punctuation quiz #3

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Select the answer that contains neither a comma splice nor a fused sentence.

The paintings of Barnett Newman (1905-1971) range from abstract expressionism to the color-field movement. He developed a unique geometric style that became his trademark.

At any Italian restaurant, spaghetti and meatballs _______ what my parents order.

is

The jury _______ the judge for a redefinition of "beyond a reasonable doubt."

has asked

My cousin Pedro and my friend Jane_______ better than to ask me for a loan.

know

A dictionary or thesaurus _______ a long-lasting graduation gift.

makes

on the night of the 1968 California presidential primary, which was a close race, Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated by Sirhan Bishara Sirhan.

Sirhan Bishara Sirhan; assassinated

Tired of arguing over new arrangements, the rock band _______ to their various homes.

have gone

Select the answer that contains neither a comma splice nor a fused sentence.

Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) possessed many talents; two of his most famous paintings are The Last Supper (1495-1498) and the Mona Lisa (1503-1506).

Select the answer that contains neither a comma splice nor a fused sentence.

Henri Rousseau (1844-1910) was a self-taught practitioner, and he produced colorful paintings, frequently of jungle scenes.

As the curtain falls, the audience _______ the actors a standing ovation.

gives

the role of the emperor was sung by placido domingo

placido domingo; sang

Tuesday during May, the senior class _______ for the graduation ceremony.

practices

because their last child has gone off to college

subordinate

Select the answer that contains neither a comma splice nor a fused sentence.

One of the best-known paintings by Thomas Eakins (1844-1916), The Gross Clinic, captures a surgical operation, a subject considered inappropriate at the time. Eakins lost an academic position because he used nude models in mixed classes.

Select the answer that contains neither a comma splice nor a fused sentence.

A pop artist, Jasper Johns (born 1930) has used flags, beer cans, and targets in his sculpture and paintings; he finds meaning in everyday objects.

at the same time, she cherished the life she had made with her husband and children in england

independent

In clinical psychology, the therapist tries to treat mental disturbances without prescribing drugs therefore this branch of psychology often carries the label talk therapy.

In clinical psychology, the therapist tries to treat mental disturbances without prescribing drugs; therefore, this branch of psychology often carries the label talk therapy.

Since the day I broke my leg, either my sisters or my brother _______ me wherever I go.

accompanies

Snow and sleet _______ likely tonight.

are

My sisters and my brother _______ over who should take me to the dentist.

argue

Peanut butter and jelly _______ a popular American sandwich filling.

is

it was pledged by the chief of police that drug dealers would be prosecuted to the full extent of the law

chief; pledged

Heading in all directions, a flock of birds _______ toward the evergreens surrounding our house.

fly

and my parents took us ice skating and camping and swimming

independent

in the morning, juliana scrubbed the kitchen floor and vacuumed the carpet

independent

Having limited authority, the university's parking committee only _______ recommendations to the administration.

makes

even though there are many ways to lose weight

subordinate

in the event that congress passes the immigration bill

subordinate

regardless of the anger you have toward him

subordinate

long before the europeans arrived, rich cultures and languages had been developed by native american tribes

tribes; had developed

Select the answer that contains neither a comma splice nor a fused sentence.

Feminist artist Judy Chicago (born 1939) creates multimedia projects. Her best-known work is The Dinner Party, which explores women's history.

by whom is the bride traditionally "given away"?

who; "gives away"

its nickname (pelican state) has nothing to do with royalty

independent

the fate of the english settlers on roanoke island is not known.

no one; knows

what's the difference between psychology and psychiatry? The former studies mental processes and behavior, the latter is a branch of medicine specializing in mental illness.

what's the difference between psychology and psychiatry? The former studies mental processes and behavior; the latter is a branch of medicine specializing in mental illness.

bobby thompson's 1951 pennant-winning walk-off home run was heard by american soldiers listening to radios in korea

soldiers; heard

Marching in unison through the middle of town, the crowd _______ the warnings of the police.

ignores

Driving and texting all too often _______ to automobile accidents.

leads

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Art historians refer to Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669) as a master of the Dutch school; he painted and drew approximately six hundred works.

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Known for glass-covered boxes filled with enigmatically arranged found objects and collages, Joseph Cornell (1903-1972) was a product of surrealism, which relied on irrational juxtaposition.

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The most famous of Flemish artists and a leading baroque figure, Peter Paul Rubens created material that demonstrated his energy and enthusiasm for his work. He turned out such masterpieces as The Raising of the Cross (1610-1611) and The Judgment of Paris (1638-1639).

the jury _______ order their lunches from various take-out restaurants nearby.

have to

or do you think he'll focus on world war I and the treaty of versailles?

independent

Social psychologists observe people during experiments or in day-to-day life, the goal is to learn how people interact. Sometimes the observers do not make themselves known to the participants.

Social psychologists observe people during experiments or in day-to-day life. The goal is to learn how people interact. Sometimes the observers do not make themselves known to the participants.

Despite all of the problems with the oldest daughter, the family _______ to get along with one another.

have tried

Another early contributor to psychology was Max Wertheimer (1880-1943) he helped develop gestalt psychology. This branch of psychology dealt with human perception.

Another early contributor to psychology was Max Wertheimer (1880-1943), who helped develop gestalt psychology. This branch of psychology dealt with human perception.

The field of developmental psychology deals with changes in mental and behavioral performance over time, the field began with a focus on child psychology, it has grown to track changes throughout a lifetime.

The field of developmental psychology deals with changes in mental and behavioral performance over time. Although the field began with a focus on child psychology, it has grown to track changes throughout a lifetime.

The major figure in early psychology was Sigmund Freud (1856-1939), who had been practicing neurology, he observed that some patients who had symptoms of ailments but no physical problems seemed to get better simply by talking. This observation led to Freud's interest in the unconscious mind.

The major figure in early psychology was Sigmund Freud (1856-1939), who had been practicing neurology. He observed that some patients who had symptoms of ailments but no physical problems seemed to get better simply by talking, and this observation led to Freud's interest in the unconscious mind.

the fires burned brightly in the cabin

independent

Hillary Clinton's husband and staunch supporter _______ former President Bill Clinton.

is

Cognitive psychology is yet another branch of psychology. Researchers in cognitive psychology look at how people learn, how people solve problems, and how brains store information.

no change

Lightner Witmer (1867-1956) was the father of clinical psychology and set up the first psychological clinic. Alfred Binet (1851-1911) designed the first intelligence test.

no change

the film was made by someone you never heard of

someone; made

Modern psychology began with the work of Wilhelm Wundt (1832-1920), who set up a laboratory in Germany for the study of the mind, about the same time, William James (1842-1910), a Harvard professor, published principles of psychology. Both men taught many students, who continued their work.

Modern psychology began with the work of Wilhelm Wundt (1832-1920), who set up a laboratory in Germany for the study of the mind, and of William James (1842-1910), a Harvard professor, who published Principles of Psychology. Both men taught many students, who continued their work.

in addition to september 11, 2001, what other war-related dates are remembered by americans, especially by those who lived through world war II?

neither is correct

Another early contributor to psychology was Hermann Ebbinghaus (1850-1909), who developed a system for studying memory, as part of his approach, he asked subjects to memorize nonsense syllables, which had no meaning for them.

Another early contributor to psychology was Hermann Ebbinghaus (1850-1909), who developed a system for studying memory. As part of his approach, he asked subjects to memorize nonsense syllables these had no meaning for them.

Select the answer that contains neither a comma splice nor a fused sentence.

Robert Indiana (born 1928) produces pop paintings and sculptures, such as his Love series, that sometimes call to mind large signs.

Whenever the band practices, neither the drummer nor the saxophonists _______ time to the music.

keep

after years of tight races between the new york yankees and other teams, the world series was finally won by the boston red sox in 2004

neither is correct


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