Language Unit two quiz one

what best describes the purpose of punctuation?

It lets the reader know when to stop or pause.

How is the comma used as an interrupter in this sentence? If this car, an old junk heap, ever starts, we will go! appositive direct address parenthetical expression summary coordinate adjectives preceding a noun

appositive

How is the comma used as an interrupter in this sentence? Joe, the coach, is sick. appositive direct address parenthetical expression summary coordinate adjectives preceding a noun

appositive

How is the comma used as an interrupter in this sentence? Teflon®, a nonstick coating material, is a chemical cohesion. appositive direct address parenthetical expression summary coordinate adjectives preceding a noun

appositive

How is the comma used as an interrupter in this sentence? Walking the tight rope, an amazing feat, is a dangerous career. appositive direct address parenthetical expression summary coordinate adjectives preceding a noun

appositive

the placing of a word or expression beside another so that the second explains and means the same thing as the first

appositive

How is the comma used as an interrupter in this sentence? The large, hushed crowd moved noiselessly away when they heard that the "Thresher" was doomed. appositive direct address parenthetical expression summary coordinate adjectives preceding a noun

coordinate adjectives preceding a noun

The four situations requiring comma interrupters are _____.

coordinate adjectives preceding a noun appositives direct address parenthetical expressions

The----- is used to mark interruptions in thought and brief summaries of content.

dash

a type of sentence that makes a statement or an assertion

declarative

a conversation between two or more persons. Certain punctuation is required

dialogue

How is the comma used as an interrupter in this sentence? I think, my dear Watson, that you are on to something. appositive direct address parenthetical expression summary coordinate adjectives preceding a noun

direct address

How is the comma used as an interrupter in this sentence? Sally, when do you think you're going to get the pizza? appositive direct address parenthetical expression summary coordinate adjectives preceding a noun

direct address

Which of the following punctuation most easily loses its effectiveness if overused? question mark exclamation point period

exclamation point

a type of sentence that shows surprise or excitement

exclamatory

the end of a complete unit of thought (sentence) shown by end punctuation

full stop

a sentence making a demand or request

imperative

a type of sentence that asks a question

interrogative

What type of punctuation is used within a sentence?

linking marks

what is another important group of punctuation marks

linking marks

If you wanted to express to your friend that you are surprised or upset that he never calls his mother, which of the following would you use? 1) You never remember to call your mother! 2) You never remember to call your mother. 3) You never remember to call your mother?

number one

Select the sentence showing the proper punctuation for joining independent clauses. 1) It's going to storm; you'd better take a sweater. 2) It's going to storm, you'd better take a sweater. 3) Neither sentence is correct.

number one

Select the sentence showing the proper punctuation for joining independent clauses. 1) Today is a beautiful day; the sun is shining. 2) Today is a beautiful day, the sun is shining.

number one

Two independent clauses may be joined by _____. 1) using a semicolon between the clauses without a conjunction 2) using a semicolon between the clauses only with a conjunction

number one

Which of the following is an interrogative sentence? 1) We have plenty of flour, right? 2) I am wondering if you remembered to give the paper boy his check. 3) Call an ambulance!

number one

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? 1) Let's go to the beach since you love to swim 2) Let's go to the beach, since you love to swim 3)Let's go to the beach since you love to swim

number three

Linking marks signal that the reader should _____. 1) stop when reading the sentence 2) pause but not stop when reading the sentence 3) either stop or pause when reading the sentence

number two

Select the sentence showing the proper punctuation for joining independent clauses. 1) Arturo loves to hike, he's familiar with all the local trails 2) Arturo loves to hike; he's familiar with all the local trails. 3) Neither sentence is correct.

number two

Select the sentence showing the proper punctuation for joining independent clauses. 1) I like the Colorado Rockies; but I also like the Catskills. 2) I like the Colorado Rockies, but I also like the Catskills.

number two

Select the sentence showing the proper punctuation for joining independent clauses. 1) We wanted to go hiking, however it rained. 2) We wanted to go hiking; however, it rained.

number two

Two independent clauses may be joined by _____. 1) using a semicolon before the conjunctions and, but, or, for, nor, so, and yet 2) using a comma before the conjunctions and, but, or, for, nor, so, and yet

number two

a word or phrase giving further information about something in the sentence

parenthetical

How is the comma used as an interrupter in this sentence? Who, in your opinion, won the battle of Waterloo? appositive direct address parenthetical expression summary coordinate adjectives preceding a noun

parenthetical expression

How is the comma used as an interrupter in this sentence? You are, as you well know, a candidate for class president. appositive direct address parenthetical expression summary coordinate adjectives preceding a noun

parenthetical expression

Which of the following is used to punctuate a declarative sentence? period question mark parentheses

period

What of the following is true? Commas link ideas by themselves. Conjunctions separate ideas. Semicolons link ideas.

semicolons link ideas

How is the dash used as an interrupter in this sentence? Birth, death, and taxes—you can't get away from them! appositive direct address parenthetical expression summary coordinate adjectives preceding a noun

summary

How is the dash used as an interrupter in this sentence? Money, popularity, love—none of these things will replace inner peace. appositive direct address parenthetical expression summary coordinate adjectives preceding a noun

summary

Two independent clauses may be joined by _____.

using a semicolon before a conjunctive adverb

Good writing should rely more on _____ than on _____ for effective expression. 1) punctuation; words 2) words; punctuation 3) end marks; internal punctuation

words; punctuation