Question 1

What are the two types of punctuation?&#10;A) Periods, question marks&#10;B) Commas, semicolons&#10;C) Open and closed&#10;D) Active, passive

Accepted Answer

The two types of punctuation are open and closed. Open punctuation includes marks such as commas and semicolons, while closed punctuation includes marks such as periods and question marks. Active and passive are types of voice in writing, not types of punctuation.

Question 2

___________ punctuation refers to using the fewest possible punctuation marks.&#10;A) Closed&#10;B) Open&#10;C) Reverse&#10;D) Inverse

Accepted Answer

Open punctuation is the style of writing where the least possible punctuation is used, often omitting unnecessary commas, especially in lists. This style is commonly used in modern business writing to make text easier to read and more concise.

Question 3

There is one simple rule for punctuation:&#10;A) Keep It Simple Stupid&#10;B) First in, first out&#10;C) Less is more&#10;D) When it doubt, leave it out

Accepted Answer

When in doubt, it is better to leave out punctuation than to use it incorrectly. This will avoid confusion for the reader.

Question 4

What does this box represent in terms of sentence structure?&#10;A) Dependent clause&#10;B) Independent clause&#10;C) Punctuation error&#10;D) Complex sentence

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Question 5

__________ are used between independent clauses when they are joined by &#34;and,&#34; &#34;or,&#34; &#34;so,&#34; &#34;nor,&#34; &#34;for,&#34; &#34;but,&#34; or &#34;yet.&#34;&#10;A) Ellipsis&#10;B) Semicolons&#10;C) Commas&#10;D) Colons

Accepted Answer

Commas are used between independent clauses when they are joined by coordinating conjunctions such as "and," "or," "so," "nor," "for," "but," or "yet."

Question 6

Transitional words like &#34;however,&#34; &#34;hence,&#34; &#34;consequently,&#34; &#34;therefore,&#34; &#34;moreover,&#34; and &#34;in fact&#34; are examples of:&#10;A) Adverbial conjunctions&#10;B) Adjective descriptions&#10;C) Prepositional phrases&#10;D) Dangling modifiers

Accepted Answer

Transitional words like "however," "hence," "consequently," "therefore," "moreover," and "in fact" are adverbial conjunctions as they connect and relate clauses, sentences, and ideas together. Adverbial conjunctions modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs, showing how ideas are connected and expressing the relationship between them.

Question 7

The ________ usually means something will follow.&#10;A) semicolon&#10;B) comma&#10;C) dash&#10;D) colon

Accepted Answer

The colon is used to introduce or explain something that follows, making it the best choice for indicating that something will follow.

Question 8

The most frequent use of the apostrophe is to show:&#10;A) Intention&#10;B) Possession&#10;C) Quotations&#10;D) Questions

Accepted Answer

The most common use of the apostrophe is to show possession, as in "John's car" or "the cat's meow."

Question 9

Which of these is the basic function for quotation marks?&#10;A) To set off a direct quotation&#10;B) To draw attention to different use of words&#10;C) To set off some types of writing, and to indicate titles of news and journal articles&#10;D) All of the above&#10;

Accepted Answer

Quotation marks have several basic functions in writing:
a. To set off a direct quotation: Quotation marks are used to indicate the exact words spoken or written by someone else. For example: She said, "I'll be there soon."
b. To draw attention to a different use of words: Quotation marks can be used to highlight a word or phrase that is being discussed, used ironically, or mentioned in a special sense. For example: The term "hipster" has evolved significantly over the years.
c. To set off some types of writing, and to indicate titles of news and journal articles: In some style guides, quotation marks are used to denote the titles of shorter works, such as articles, poems, and short stories. For example: Have you read "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson?
Therefore, all of the options provided are basic functions for the use of quotation marks in writing.

Question 10

Underlining is often used for&#10;A) Omitting material&#10;B) Adding emphasis&#10;C) Deleting content&#10;D) Striking through&#10;

Accepted Answer

Underlining is commonly used to add emphasis to words or phrases in a text, making them stand out to the reader.

Question 11

Interoffice communications use a colon following the words TO, FROM, DATE, and SUBJECT.

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Question 12

The salutation of a formal letter is followed by a comma.

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Question 13

Do not use an apostrophe before the final &#34;s&#34; to form a plural instead of a possessive.

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Question 14

Ellipses indicate missing material.

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Question 15

Parentheses are sometimes used to set off nonrestrictive material; that is, words that interrupt sentences and may add accuracy but do not alter the meaning.

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Question 16

Add commas as needed in the sentences below. If the sentence is correct as it is, write C on the line.
a. _____ The victim was a polite gracious lady.
b. _____ The officers found cocaine heroin and marijuana in the suspect's car.
c. _____ He left the scene of the crime and didn't call police.
d. _____ He replied "I don't have a driver's license."

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Deck 10: Making Punctuation Work