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Which answer is correctly punctuated?

My sister Abby, will travel to Mexico on her vacation.

My sister, Abby, will travel to Mexico on her vacation.

My sister Abby will travel, to Mexico on her vacation.

My sister Abby, will travel to Mexico, on her vacation.

Answer 1

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The correct answer is:

My sister, Abby, will travel to Mexico on her vacation.

Answer 2

What is the best way to punctuate the bolded portion of the sentence? I rode this bicycle, Felipe gasped, at least two miles up the hill.” I rode this bicycle”, Felipe gasped, “at least “I rode this bicycle,” Felipe gasped, at least “I rode this bicycle,” Felipe gasped, “at least I rode this bicycle, Felipe gasped, at least

Answer 3

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The best way to punctuate the bolded portion of the sentence is:

"I rode this bicycle," Felipe gasped, "at least two miles up the hill."

Answer 4

What is the best way to punctuate the bolded portion of the sentence? “I am sure Beth said “that you are right.” “I am sure, Beth said, “I am sure Beth said, “I am sure” Beth said “I am sure,” Beth said,

Answer 5

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The best way to punctuate the bolded portion of the sentence is:

"I am sure," Beth said, "that you are right."

Answer 6

Which sentence is capitalized correctly? Halfway through the movie, I began wondering, “When will this end?” halfway through the movie, I began wondering, “When will this end?” Halfway through the movie, I began wondering, “when will this end?” Halfway through the movie, i began wondering, “When will this end?”

Answer 7

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The sentence that is capitalized correctly is:

Halfway through the movie, I began wondering, “When will this end?”

Answer 8

. Which choice best completes the sentence? _____ you must travel quite far south. In order to reach Acapulco, In order to reach, Acapulco In order to, reach Acapulco In order, to reach Acapulco,

Answer 9

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The choice that best completes the sentence is:

In order to reach Acapulco.

Answer 10

Where should the parentheses be placed? Magic Johnson my dad saw him play was born in 1959 in Lansing, Michigan. Magic Johnson my dad saw him (play was born) in 1959 in Lansing, Michigan. Magic Johnson (my dad saw him play) was born in 1959 in Lansing, Michigan. (Magic Johnson) my dad saw him play was born in 1959 in Lansing, Michigan. Magic Johnson my dad saw him play was born in 1959 in (Lansing, Michigan.)

Answer 11

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The correct placement of parentheses in the sentence is:

Magic Johnson (my dad saw him play) was born in 1959 in Lansing, Michigan.

Answer 12

Where should the hyphen be placed? Eager for the game to start again, he watched the half time clock. Eager for the game to start again, he-watched the half time clock. Eager for the game to start-again, he watched the half time clock. Eager for the-game to start again, he watched the half time clock. Eager for the game to start again, he watched the half-time clock.

Answer 13

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The correct placement of the hyphen in the sentence is:

Eager for the game to start again, he watched the half-time clock.

Answer 14

What is the best way to punctuate the sentence? Roger Ebert writes E.T. is a movie full of surprises. Roger Ebert writes, E.T. is a movie full of surprises.” Roger Ebert writes “ E.T. is a movie full of surprises.” Roger Ebert writes, “ E.T. is a movie full of surprises.” Roger Ebert writes E.T. is a movie full of surprises.”

Answer 15

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The best way to punctuate the sentence is:

Roger Ebert writes, "E.T. is a movie full of surprises."

Answer 16

What is the best way to punctuate the bolded portion of the quotation? “I thought C.S. Lewis wrote only children’s books said Ryan. books” said, books”, said books” said books,” said

Answer 17

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The best way to punctuate the bolded portion of the quotation is:

"I thought C.S. Lewis wrote only children's books," said Ryan.

Answer 18

Select the answer that properly completes the sentence. The _____ primary election is next week. Democratic Party’s Democratic Partys Democratic Partys’ Democratic’s Party

Answer 19

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The correct answer to complete the sentence is:

The Democratic Party's primary election is next week.

Answer 20

Which choice is correctly punctuated? Next summer; we will visit relatives in Ireland. I can’t wait to see: Ireland. I can’t wait to see Ireland: when we visit relatives. We will be visiting relatives in Ireland next summer: It is a place I can’t wait to see!

Answer 21

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The correctly punctuated choice is:

We will be visiting relatives in Ireland next summer; it is a place I can't wait to see!

Answer 22

Which choice uses a colon correctly? My mother gave me a book, Snowboarding: Tricks and Flips You Need to Know. In English class: we read a great book Around the World in Eighty Days, by Jules Verne. Have you ever: read the book Frankenstein, by Mary Shelly? Maximum Ride, by James Patterson: is a good book.

Answer 23

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The choice that uses a colon correctly is:

My mother gave me a book: Snowboarding: Tricks and Flips You Need to Know.

Answer 24

Which choice is correctly punctuated? Genealogical research in Britain and Ireland is relatively easy; records are well kept and accessible. I plan to research my genealogy in the following countries; England and Ireland. It is easy to research your genealogy; if the records are well kept. My roots can be traced; to Britain and Ireland.

Answer 25

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The choice that is correctly punctuated is:

Genealogical research in Britain and Ireland is relatively easy; records are well kept and accessible.

Answer 26

Which choice has incorrect capitalization? The Baseball Hall of Fame is in cooperstown, New York. The New York cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame

Answer 27

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The choice with incorrect capitalization is:

The New York cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame.

In this choice, "cooperstown" should not be capitalized (unless it is part of a proper noun, such as "Cooperstown, New York"). The correct capitalization should be: The New York Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame.

Answer 28

Which shows the best use of parentheses? When did Magic Johnson first lead his professional team to a world championship: a 1980, b 1981, or c 1982? When did Magic Johnson (first lead his professional team) to a world championship: a 1980, b 1981, or c 1982? When did (Magic Johnson) first lead his professional team to a world championship: a 1980, b 1981, or c 1982? When did Magic Johnson first lead his professional team to a world championship: (a 1980, b 1981, or c 1982?) When did Magic Johnson first lead his professional team to a world championship: (a) 1980, (b) 1981, or (c) 1982?

Answer 29

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The choice that shows the best use of parentheses is:

When did (Magic Johnson) first lead his professional team to a world championship: a 1980, b 1981, or c 1982?

In this choice, the parentheses are used to clarify that "Magic Johnson" is the subject being referred to.

Answer 30

Which choice is correctly punctuated? Other records may have been lost; language is often a barrier. It is difficult to find genealogical records: in some countries. Sometimes records get lost; due to language. Research can be done in most countries: however, language can be a barrier.

Answer 31

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The choice that is correctly punctuated is:

Research can be done in most countries; however, language can be a barrier.

In this choice, the semicolon is used to connect two independent clauses, and the colon is used to introduce an explanation related to the first clause.

Answer 32

Where should the hyphen be placed? During his long career, he demonstrated great self discipline. During his-long career, he demonstrated great-self discipline. During his long career, he demonstrated great self-discipline. During-his long career, he demonstrated-great self discipline. During his long-career, he demonstrated great self disciplin

Answer 33

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The hyphen should be placed in the sentence as:

During his long career, he demonstrated great self-discipline.

Answer 34

Read the sentence. The first Spanish viceroy of Mexico Antonio de Mendoza was appointed in 1535. Which answer shows proper comma usage? The first Spanish viceroy of Mexico Antonio de Mendoza, was appointed in 1535. The first Spanish viceroy of Mexico, Antonio de Mendoza, was appointed in 1535. The first Spanish viceroy, of Mexico, Antonio de Mendoza, was appointed in 1535. The first Spanish viceroy of Mexico, Antonio de Mendoza was appointed in 1535.

Answer 35

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The answer that shows proper comma usage is:

The first Spanish viceroy of Mexico, Antonio de Mendoza, was appointed in 1535.

Answer 36

Which choice shows the proper way to use a colon? My favorite paintings: are Starry Night and Sunflowers. Starry Night and Sunflowers: were painted by Van Gogh . Van Gogh: painted Starry Night and Sunflowers. Van Gogh painted my two favorite pieces: Starry Night and Sunflowers.

Answer 37

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The choice that shows the proper way to use a colon is:

Van Gogh painted my two favorite pieces: Starry Night and Sunflowers.

Answer 38

Which of the following correctly punctuates a nonessential expression? Spain attempted reforms, which proved largely ineffectual, to help the condition of the Native Americans. Spain attempted reforms, which proved largely ineffectual to help the condition of the Native Americans. Spain attempted reforms which proved largely ineffectual to help the condition of the Native Americans. Spain attempted reforms which proved largely ineffectual, to help the condition of the Native Americans.

Answer 39

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The correct choice that punctuates a nonessential expression is:

Spain attempted reforms, which proved largely ineffectual, to help the condition of the Native Americans.