Writing and Editing Punctuation 2

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses a colon?

Accepted Answer

She needed the following: pens, paper, and folders.

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She needed: pens, paper, and folders.

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She: needed pens, paper, and folders.

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She needed pens: paper, and folders.

Question 2

Which sentence correctly uses an ellipsis?

Accepted Answer

The original quote read, 'Edit carefully…and proofread twice.'

Answer

She said… 'finish it today.'

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She paused... and then resigned.

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She said …'finish it.'

Question 3

Which sentence uses hyphens correctly in a compound modifier?

Accepted Answer

She submitted a well-written report.

Answer

She submitted a well written report.

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She submitted a well, written report.

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She submitted a wellwritten report.

Question 4

Which punctuation mark is used to indicate a sudden break or interruption in dialogue?

Accepted Answer

Em dash (—)

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Ellipsis (…)

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Semicolon (;)

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Colon (:)

Question 5

Which sentence uses parentheses correctly?

Accepted Answer

The AP Stylebook (first published in 1953) is widely used.

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The AP Stylebook (first published in 1953), is widely used.

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The AP Stylebook, (first published in 1953) is widely used.

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The AP Stylebook first published (in 1953) is widely used.

Question 6

Which sentence correctly punctuates a direct question within a statement?

Accepted Answer

She asked, 'Is the draft ready?'

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She asked whether the draft was ready?

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She asked 'Is the draft ready'?

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She asked; 'Is the draft ready?'