four other runaways was found in Dallas.
A) One comma
B) Two commas
C) No Comma
Feedback: This is incorrect. The parenthetical phrase "along with four other runaways"
needs to be set off in commas. See Page 180 in Working with Words.
Feedback: The parenthetical phrase "along with four other runaways" needs to be set off in
commas. See Page 180 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 0.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
16.
The voters preferred steak ___________ chicken.
A) , not
Feedback: This is correct. Use a comma before "not" when showing contrast. See Page 181
in Working with Words.
B) , not,
C) not
D) not,
Feedback: Use a comma before "not" when showing contrast. See Page 181 in Working with
Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
17.
The bird flew into the tree ________.
A) , as well
B) as well
Feedback: Put a comma before "as well." See Page 180 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
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Correct Answer(s): A
18.
In _____ took the oath of office.
A) January Barack Obama
B) January, Barack Obama
Feedback: Use a comma after an introductory phrase. See Page 179 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
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Correct Answer(s): B
19.
____________________ he had to drink lots of Gatorade.
A) In order to win the race,
B) In order to win the race
Feedback: Use a comma after an introductory phrase. See Page 179 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
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Correct Answer(s): A
20.
______________ is something I do each morning.
A) Running seven kilometers
Feedback: This is correct. A gerund subject does not need a comma. See Pages 179-180 in
Working with Words.
B) Running seven kilometers,
C) Running, seven kilometers
Feedback: A gerund subject does not need a comma. See Pages 179-180 in Working with
Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
21.
The fire chief estimated the damage to be _______________ but the apartment manager said it
could be even higher.
A) "perhaps $1 million"
B) "perhaps $1 million,"
Feedback: This is correct. While this is a partial quote, a comma is needed because a
conjunction connects two independent clauses and commas go inside quotation marks. See
Pages 186-188 in Working with Words.
C) "perhaps $1 million",
Feedback: While this is a partial quote, a comma is needed because a conjunction connects
two independent clauses and commas go inside quotation marks. See Pages 186-188 in
Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
22.
All the figures of recent months point to one ____________________.
A) thing: a recession.
B) thing, a recession.
Feedback: Use a colon after an independent clause to introduce a single-item summary.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
23.
Which is correct?
A) The children refused to go to bed, they wanted to stay up and see “The O.C.”
B) The children refused to go to bed: they wanted to stay up and see “The O.C.”
C) The children refused to go to bed; they wanted to stay up and see “The O.C.”
Feedback: Use a semicolon to separate two closely related independent clauses not joined
by a conjunction. See Pages 191-192.
D) The children refused to go to bed they wanted to stay up and see “The O.C.”
Feedback: p.183 large bullet 2 under dashes- Two independent clauses, journalists use a
dash, comma conjunction or two sentences
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Correct Answer(s): C
24.
_______________________ Tony decided to buy a smoothie.
A) Since he ran five miles,
B) Since he ran five miles
Feedback: Use a comma after a dependent clause at the start of a sentence. See Page 181
in Working with Words.
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Correct Answer(s): A
25.
Which is correct?
A) Stella likes pepperoni, sausage and bacon on her pizza, and Mary likes onions, green
peppers and mushrooms on her pizza.
B) Stella likes pepperoni, sausage and bacon on her pizza; and Mary likes onions, green
peppers and mushrooms on her pizza.
Feedback: Use a semicolon between items in a series that has commas within the items.
See Page 191 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 0.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
26.
Which is correct?
A) She said her favorite movie was "Das Boot" ("The Boat.")
B) She said her favorite movie was "Das Boot" ("The Boat").
Feedback: Since the aside is not a sentence, the period goes outside the parentheses. See
Page 194 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 0.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
27.
Which is correct?
A) The American flag has three colors: red, white and blue.
B) The American flag has three colors, red, white and blue.
Feedback: Use a colon to introduce a series.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
28.
She liked__________ she preferred figure skating.
A) skiing but
B) skiing; but
C) skiing, but
Feedback: This is correct. Use a comma to separate two independent clauses joined by a
conjunction.
Feedback: Use a comma to separate two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): C
29.
Which is the best answer?
A) Randy said, "I love performing in Atlantic City. You all are an amazing audience."
B) Randy said: "I love performing in Atlantic City. You all are an amazing audience."
Feedback: Use a colon to introduce a quotation of more than one sentence. See Page 192
in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
30.
__________ answer the door.
A) Keith
B) Keith,
Feedback: Use a comma to set off a noun in direct address. See Page 181 in Working with
Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
31.
The Islanders beat the Penguins in overtime_____________.
A) last night 4-3.
B) last night 4 to 3.
Feedback: Use a hyphen with scores.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
32.
__________ Maggie will be 3.
A) In June
B) In June,
Feedback: Use a comma after an introductory phrase. See Page 179 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
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Correct Answer(s): B
33.
Which is correct?
A) Mark played hockey; Will played basketball.
B) Mark played hockey, Will played basketball.
Feedback: Semicolons connect two independent clauses without a conjunction. See Page
191 in Working with Words.
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Correct Answer(s): A
34.
Which is correct?
A) Gary trained for months however, he did not make the team.
B) Gary trained for months, however, he did not make the team.
Feedback: This is incorrect. A semicolon can be used before a conjunctive adverb
connecting two independent clauses. We need a semicolon before "however" and a comma
after it. See Page 192 in Working with Words.
C) Gary trained for months; however, he did not make the team.
D) Gary trained for months; however; he did not make the team.
Feedback: A semicolon can be used before a conjunctive adverb connecting two
independent clauses. See Page 192 in Working with Words.
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Points Earned: 0.0/1.0
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35.
These are her favorite _______________ math, science and geography.
A) subjects;
B) subjects:
Feedback: Use a colon to introduce a series.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
36.
"It's too bad that more women don't have the procedure ---
A) done," she said, "mammography can save your life."
B) done," she said. "Mammography can save your life."
Feedback: These are two separate sentences here.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
37.
Fran bought a car ________ purchased a computer.
A) , and
B) and
Feedback: This is correct. No comma is needed because the conjunction does not join two
independent clauses. See Page 180 in Working with Words.
C) and,
D) , and,
Feedback: No comma is needed because the conjunction does not join two independent
clauses. See Page 180 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
38.
_________ is the goal of many college students.
A) To be successful
B) To be successful,
Feedback: An infinitive subject does not need a comma. See Pages 179-180 in Working with
Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
39.
He found that real estate was not for ________ sells stocks and bonds now.
A) him, he
B) him. He
Feedback: Use a period to separate two sentences.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
40.
Which is correct?
A) The band played some great songs. (They were Bon Jovi songs.)
B) The band played some great songs. (They were Bon Jovi songs).
Feedback: Since the aside is a sentence, the period goes inside the parentheses. See Page
194 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
1.
Which sentence is correctly punctuated with commas?
A) Glenda was a top runner before she went to college.
B) Glenda was a top runner, before she went to college.
Feedback: No comma is necessary to connect a dependent clause. See Page 181 in Working with
Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
2.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly with commas?
A) Before McCoy discovered the joys of journalism, she was a chemistry major.
B) Before McCoy discovered the joys of journalism she was a chemistry major.
Feedback: Use a comma after an introductory phrase. See Page 179 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
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Correct Answer(s): A
3.
Which sentence is correctly punctuated with commas?
A) Sally was told to buy pens, pencils, markers, etc.
B) Sally was told to buy pens, pencils, markers etc.
Feedback: Use a comma before etc. See Page 179 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
4.
Which sentence is correctly punctuated with commas?
A) Billy, said, "I want to go swimming."
B) Billy said, "I want to go swimming."
Feedback: A comma is needed after said when a direct quotation that is at least a sentence long. See
Page 178 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
5.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly with commas.
A) On March 18 2011, the team won the title.
B) On March 18, 2011, the team won the title.
Feedback: Use a comma before and after a year following a month and date. See Page 178 in Working
with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
6.
The boy along with four other runaways was found in Dallas.
A) One comma
B) Two commas
Feedback: The parenthetical phrase "along with four other runaways" needs to be set off in commas.
See Page 180 in Working with Words.
C) No Comma
Feedback: The parenthetical phrase "along with four other runaways" needs to be set off in commas.
See Page 180 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
7.
An AP reporter was told about the senator's decision but her editors decided the story was too speculative
and refused to use it.
A) Comma
B) No Comma
Feedback: Use a comma to separate two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. See Page 180 in
Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 0.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
8.
The tall muscular athlete won first place.
A) No comma
B) Comma
Feedback: Use a comma between coordinate adjectives. See Page 180 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
9.
The car that I own is broken.
A) No comma
B) Comma
Feedback: Commas are not needed for restrictive clauses. See Page 180 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
10.
Sandy Alomar Jr. was a catcher.
A) No comma
Feedback: This is correct. No comma is needed after Jr. or Sr. See Page 183 in Working with Words.
B) One comma
C) Two commas
Feedback: No comma is needed after Jr. or Sr. See Page 183 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
11.
ABC Inc. is a massive company.
A) No comma
Feedback: This is correct. No comma is needed after Inc. See Page 183 in Working with Words.
B) One comma
C) Two commas
Feedback: No comma is needed after Inc. See Page 183 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
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Correct Answer(s): A
12.
School was canceled because of snow.
A) No comma
B) Comma
Feedback: Never use a comma before a subordinate clause. See Page 181 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
13.
Vince can you help him?
A) No comma
B) Comma
Feedback: Use a comma to set off a noun in direct address. See Page 181 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
14.
Perry used a phone which belonged to his brother.
A) No comma
B) Comma
Feedback: Use commas to set off nonrestrictive phrases. See Page 180 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
15.
The child wanted ice cream not broccoli.
A) No comma
B) Comma
Feedback: Use a comma before "not" when showing contrast. See Page 181 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
16.
The toolbox _________________ is quite heavy.
A) , which belongs to Nancy,
Feedback: This is correct. Use commas to set off nonrestrictive phrases. See Page 180 in Working with
Words.
B) , which belongs to Nancy
C) which belongs to Nancy,
D) which belongs to Nancy
Feedback: Use commas to set off nonrestrictive phrases. See Page 180 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
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17.
____________________ he had to drink lots of Gatorade.
A) In order to win the race,
B) In order to win the race
Feedback: Use a comma after an introductory phrase. See Page 179 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
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18.
The bird flew into the tree ________.
A) , as well
B) as well
Feedback: Put a comma before "as well." See Page 180 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
19.
The company __________________ is in New York.
A) , that I worked for,
B) that I worked for,
C) that I worked for,
D) that I worked for
Feedback: This is correct. Commas are not needed for restrictive clauses. See Page 180 in Working with
Words.
Feedback: Commas are not needed for restrictive clauses. See Page 180 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): D
20.
In _____ took the oath of office.
A) January Barack Obama
B) January, Barack Obama
Feedback: Use a comma after an introductory phrase. See Page 179 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
21.
Marty enjoyed listening to ________________
A) "The Beatles."
B) "The Beatles".
C) The Beatles.
Feedback: This is correct. Quotation marks are not used for musical groups. See Page 185 in Working
with Words.
Feedback: Quotation marks are not used for musical groups. See Page 185 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): C
22.
Phil _____________ he wanted to go fishing.
A) said
B) said,
Feedback: Commas are not needed before a paraphrase. See Page 183 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
23.
The child was born ________________.
A) May 1, 2011
Feedback: This is correct. Use a comma following a month and date. See Page 178 in Working with
Words.
B) May 1, 2011,
C) May 1 2011
D) May 1 2011,
Feedback: Use a comma following a month and date. See Page 178 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
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24.
Which is correct?
A) The children refused to go to bed, they wanted to stay up and see “The O.C.”
B) The children refused to go to bed: they wanted to stay up and see “The O.C.”
C) The children refused to go to bed; they wanted to stay up and see “The O.C.”
Feedback: Use a semicolon to separate two closely related independent clauses not joined by a
conjunction. See Pages 191-192.
D) The children refused to go to bed they wanted to stay up and see “The O.C.”
Feedback: p.183 large bullet 2 under dashes- Two independent clauses, journalists use a dash, comma
conjunction or two sentences
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
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25.
Which is correct?
A) Houston said, "According to Abraham Lincoln, "You can't fool all of the people all of the time," but I
disagree."
B) Houston said, "According to Abraham Lincoln, 'You can't fool all of the people all of the time,' but I
disagree."
Feedback: This is correct. A quotation inside of a quotation takes single quote marks. Also, when a new
clause is being expressed the first word must be capitalized. See Page 191 in Working with Words.
C) Houston said, "According to Abraham Lincoln, 'you can't fool all of the people all of the time,' but I
disagree."
D) Houston said, "According to Abraham Lincoln, "you can't fool all of the people all of the time," but I
disagree."
Feedback: A quotation inside of a quotation takes single quote marks. Also, when a new clause is being
expressed the first word must be capitalized. See Page 191 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
26.
Which is correct?
A) I have been to San Francisco, Calif., Reno, Nev., and Seattle, Wash.
B) I have been to San Francisco, Calif.; Reno, Nev.; and Seattle, Wash.
Feedback: Use semicolons to separate items in a series that have internal punctuation.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
27.
Which is correct?
A) We ask, therefore, that you keep this matter confidential.
B) We ask; therefore, that you keep this matter confidential.
Feedback: Set off conjunctive adverb with commas.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
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28.
Many times ________he found himself quoting from the novel.
A) during his speech,
B) during his speech;
Feedback: Use a comma after an introductory phrase.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
29.
_________ is the goal of many college students.
A) To be successful
B) To be successful,
Feedback: An infinitive subject does not need a comma. See Pages 179-180 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
30.
Which is the best answer?
A) Randy said, "I love performing in Atlantic City. You all are an amazing audience."
B) Randy said: "I love performing in Atlantic City. You all are an amazing audience."
Feedback: Use a colon to introduce a quotation of more than one sentence. See Page 192 in Working
with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
31.
Which is correct?
A) I can summarize his motivation in just one word, money.
B) I can summarize his motivation in just one word; money.
C) I can summarize his motivation in just one word: money.
D) I can summarize his motivation in just one word: Money.
Feedback: This is incorrect. Use a colon after an independent clause to introduce a single-item summary.
However, we don't capitalize the subsequent word unless it begins a clause. See Page 192 in Working
with Words.
Feedback: Use a colon after an independent clause to introduce a single-item summary. See Page 192
in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 0.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): C
32.
Which is correct?
A) Gary trained for months however, he did not make the team.
B) Gary trained for months, however, he did not make the team.
C) Gary trained for months; however, he did not make the team.
Feedback: This is correct. A semicolon can be used before a conjunctive adverb connecting two
independent clauses. See Page 192 in Working with Words.
D) Gary trained for months; however; he did not make the team.
Feedback: A semicolon can be used before a conjunctive adverb connecting two independent clauses.
See Page 192 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
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33.
__________ Maggie will be 3.
A) In June
B) In June,
Feedback: Use a comma after an introductory phrase. See Page 179 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
34.
The Islanders beat the Penguins in overtime_____________.
A) last night 4-3.
B) last night 4 to 3.
Feedback: Use a hyphen with scores.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
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35.
Fran bought a car ________ purchased a computer.
A) , and
B) and
Feedback: This is correct. No comma is needed because the conjunction does not join two independent
clauses. See Page 180 in Working with Words.
C) and,
D) , and,
Feedback: No comma is needed because the conjunction does not join two independent clauses. See
Page 180 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
36.
Which is correct?
A) The band played some great songs. (They were Bon Jovi songs.)
B) The band played some great songs. (They were Bon Jovi songs).
Feedback: Since the aside is a sentence, the period goes inside the parentheses. See Page 194 in
Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
37.
Which is correct?
A) Mark played hockey; Will played basketball.
B) Mark played hockey, Will played basketball.
Feedback: Semicolons connect two independent clauses without a conjunction. See Page 191 in
Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
38.
The grocery list contained _______________.
A) eggs, milk, and butter
B) eggs milk, and butter
C) eggs, milk and butter
Feedback: This is correct. Commas are not needed before the conjunction in a series. See Pages 178-
179 in Working with Words.
Feedback: Commas are not needed before the conjunction in a series. See Pages 178-179 in Working
with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
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39.
Which is correct?
A) Stella likes pepperoni, sausage and bacon on her pizza, and Mary likes onions, green peppers
and mushrooms on her pizza.
B) Stella likes pepperoni, sausage and bacon on her pizza; and Mary likes onions, green peppers
and mushrooms on her pizza.
Feedback: Use a semicolon between items in a series that has commas within the items. See Page 191
in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
40.
"It's too bad that more women don't have the procedure ---
A) done," she said, "mammography can save your life."
B) done," she said. "Mammography can save your life."
Feedback: These are two separate sentences here.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
1.
Which sentence is correctly punctuated with commas?
A) Billy, said, "I want to go swimming."
B) Billy said, "I want to go swimming."
Feedback: A comma is needed after said when a direct quotation that is at least a sentence long. See
Page 178 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
2.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly with commas?
A) Angry fans threw coins at the referees, officials cleared the arena.
B) Angry fans threw coins at the referees, and officials cleared the arena.
Feedback: Use a comma to separate two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. See Page 180 in
Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
3.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly with commas.
A) On March 18 2011, the team won the title.
B) On March 18, 2011, the team won the title.
Feedback: Use a comma before and after a year following a month and date. See Page 178 in Working
with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
4.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly with commas?
A) Although the Yankees won the pennant the team's owner fired the manager and criticized the
team's dedication.
B) Although the Yankees won the pennant, the team's owner fired the manager and criticized the
team's dedication.
Feedback: Use a comma after an introductory phrase. See Page 179 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
5.
Which sentence is correctly punctuated with commas?
A) Glenda was a top runner before she went to college.
B) Glenda was a top runner, before she went to college.
Feedback: No comma is necessary to connect a dependent clause. See Page 181 in Working with
Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
6.
The car that I own is broken.
A) No comma
B) Comma
Feedback: Commas are not needed for restrictive clauses. See Page 180 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
7.
The boxer fought well however he did win the bout.
A) No comma
B) One comma
Feedback: This is correct. You use a comma after a conjunctive adverb but not before when it connects
two independent clauses. See Page 181 in Working with Words. You need a semicolon and a comma:
The boxer fought well; however, he did win the bout.
C) Two commas
Feedback: You use a comma after a conjunctive adverb but not before when it connects two independent
clauses. See Page 181 in Working with Words. You need a semicolon and a comma: The boxer fought
well; however, he did win the bout.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
8.
Hilda walked to the store and she bought ice cream.
A) No comma
B) Comma
Feedback: Use a comma to separate two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. See Page 180 in
Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
9.
Perry used a phone which belonged to his brother.
A) No comma
B) Comma
Feedback: Use commas to set off nonrestrictive phrases. See Page 180 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
10.
Because of heavy rain the river flooded.
A) No comma
B) Comma
Feedback: Use a comma after an introductory phrase. See Page 179 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
11.
Jim said he'd like that book too.
A) Comma
B) No Comma
Feedback: Put a comma before "too." See Page 180 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
12.
The boy along with four other runaways was found in Dallas.
A) One comma
B) Two commas
Feedback: The parenthetical phrase "along with four other runaways" needs to be set off in commas.
See Page 180 in Working with Words.
C) No Comma
Feedback: The parenthetical phrase "along with four other runaways" needs to be set off in commas.
See Page 180 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
13.
Sherri ordered an antique leather chair.
A) No comma
B) Comma
Feedback: Antique and leather cannot be reversed. No comma is needed. See Page 182 in Working with
Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
14.
Vince can you help him?
A) No comma
B) Comma
Feedback: Use a comma to set off a noun in direct address. See Page 181 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
15.
An AP reporter was told about the senator's decision but her editors decided the story was too speculative
and refused to use it.
A) Comma
B) No Comma
Feedback: Use a comma to separate two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. See Page 180 in
Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
16.
______________ is something I do each morning.
A) Running seven kilometers
Feedback: This is correct. A gerund subject does not need a comma. See Pages 179-180 in Working
with Words.
B) Running seven kilometers,
C) Running, seven kilometers
Feedback: A gerund subject does not need a comma. See Pages 179-180 in Working with Words.
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17.
Rick ran three laps ____ Cheryl ran four laps.
A) , but,
B) , but
Feedback: This is correct. Use a comma to separate two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.
See Page 180 in Working with Words.
C) but,
Feedback: Use a comma to separate two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. See Page 180 in
Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
18.
The voters preferred steak ___________ chicken.
A) , not
Feedback: This is correct. Use a comma before "not" when showing contrast. See Page 181 in Working
with Words.
B) , not,
C) not
D) not,
Feedback: Use a comma before "not" when showing contrast. See Page 181 in Working with Words.
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19.
__________________________ also plays golf.
A) Michael Jordan a former NBA superstar
B) Michael Jordan, a former NBA superstar,
Feedback: This is correct. Use commas to set off nonrestrictive phrases. See Page 180 in Working with
Words.
C) Michael Jordan a former NBA superstar,
Feedback: Use commas to set off nonrestrictive phrases. See Page 180 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
20.
The bird flew into the tree ________.
A) , as well
B) as well
Feedback: Put a comma before "as well." See Page 180 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
21.
Which is the best answer?
A) Randy said, "I love performing in Atlantic City. You all are an amazing audience."
B) Randy said: "I love performing in Atlantic City. You all are an amazing audience."
Feedback: Use a colon to introduce a quotation of more than one sentence. See Page 192 in Working
with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
22.
Fran bought a car ________ purchased a computer.
A) , and
B) and
Feedback: This is correct. No comma is needed because the conjunction does not join two independent
clauses. See Page 180 in Working with Words.
C) and,
D) , and,
Feedback: No comma is needed because the conjunction does not join two independent clauses. See
Page 180 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
23.
The fire chief estimated the damage to be _______________ but the apartment manager said it could be
even higher.
A) "perhaps $1 million"
B) "perhaps $1 million,"
Feedback: This is correct. While this is a partial quote, a comma is needed because a conjunction
connects two independent clauses and commas go inside quotation marks. See Pages 186-188 in
Working with Words.
C) "perhaps $1 million",
Feedback: While this is a partial quote, a comma is needed because a conjunction connects two
independent clauses and commas go inside quotation marks. See Pages 186-188 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
24.
You should not _______ you should exercise daily.
A) lie around,
B) lie around;
Feedback: Use a semicolon to separate two closely related independent clauses not joined by a
conjunction.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
25.
_______________________ Tony decided to buy a smoothie.
A) Since he ran five miles,
B) Since he ran five miles
Feedback: Use a comma after a dependent clause at the start of a sentence. See Page 181 in Working
with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
26.
"If it weren't for this team's fighting spirit we wouldn't be --- the coach said.
A) No. 1,"
B) No. 1",
Feedback: Commas always go inside quotation marks.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
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Correct Answer(s): A
27.
Phil _____________ he wanted to go fishing.
A) said
B) said,
Feedback: Commas are not needed before a paraphrase. See Page 183 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
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28.
Which is correct?
A) The main characters of "The Simpsons" — Bart, Lisa, Homer and Marge — have starred in a
movie.
Feedback: This is correct. Use dashes to set off a list in the middle of a sentence. See Page 193 in
Working with Words.
B) The main characters of "The Simpsons": Bart, Lisa, Homer and Marge — have starred in a movie.
C) The main characters of "The Simpsons", Bart, Lisa, Homer and Marge, have starred in a movie.
Feedback: Use dashes to set off a list in the middle of a sentence. See Page 193 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
29.
Which is correct?
A) The children refused to go to bed, they wanted to stay up and see “The O.C.”
B) The children refused to go to bed: they wanted to stay up and see “The O.C.”
C) The children refused to go to bed; they wanted to stay up and see “The O.C.”
Feedback: Use a semicolon to separate two closely related independent clauses not joined by a
conjunction. See Pages 191-192.
D) The children refused to go to bed they wanted to stay up and see “The O.C.”
Feedback: p.183 large bullet 2 under dashes- Two independent clauses, journalists use a dash, comma
conjunction or two sentences
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): C
30.
Which is correct?
A) Houston said, "According to Abraham Lincoln, "You can't fool all of the people all of the time," but I
disagree."
B) Houston said, "According to Abraham Lincoln, 'You can't fool all of the people all of the time,' but I
disagree."
Feedback: This is correct. A quotation inside of a quotation takes single quote marks. Also, when a new
clause is being expressed the first word must be capitalized. See Page 191 in Working with Words.
C) Houston said, "According to Abraham Lincoln, 'you can't fool all of the people all of the time,' but I
disagree."
D) Houston said, "According to Abraham Lincoln, "you can't fool all of the people all of the time," but I
disagree."
Feedback: A quotation inside of a quotation takes single quote marks. Also, when a new clause is being
expressed the first word must be capitalized. See Page 191 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
31.
Which is correct?
A) Terry made bacon, eggs and potatoes; and Hank made toast, coffee and cereal.
B) Terry made bacon, eggs and potatoes, and Hank made toast, coffee and cereal.
Feedback: Use a semicolon between items in a series that has commas within the items. See Page 191
in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
32.
Which is correct?
A) "The problem with your plan," Mom said, "is its lack of clarity."
Feedback: "The problem with your plan," Mom said, "is its lack of clarity." is correct. Punctuation goes
inside of closing quotation marks and since the quoted material is one clause, we do not capitalize "is" in
this instance. See Page 190 in Working with Words.
B) "The problem with your plan," Mom said, "Is its lack of clarity."
C) "The problem with your plan," Mom said "is its lack of clarity."
D) "The problem with your plan" Mom said, "is its lack of clarity."
Feedback: "The problem with your plan," Mom said, "is its lack of clarity." is correct. Punctuation goes
inside of closing quotation marks and since the quoted material is one clause, we do not capitalize "is" in
this instance. See Page 190 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
33.
The grocery list contained _______________.
A) eggs, milk, and butter
B) eggs milk, and butter
C) eggs, milk and butter
Feedback: This is correct. Commas are not needed before the conjunction in a series. See Pages 178-
179 in Working with Words.
Feedback: Commas are not needed before the conjunction in a series. See Pages 178-179 in Working
with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): C
34.
Which is correct?
A) The journalist decided to do the following: write the story, then go to dinner and then go to sleep.
Feedback: This is correct. Use a colon to introduce a list of items. See Page 192 in Working with Words.
B) The journalist decided to do the following, write the story, then go to dinner and then go to sleep.
C) The journalist decided to do the following; write the story, then go to dinner and then go to sleep.
Feedback: Use a colon to introduce a list of items. See Page 192 in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
35.
Which is correct?
A) Stella likes pepperoni, sausage and bacon on her pizza, and Mary likes onions, green peppers
and mushrooms on her pizza.
B) Stella likes pepperoni, sausage and bacon on her pizza; and Mary likes onions, green peppers
and mushrooms on her pizza.
Feedback: Use a semicolon between items in a series that has commas within the items. See Page 191
in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
36.
Gov. Blanton did not want to ________ his brother persuaded him.
A) run, however,
B) run; however,
Feedback: Use a semicolon to separate two independent clauses joined by a coordinate adverb.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): B
37.
She liked__________ she preferred figure skating.
A) skiing but
B) skiing; but
C) skiing, but
Feedback: This is correct. Use a comma to separate two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.
Feedback: Use a comma to separate two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): C
38.
Which is correct?
A) We ask, therefore, that you keep this matter confidential.
B) We ask; therefore, that you keep this matter confidential.
Feedback: Set off conjunctive adverb with commas.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
39.
Which is correct?
A) I can summarize his motivation in just one word, money.
B) I can summarize his motivation in just one word; money.
C) I can summarize his motivation in just one word: money.
D) I can summarize his motivation in just one word: Money.
Feedback: This is incorrect. Use a colon after an independent clause to introduce a single-item summary.
However, we don't capitalize the subsequent word unless it begins a clause. See Page 192 in Working
with Words.
Feedback: Use a colon after an independent clause to introduce a single-item summary. See Page 192
in Working with Words.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 0.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): C
40.
All the figures of recent months point to one ____________________.
A) thing: a recession.
B) thing, a recession.
Feedback: Use a colon after an independent clause to introduce a single-item summary.
Table for Individual Question Feedback
Points Earned: 1.0/1.0
Correct Answer(s): A
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