CELSA CELSA - Combined English Language Skills Assessment Punctuation and Capitalization Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses a colon correctly?

Accepted Answer

He brought three things: a map, a compass, and water.

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The ingredients are: flour, sugar, and eggs.

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She needs: to study harder.

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I think: that you are right.

Question 2

Choose the sentence with correct end punctuation for a direct question.

Accepted Answer

Can you help me with this problem?

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She asked if he was ready?

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Did he finish the assignment.

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I wonder whether she will come.

Question 3

Which sentence correctly capitalizes a direction?

Accepted Answer

The South has a rich cultural heritage.

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Drive South on the highway for two miles.

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Turn south at the next intersection.

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They traveled to the south of France last South.

Question 4

Select the sentence with correct use of quotation marks.

Accepted Answer

She said, "I will be there soon."

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She said, 'I will be there soon'.

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She said "I will be there soon".

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She said, I will be there soon.

Question 5

Which sentence uses a hyphen correctly?

Accepted Answer

She is a well-known author.

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She is a well known author.

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She is a well-known-author.

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She is a wellknown author.

Question 6

Choose the correctly punctuated appositive phrase.

Accepted Answer

My neighbor, Dr. Reyes, is a cardiologist.

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My neighbor, Dr. Reyes is a cardiologist.

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My neighbor Dr. Reyes, is a cardiologist.

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My neighbor Dr. Reyes is, a cardiologist.