HOW Q 5
Copy and paste the following sentence into the text-entry box and edit it, showing part of it as a defined word (see HOW 2-49). Please note that the part that's italicized can't be entered that way within the text-entry box. An equity investment is often referred to as stock.
An equity investment is often referred to as "stock."
Correctly edit the following sentence to include the missing quotation marks (copy and paste the full sentence within the text-entry box, including the period at the end): Fragile was marked on the box containing the leg lamp.
"Fragile" was marked on the box containing the leg lamp.
Select the option that reads "five feet by nineteen inches." 5' x 19' 5" x 19" 5" x 19' 5' x 19"
5' x 19"
Long quotations (usually consisting of four or more lines) are indented and encased in quotation marks. True False
False
The following two-sentence quote is correctly introduced (see HOW 2-47): Ben Franklin stated, "Money has never made man happy, nor will it, as there is nothing in its nature to produce happiness. The more of it one has the more one wants."
False
Select the correctly written statement showing Mr. Jones owns a horse: Mr. Jones's horse was calm. Mr. Jones' horse was calm. Mr. Joneses' horse was calm. Mr. Jone's horse was calm.
Mr. Jones's horse was calm.
Which of the following illustrates an independent phrase, as explained in HOW 2-34? Indeed, I will match those. Matching buttons are important to uniforms. Furthermore, the buffet will consist of toast and popcorn, served atop of a ping pong table in true holiday spirit. Say what?! I didn't think we were getting holiday bonuses this year. No, you did not. Mary, will you call Bob and let him know the meeting has been moved?
No, you did not. Mary, will you call Bob and let him know the meeting has been moved?
When two or more nouns have joint ownership (own one thing together), how should it be written? Select the sentence that correctly demonstrates this principle: The Hansens and the Egleys' cabin is available this weekend. The Hansen's and the Egley's cabin is available this weekend. The Hansens' and the Egleys' cabin is available this weekend. The Hansen and the Egley's cabin is available this weekend.
The Hansens and the Egleys' cabin is available this weekend.
Select the correctly written statement showing the entire Mathis family owns a boat: The Mathis' boat was prepared to sail. The Mathises boat was prepared to sail. The Mathis's boat was prepared to sail. The Mathises' boat was prepared to sail.
The Mathises' boat was prepared to sail.
Prior to answering this question, keep in mind if you're positive about one response and not the other, you may score higher selecting only the one you know for certain. Select the two sentences that are correctly written (quotation mark placement with punctuation): The salesperson asked, "Do you have receipts for the jeans and shoes?" The auditor asked Jean, "Did you by chance misplace $50,000 last quarter"? The sales team safely arrived in Chile after traveling through a storm and together yelled, "Woo hoo"! "Incredible!" remarked Susan.
The salesperson asked, "Do you have receipts for the jeans and shoes?" "Incredible!" remarked Susan.
The following is correctly written: He's climbing the rope—and he's gaining on us. Inconceivable!
True
The question mark at the end of the following sentence is correctly placed when the statement is intended as a doubtful statement: Mandy remembered the board meeting (?).
True
Which of the following is correctly written: a. How many marketing managers will be in attendance—20? 15? 115? b. How many marketing managers will be in attendance?; 20, 15, 115? c. How many marketing managers will be in attendance?—20, 15, 115. d. How many marketing managers will be in attendance; 20?; 15?; 115?.
a. How many marketing managers will be in attendance—20? 15? 115?
Prior to answering this question, keep in mind if you're positive about one response and not the other, you may score higher selecting only the one you know for certain. Select the two sentences that are correctly punctuated, according to the rule set in HOW 2-39: a. Carolyn attended the dance and enjoyed the centerpieces she had created using her favorite flowers (tulips and roses.) b. Cameron and Natalie left the dance competition with two trophies (foxtrot and tango). c. Brad carefully flew over the fields, searching for a place to land. (The wind had increased along with the snowfall.) d. The cell phone company raised rates for current customers. (Discounted rates for new customers enraged the current customers).
b. Cameron and Natalie left the dance competition with two trophies (foxtrot and tango). c. Brad carefully flew over the fields, searching for a place to land. (The wind had increased along with the snowfall.)
Select the sentence with the correctly placed comma(s) and question mark: a. Shortly after reading an article entitled "Will There Be Water for Our Grandchildren"?, George signed the "Water for Everyone" petition. b. Shortly after reading an article entitled "Will There Be Water for Our Grandchildren?," George signed the "Water for Everyone" petition. c. Shortly after reading an article entitled, "Will There Be Water for Our Grandchildren?" George signed the "Water for Everyone" petition. d. Shortly after reading an article entitled "Will There Be Water for Grandchildren,"? George signed the "Water for Everyone" petition.
b. Shortly after reading an article entitled "Will There Be Water for Our Grandchildren?," George signed the "Water for Everyone" petition.
This question covers two commonly asked questions: "When a time of day ends a sentence, is another period required?" and "How do you write time?" These questions are answered in a combination of sections: HOW 2-26b, HOW 2-33, and HOW 4-9. Which of the following is correctly written? a. The dance is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m., with cookies served at 7:30 p.m.. b. The dance is scheduled to begin at 8 PM, with cookies served at 7:30 PM. c. The dance is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m., with cookies served at 7:30 p.m. d. The dance is scheduled to begin at 8:00p.m, with cookies served at 7:30p.m.
c. The dance is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m., with cookies served at 7:30 p.m.
The following sentence is an example of ______________: "The team is wondering if they all have to wear the same shirt on Saturday." a. declarative sentence b. imperative statement c. indirect question d. polite request
c. indirect question
Alice said to Marsha and Jan, "Look girls, _________ this great? I've been invited to a gala!" Jan replied, "_______________ going to go, aren't you, Alice?"
isn't you're
We have a meeting with Star, __________ the creative designer for the project.
who's