Wk 11 Punctuation Test

Some of the following sentences need a semicolon to separate independent clauses. For each sentence, select the answer option that will make the sentence correct.Industrialization thrived in England, where factories replaced home manufacturing, industrialization came into its own, though, in the United States.

Replace the comma between manufacturing and industrialization with a semicolon.

Choose the correct sentence.

Four of the most devastating natural disasters are earthquakes, landslides, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis.

Use ________ to emphasize a word or an expression.

italics

Choose the correct sentence.

John Naisbitt said, "We are drowning in information but starved for knowledge."

Choose the correct sentence.

Macworld Expo begins on Thursday, August 13, in Palo Alto

Choose the correct sentence. (Emphasize)

Only one mail service--Express−−guarantees delivery by noon the next day.

Use a ________ to separate items in a series when the items contain commas.

semicolon

For each of the following items, select the answer option that uses quotation marks appropriately for the title of a short work.

"Best Phones: Basic Features Matter Most," an article

Some of the following sentences use quotation marks incorrectly with other punctuation marks. If a sentence has an error, select the correct version. If the original sentence is correct, select No change."Get in the basement now"! Jack shouted. "Kris says the tornado is headed this way."

"Get in the basement now!" Jack shouted. "Kris says the tornado is headed this way."

Some of the following sentences are missing quotation marks that are necessary or include ones that are unnecessary or incorrectly positioned in relation to other punctuation. Select the answer option that has no quotation mark errors; or, if the original sentence is correct, select No change."I know I'm supposed to be reading Twain's novel 'Huckleberry Finn' or Wharton's short story, "The Other Two," Sonja said to herself, "but I'd rather be practicing with pompoms or watching American Idol."

"I know I'm supposed to be reading Twain's novel Huckleberry Finn or Wharton's short story 'The Other Two,'" Sonja said to herself, "but I'd rather be practicing with pompoms or watching American Idol."

Select the sentence that contains no errors in the use of semicolons. (Note that some of the sentences may not require a semicolon.) 1. Among the better-known figures of Egyptian mythology are the husband-wife, brother-sister pair Osiris and Isis; the former is god of the underworld and judge of the dead; while the latter is goddess of love. 2. Among the better-known figures of Egyptian mythology are the husband-wife, brother-sister pair Osiris and Isis, the former is god of the underworld and judge of the dead, while the latter is goddess of love. 3. Among the better-known figures of Egyptian mythology are the husband-wife, brother-sister pair Osiris and Isis; the former is god of the underworld and judge of the dead, while the latter is goddess of love.

Among the better-known figures of Egyptian mythology are the husband-wife, brother-sister pair Osiris and Isis; the former is god of the underworld and judge of the dead, while the latter is goddess of love.

Some of the following sentences are missing quotation marks that are necessary or include ones that are unnecessary or incorrectly positioned in relation to other punctuation. Select the answer option that has no quotation mark errors; or, if the original sentence is correct, select No change."Based on Carlos's advice," Sonja decided to delve into Frost's personal life but to tie in her discussion to his poems 'The Death of the Hired Man 'and 'Once by the Pacific.'

Based on Carlos's advice, Sonja decided to delve into Frost's personal life but to tie in her discussion to his poems "The Death of the Hired Man" and "Once by the Pacific."

Select the sentence that contains no errors in the use of semicolons. (Note that some of the sentences may not require a semicolon.) 1. Both Greeks and Romans called the god of the sun Apollo, but they had different names for the goddess of the hunt: Artemis and Diana, respectively. 2. Both Greeks and Romans called the god of the sun Apollo; but they had different names for the goddess of the hunt; Artemis and Diana, respectively. 3. Both Greeks and Romans called the god of the sun Apollo, but they had different names for the goddess of the hunt, Artemis; and Diana; respectively.

Both Greeks and Romans called the god of the sun Apollo, but they had different names for the goddess of the hunt: Artemis and Diana, respectively.

Some of the following sentences are missing quotation marks that are necessary or include ones that are unnecessary or incorrectly positioned in relation to other punctuation. Select the answer option that has no quotation mark errors; or, if the original sentence is correct, select No change.Carlos said that "he found a quotation I might use in my research paper about Robert Frost:" "The geography of Robert Frost's life, especially the first half of it, itself constitutes a minor American saga (Brooks, Lewis, Warren, 1856)."

Carlos said that he found a quotation I might use in my research paper about Robert Frost: "The geography of Robert Frost's life, especially the first half of it, itself constitutes a minor American saga" (Brooks, Lewis, Warren, 1856).

For each of the following items, select the answer option that uses quotation marks appropriately for the title of a short work.

Diana Krall's rendition of the song "Let's Fall in Love"

Select the sentence that contains no errors in the use of semicolons. (Note that some of the sentences may not require a semicolon.) 1. Dionysus was god of the vine and, therefore, of wine; his Roman name was Bacchus. 2. Dionysus was god of the vine, and; therefore, of wine, his Roman name was Bacchus. 3. Dionysus was god of the vine and, therefore, of wine, his Roman name was Bacchus.

Dionysus was god of the vine and, therefore, of wine; his Roman name was Bacchus.

Some of the following sentences need a semicolon to separate independent clauses. For each sentence, select the answer option that will make the sentence correct.The most important accomplishment in the development of railroads in the United States was the completion of the first transcontinental track. In May 1869, seven years after President Lincoln had signed the Pacific Railway Act, the final spike for the track was hammered into place in Promontory Point, Oregon.

Leave as is.

Some of the following sentences need a semicolon to separate independent clauses. For each sentence, select the answer option that will make the sentence correct.Thomas Newcomen (1663-1729) and James Watt (1736-1819) developed the steam engine. Many years later, George Stephenson (1781-1848) used a steam engine in a vehicle that rode on iron rails.

Leave as is.

Choose the correct sentence.

Many people have blogs for one important reason: to express themselves creatively.

Select the sentence that contains no errors in the use of semicolons. (Note that some of the sentences may not require a semicolon.) 1. Mesopotamian mythology developed among the Sumerians; and then evolved through the Akkadians, Babylonians, and Assyrians. 2. Mesopotamian mythology developed among the Sumerians and then evolved through the Akkadians; Babylonians; and Assyrians. 3. Mesopotamian mythology developed among the Sumerians and then evolved through the Akkadians, Babylonians, and Assyrians.

Mesopotamian mythology developed among the Sumerians and then evolved through the Akkadians, Babylonians, and Assyrians.

Select the sentence that contains no errors in the use of semicolons. (Note that some of the sentences may not require a semicolon.) 1.Mythology usually deals with divinities, in contrast; folktales generally focus on ordinary people, even if they have supernatural elements. 2. Mythology usually deals with divinities, in contrast folktales generally focus on ordinary people, even if they have supernatural elements. 3. Mythology usually deals with divinities; in contrast, folktales generally focus on ordinary people, even if they have supernatural elements.

Mythology usually deals with divinities; in contrast, folktales generally focus on ordinary people, even if they have supernatural elements.

Some of the following sentences are missing quotation marks that are necessary or include ones that are unnecessary or incorrectly positioned in relation to other punctuation. Select the answer option that has no quotation mark errors; or, if the original sentence is correct, select No change."Do you think I should focus on Frost's personal life," Sonja asked Carlos, "or concentrate solely on his poetry?"

No change

Some of the following sentences are missing quotation marks that are necessary or include ones that are unnecessary or incorrectly positioned in relation to other punctuation. Select the answer option that has no quotation mark errors; or, if the original sentence is correct, select No change.Once she started her research, Sonja discovered that Robert Frost's poetry was "totally awesome."

No change

Some of the following sentences need a semicolon to separate independent clauses. For each sentence, select the answer option that will make the sentence correct.Before the Industrial Revolution in the seventeenth century, sources of power were limited, specifically, humans relied on themselves, animals, wind, and water.

Replace the comma between limited and specifically with a semicolon.

Some of the following sentences need a semicolon to separate independent clauses. For each sentence, select the answer option that will make the sentence correct.One key inventor in the United States was Robert Fulton; who brought affordable steamboat travel to New York state; another was Cyrus Hall McCormick, who invented the indispensable reaper.

Replace the semicolon between Fulton and who with a comma.

Choose the correct sentence.

Some CEOs think intranets promise paper-free offices; others are less optimistic.

Some of the following sentences are missing quotation marks that are necessary or include ones that are unnecessary or incorrectly positioned in relation to other punctuation. Select the answer option that has no quotation mark errors; or, if the original sentence is correct, select No change.Sonja's instructor noted that "the poem 'Thanatopsis' brought immediate attention to William Cullen Bryant".

Sonja's instructor noted that "the poem 'Thanatopsis' brought immediate attention to William Cullen Bryant."

Choose the correct sentence. (De-emphasize)

Taxation at all levels (federal, state, and local) grew in the previous decade.

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Teachers who want to be on the cutting edge are offering podcast lectures.

Select the sentence that contains no errors in the use of semicolons. (Note that some of the sentences may not require a semicolon.) 1. The Norse theory of the universe included Asgard, the realm of the gods, Midgard, the realm of humans, Hel, the underworld, and Valhalla, where slain warriors go to live with the immortal gods. 2. The Norse theory of the universe included Asgard, the realm of the gods, Midgard, the realm of humans, Hel, the underworld; and Valhalla, where slain warriors go to live with the immortal gods. 3. The Norse theory of the universe included Asgard, the realm of the gods; Midgard, the realm of humans; Hel, the underworld; and Valhalla, where slain warriors go to live with the immortal gods.

The Norse theory of the universe included Asgard, the realm of the gods; Midgard, the realm of humans; Hel, the underworld; and Valhalla, where slain warriors go to live with the immortal gods.

Select the sentence that contains no errors in the use of semicolons. (Note that some of the sentences may not require a semicolon.) 1. The ancient Greeks and Romans believed that Zeus, or Jupiter; was in charge of the sky; Poseidon, or Neptune; was god of the sea, and Hades, or Pluto; was god of the underworld. 2. The ancient Greeks and Romans believed that Zeus, or Jupiter, was in charge of the sky, Poseidon, or Neptune, was god of the sea, and Hades, or Pluto, was god of the underworld. 3. The ancient Greeks and Romans believed that Zeus, or Jupiter, was in charge of the sky; Poseidon, or Neptune, was god of the sea; and Hades, or Pluto, was god of the underworld.

The ancient Greeks and Romans believed that Zeus, or Jupiter, was in charge of the sky; Poseidon, or Neptune, was god of the sea; and Hades, or Pluto, was god of the underworld.

Select the sentence that contains no errors in the use of semicolons. (Note that some of the sentences may not require a semicolon.) 1. The ancient Greeks and Romans shared gods; although they gave the gods different names, for example, the goddess of love was Aphrodite to the ancient Greeks but Venus to the ancient Romans. 2. The ancient Greeks and Romans shared gods, although they gave the gods different names, for example; the goddess of love was Aphrodite to the ancient Greeks but Venus to the ancient Romans. 3. The ancient Greeks and Romans shared gods, although they gave the gods different names; for example, the goddess of love was Aphrodite to the ancient Greeks but Venus to the ancient Romans.

The ancient Greeks and Romans shared gods, although they gave the gods different names; for example, the goddess of love was Aphrodite to the ancient Greeks but Venus to the ancient Romans.

Select the sentence that contains no errors in the use of semicolons. (Note that some of the sentences may not require a semicolon.) 1. The classical goddess of war was known to Greeks as Athena; and to Romans as Minerva; in addition, the Greeks and Romans also had a god of war—Ares, or Mars. 2. The classical goddess of war was known to Greeks as Athena and to Romans as Minerva; in addition, the Greeks and Romans also had a god of war—Ares, or Mars. 3. The classical goddess of war was known to Greeks as Athena and to Romans as Minerva, in addition, the Greeks and Romans also had a god of war—Ares, or Mars.

The classical goddess of war was known to Greeks as Athena and to Romans as Minerva; in addition, the Greeks and Romans also had a god of war—Ares, or Mars.

Choose the correct sentence.

The following applications can be found on Web 2.0: Wikipedia, Napster, and Flickr.

Select the sentence that contains no errors in the use of semicolons. (Note that some of the sentences may not require a semicolon.) 1. The four mythologies that have influenced European culture are Greek and Roman mythology, involving the gods of Mount Olympus, Mesopotamian mythology, from the Middle East, Egyptian mythology, in which the sun plays a central role, and Norse mythology from Scandinavia. 2. The four mythologies that have influenced European culture are Greek and Roman mythology, involving the gods of Mount Olympus; Mesopotamian mythology, from the Middle East; Egyptian mythology, in which the sun plays a central role, and Norse mythology from Scandinavia. 3. The four mythologies that have influenced European culture are Greek and Roman mythology, involving the gods of Mount Olympus; Mesopotamian mythology, from the Middle East; Egyptian mythology, in which the sun plays a central role; and Norse mythology from Scandinavia.

The four mythologies that have influenced European culture are Greek and Roman mythology, involving the gods of Mount Olympus; Mesopotamian mythology, from the Middle East; Egyptian mythology, in which the sun plays a central role; and Norse mythology from Scandinavia.

Choose the correct sentence.

The franchises we are considering are The UPS Store, QuikDrop, and UBuildIt.

Identify the correct sentence.

The mother took her three-year-old daughter to the zoo to see the monkeys.

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The updated list of staff e-mail addresses was just uploaded; you can access it on our intranet.

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Three countries--the U.S ., Japan, and Germany--- have the world's highest GDPs.

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Three of the most popular rock bands in the 1990s were Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Radiohead.

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To succeed in life, you must learn which bridges to cross and which to burn.

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Today's travelers demand connections; consequently, every one of our hotel rooms offers wireless Internet access.

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Underinflation reduces the life of a tire; however, overinflation may cause a blowout.

The appropriate mark to introduce a bulleted list is a ________.

colon

Use a ________ after an independent clause that introduces a clause, a phrase, or even a single word that explains the original clause.

colon

Use a ________ after an independent clause when a series follows.

colon

When you ________, always use quotation marks.

directly quote

Which of the following emphasizes parts of sentences?

em-dashes

To indicate a word is slang or informal usage, ________.

enclose it in quotation marks

The article "Bug Off" is in the March issue of Camper's Guide.

underline or italicize Camper's Guide