Free CCE Grammar & Punctuation Rules Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?

Accepted Answer

She said, I will go to the store.

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She said I will go, to the store.

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She said I will, go to the store.

Question 2

Which sentence contains a correct use of a semicolon?

Accepted Answer

I like coffee; it’s my favorite drink.

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I like coffee, it’s my favorite drink.

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I like coffee; but I also enjoy tea.

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I like coffee it’s my favorite drink.

Question 3

When should a colon be used in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

To introduce a list or explanation.

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To separate two independent clauses.

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To indicate a pause in speech.

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To end a sentence.

Question 4

Which of the following sentences uses an apostrophe correctly?

Accepted Answer

The cat’s toys are outside.

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The cats are playing outside.

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The cat’s are playing outside.

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The cats’ are playing outside.

Question 5

Which sentence is an example of correct subject-verb agreement?

Accepted Answer

The dogs run fast.

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The dogs runs fast.

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The dog run fast.

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The dogs is running fast.

Question 6

Which sentence contains the correct use of quotation marks?

Accepted Answer

She said, ‘I’m going to the store.’

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She said, ‘I’m going to the store.'

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She said ‘I’m going to the store.’

Question 7

What is the correct use of a comma in the sentence?

Accepted Answer

Let’s eat, Grandma.

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Let’s eat Grandma.

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Let’s, eat Grandma.

Question 8

Which of the following sentences contains the correct use of a dash?

Accepted Answer

I like ice cream – especially chocolate.

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I like – ice cream especially chocolate.

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I like ice cream, especially – chocolate.

Question 9

What is the correct use of a hyphen?

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 well known, author.