Punctuation

Welcome to the Punctuation category on Questions LLC! Punctuation plays a vital role in shaping our written communication, providing structure, clarity, and emphasis to our words. In this category, you will find a wealth of questions and answers dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of punctuation. Whether you're a grammar enthusiast seeking to perfect your punctuating skills or a curious visitor simply looking to enhance your understanding, we have valuable insights to offer. From the basics of punctuation marks like commas, periods, and apostrophes, to more advanced topics such as dashes, colons, and semicolons, this category is your go-to resource for all things punctuation. Let's dive in and explore the fascinating world of punctuation together!

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ellipses quick checkitem 1: when is an ellipsis used? to indicate a pause or an omission item 2: what does an omission indicate
1. 10 answers
2. asked by dewey
3. 7,158 views
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?A.) The ladie's room is on the other side of the building. B.) Marcias' attempt at making
1. 6 answers
2. asked by Cassie
3. 2,802 views
Choose the sentence that correctly uses ellipses to replace the underlined words.1: Artist Rene Magritte's humble beginnings
1. 7 answers
2. asked by marylyn
3. 6,846 views
Identify the incorrectly punctuated sentence.A: Reaching for the lightbulb. Greg fell off the stepladder. B: Thinking he might
1. 29 answers
2. asked by Marylyn
3. 13,000 views
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?A.) The most popular house pets are as follows; dogs, cats, and birds. B.) The most
1. 5 answers
2. asked by Cassie
3. 4,460 views
Identify the correctly punctuated sentence in each group.A.) Do you know where Bailey shoes are? B.) Do you know where Bailey's
1. 7 answers
2. asked by Cassie
3. 6,690 views
Identify the incorrectly punctuated sentence.A. Reesa is wearing a dark, green sweater. B. Around the collar are tiny white
1. 17 answers
2. asked by Cassie
3. 18,726 views
Choose the correct sentence.1: A:On May 20,1927, Charles Lindbergh flew from New York to Paris.*** B:On May 20, 1927 Charles
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2. asked by marylyn
3. 7,173 views
Which of the following sentences uses CORRECT punctuation?A.) Sharks are considered dangerous predators, however, a deep-sea
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2. asked by Cassie
3. 5,892 views
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?A.) On January 1, 2019 most of the charity's activities will cease. B.) Most of the
1. 6 answers
2. asked by Cassie
3. 3,190 views
Select correct if the sentence is punctuated correctly. Select incorrect if it is not.1:Having just broken up with her boyfriend
1. 7 answers
2. asked by marylyn
3. 5,498 views
Two of the following sentences are punctuated correctly. Choose the letter of the sentence that contains the (INCORRECT) comma
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2. asked by marylyn
3. 10,873 views
Which sentence is puncuated correctly?A.) Dogs cats and hamsters are animals, that you are unlikely to find in a zoo. B.) Dogs,
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2. asked by Cassie
3. 1,893 views
Which line of dialogue use’s correct punctuation? A. “Don’t be silly, said Jill.” B. No one takes those seriously, said
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2. asked by Lila England
3. 293 views
Use the sentence to answer the question. Erika helped the elderly woman with her shopping basket which was overflowing with
1. 1 answer
2. asked by truestforms10
3. 36 views
Identify the correctly punctuated sentence. I marked the one I think it is.• Doing my homework, making my bed, and practicing
1. 7 answers
2. asked by Sandra
3. 2,928 views
Identify the sentence that is punctuated correctly.A. Researchers know little about the distinctive market behavior of that
1. 7 answers
2. asked by Angela
3. 5,816 views
Choose correct if the sentence uses colons correctly or incorrect if it does not.1:Gertrude is much taller than: Amy, Melissa,
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2. asked by marylyn
3. 4,676 views
Which line of dialogue is punctuated correctly?(1 point)"I don't have time right now, but come back later, said Harry." "We are
1. 5 answers
2. asked by Krew Fam
3. 948 views
Which of the following sentences correctly uses punctuation to show a quick change between ideas?1"Did you hear from Steve about
1. 7 answers
2. asked by giga Chade
3. 2,338 views
Which of the following can be used to set off nonessential parts of sentences?A) semicolons B) parentheses C) Colons D) brackets
1. 5 answers
2. asked by Jazz
3. 3,131 views
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?(1 point)A. Sam likes to run marathons: he's a very smart guy. B. Sam likes to run
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2. asked by Please Help soon
3. 5,034 views
Mr. Smith, my Spanish teacher, is going on vacation. is this correct PUNCTUATION AND GRAMMER
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2. asked by Phil
3. 1,961 views
Which line of dialogue is punctuated correctly?(1 point)"Our lease says no pets," his mother replied. I want a pet, James said.
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2. asked by nnnttttt
3. 869 views
An appeals court ordered the money returned, however, the IRS didn't comply.A. Properly constructed sentence B. Misplaced part
1. 5 answers
2. asked by Angela
3. 7,435 views
Where should a comma be added in the following sentence: Because my dog likes to dig my yard is full of potholes. (1 point)
1. 1 answer
2. asked by truestforms10
3. 27 views
Choose incorrect if the sentence is punctuated incorrectly. Choose correct if it is punctuated correctly.1: Gravel, crushed
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2. asked by marylyn
3. 14,861 views
Whereas a semicolon separates, a colon usually:A. is a mark of introduction. B. denotes items in series. C. follows a
1. 7 answers
2. asked by Angela
3. 6,608 views
Rewrite the following paragraph.Add colons and semicolons where needed. Note that a spelling/grammar-checker does not always
1. 5 answers
2. asked by Susan
3. 7,693 views
Which sentence is punctuated incorrectly?A.) When you get there, you will see him, of course. B.) Hey, Chris, do you want to
1. 7 answers
2. asked by Cassie
3. 3,835 views
Identify the correctly punctuated sentence in each group.A. Mrs. Blount replied Our party will be at 2:00. B. Mrs. Blount
1. 10 answers
2. asked by Latanya
3. 3,572 views
choose the phrase in which commas are used correctly to complete the sentence.Is ______ your favorite painter? A., Paul Cezanne,
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2. asked by Cassie
3. 2,550 views
Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following punctuation marks are used to set aside information that is loosely related to the meaning
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2. asked anonymously
3. 40 views
Identify the sentence that is punctuated correctly.Select one: a. In December 2013 I visited my aunt for Christmas in Allentown,
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2. asked by Michelle
3. 5,195 views
Identify the sentence that is punctuated correctly.A. She is wearing a new yellow dress, and looks clean and neat. B. The
1. 5 answers
2. asked by Susan
3. 5,309 views
Identify the sentence that is punctuated correctly.A. The cost and size of computers decreased, as rapidly as processing power
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2. asked by Angela
3. 4,538 views
Choose correct if the sentences uses colons correctly or incorrect if it does not.1:The noon bus usually takes longer to reach
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2. asked by marylyn
3. 5,691 views
According to the authorities; only 35% of the criminals go to jail. a:use a period after "authorities" b:use a comma after
1. 5 answers
2. asked by Sarah
3. 2,494 views
My little sister is a big baby; she cries all the time. correct punctuation
1. 5 answers
2. asked by Mandy
3. 1,345 views
Which marks of punctuation would be appropriate to set off the italicized words in the followingsentence? One day my dad and his
1. 7 answers
2. asked by Brenda
3. 2,130 views
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?Some bright objects in the night sky are far-away suns, others are local planets. Some
1. 4 answers
2. asked by dbh
3. 1,702 views
Identify the error in apostrophe use: Pat's friend just called to ask if Tom's brother will be at Richards' birthday party.(1
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2. asked anonymously
3. 33 views
1. Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly to connect two closely related clauses?A. The tourists talked about the beautiful
1. 1 answer
2. asked by hulk
3. 50 views
Which of the following sentences uses correct punctuation sharks are considered dangerous predators however a deep sea diver
1. 1 answer
2. asked by Me
3. 36 views
Identify the correct sentence.a) Please pick me up at five p.m. at night after work. b) Please pick me up at 5 p.m. after work.
1. 7 answers
2. asked by Kourtney
3. 5,318 views
Identify the sentence that is correctly punctuated.A. Clara did not study very much for her biology test, therefore, she guessed
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2. asked by Angela
3. 6,077 views
Identify the sentence that is punctuated correctly.A. Here is our check, Mr. Vons, for $7.35. B. Here is our check Mr. Vons, for
1. 6 answers
2. asked by Susan
3. 5,703 views
Identify the sentence that is correctly punctuated.A. When the police recover the lost merchandise—a diamond bracelet, they
1. 10 answers
2. asked by Angela
3. 5,890 views
1. Identify the correctly punctuated sentence.A. Monarch butterflies migrate long distances each year—other butterflies live
1. 7 answers
2. asked by Samantha
3. 5,506 views
My father was a hard working man but didn't earn much money.A. Correctly punctuated B. Add a comma after hard C. Close up hard
1. 7 answers
2. asked by Angela
3. 6,390 views

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