1. Identify the correctly punctuated complex sentence:
a) Although he was tired; he still went for a jog.
b) Although he was tired, he still went for a jog.
c) Although, he was tired; he still went for a jog.
d) Although he was tired; still, he went for a jog.
Answer: b)
2. Which sentence uses the semicolon correctly?
a) The concert was exhilarating; my friends attended it.
b) The concert was exhilarating, my friends attended it.
c) The concert was exhilarating my friends; attended it.
d) The concert was exhilarating: my friends attended it.
Answer: a)
3. Choose the sentence with the correct use of a colon:
a) Her study plan included: reading, writing and revision.
b) Her study plan included, reading, writing and revision.
c) Her study plan included; reading, writing and revision.
d) Her study plan included: reading; writing; and revision.
Answer: a)
4. Identify the correctly punctuated complex sentence:
a) Despite the storm she walked outside; the rain poured incessantly.
b) Despite the storm, she walked outside, the rain poured incessantly.
c) Despite the storm, she walked outside; the rain poured incessantly.
d) Despite the storm she walked outside, the rain poured incessantly.
Answer: c)
5. Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
a) The beauty of a sunset; although ephemeral, remains etched in memories.
b) The beauty of a sunset, although ephemeral remains etched in memories.
c) The beauty of a sunset although ephemeral, remains etched in memories.
d) The beauty of a sunset, although ephemeral, remains etched in memories.
Answer: d)
6. Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
a) He asked an impertinent question; it was intrusive.
b) he asked an impertinent question; It was intrusive!
c) He asked an impertinent question, It was intrusive.
d) He asked an impertinent question; it was intrusive
Answer: a)
7. Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
a) His enthusiasm for the subject, made the class more engaging.
b) His enthusiasm for the subject; made the class more engaging.
c) His enthusiasm for the subject made the class more engaging.
d) His enthusiasm for the subject: made the class more engaging.
Answer: c)
8. Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
a) Despite feeling constrained by time limits, she delivered an impressive presentation to the panel.
b) Despite, feeling constrained by time limits, she delivered an impressive presentation to the panel.
c) Despite feeling constrained by time limits; she, delivered an impressive presentation to the panel.
d) Despite feeling constrained, by time limits, she delivered an impressive presentation to the panel.
Answer: a)
9. Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
a) The new policys’ implementation seemed to contravene existing regulations, resulting in a contradictory situation where the rules clashed.
b) The new policy's implementation seemed to contravene existing regulations, resulting in a contradictory situation where the rules clashed.
c) The new policy's implementation seemed to contravene, existing regulations, resulting in a contradictory situation; where the rules clashed.
d) The new policy's implementation, seemed to contravene existing regulations, resulting in a contradictory situation where the rules clashed.
Answer: b)
10. Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
a) His reprehensible behaviour, despite repeated warnings, left an indelible mark, on the company's reputation.
b) His reprehensible behaviour, despite; repeated warnings, left an indelible mark on the company's reputation.
c) His reprehensible behaviour despite repeated warnings left an indelible mark on the company's reputation
d) His reprehensible behaviour, despite repeated warnings, left an indelible mark on the company's reputation.
Answer: d)
11. Identify the correct option with the right punctuation: (CREST 2021-22)
a) Miss England contestant: Melissa Raouf, has brought the spotlight, to the competition after becoming the first contestant to compete without makeup. In its 94 year history: the pageant has never had a bare-faced contestant, and the move, has gained raouf a flood of support on social media.
b) Miss England contestant, Melissa Raouf, has brought the spotlight to the competition after becoming the first contestant to compete without makeup. In its 94 year history the pageant has never had a bare-faced contestant, and the move has gained Raouf a flood of support on social media.
c) Miss england contestant, Melissa raouf, has brought the spotlight- to the competition after becoming the first contestant to compete without makeup. In its 94 year history- the
pageant has never had a bare-faced contestant, and the move has gained raouf a flood of support on social media..
d) miss England contestant, melissa Raouf, has brought the spotlight to the competition after becoming the first contestant to compete without makeup; In its 94 year history the pageant has never had a bare-faced contestant, and the move has gained Raouf a flood of support on social media.
Answer: b)
12. Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
a) While she enjoys many activities—such as hiking, swimming, and cycling—her favourite hobby, surprisingly, is bird-watching.
b) While she enjoys many activities; such as hiking, swimming, and cycling—her favourite hobby, surprisingly is bird-watching.
c) While she enjoys many activities such as hiking, swimming, and cycling—her favourite hobby surprisingly, is bird-watching.
d) While she enjoys many activities: such as hiking, swimming, and cycling—her favourite hobby, surprisingly is bird-watching.
Answer: a)
13. Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
a) The new policy, which was implemented last month—has already shown positive results; however, some adjustments are still needed.
b) The new policy which was implemented last month, has already shown positive results; however, some adjustments are still needed.
c) The new policy, which was implemented last month, has already shown positive results; however, some adjustments are still needed.
d) The new policy which was implemented last month—has already shown positive results, however some adjustments are still needed.
Answer: c)
14. Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
a) The committee's decision was final; no further appeals would be considered, however, they agreed to review the process next year.
b) The committee's decision was final; no further appeals would be considered; however, they agreed to review the process next year.
c) The committee's decision was final: no further appeals would be considered however, they agreed to review the process next year.
d) The committee's decision was final; no further appeals would be considered—however, they agreed to review the process next year.
Answer: b)
15. Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
a) Because of the storm, our flight was delayed; we had to wait at the airport for several hours—it was a frustrating experience.
b) Because of the storm, our flight was delayed; we had to wait at the airport for several hours, it was a frustrating experience.
c) Because of the storm our flight was delayed—we had to wait at the airport for several hours; it was a frustrating experience.
d) Because of the storm; our flight was delayed—we had to wait at the airport for several hours; it was a frustrating experience.
Answer: a)
16. Identify the correct option with the right punctuation: (CREST 2023-24)
a) Autumn also known as fall in American and Canadian English is one of the four temperate seasons Autumn marks the transition from Summer to Winter, in September or March when the duration of daylight becomes noticeably shorter and the temperature cools considerably.
b) Autumn also known as fall in american, and Canadian English is one of the four temperate seasons Autumn, marks the transition from summer to winter, in September or March when the duration of daylight becomes noticeably shorter and the temperature cools considerably
c) Autumn also known as fall in American and canadian english is one of the four temperate seasons autumn marks the transition from summer to winter, in september or march when the duration of daylight becomes noticeably shorter and the temperature cools considerably.
d) Autumn, also known as fall in American and Canadian English, is one of the four temperate seasons. Autumn marks the transition from summer to winter, in September or March, when the duration of daylight becomes noticeably shorter and the temperature cools considerably.
Answer: d)
17. Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
a) "It's essential," the coach said, "to stay focused during the game; remember to communicate with your teammates and keep your eye on the ball."
b) "It's essential," the coach said "to stay focused during the game; remember to communicate with your teammates and keep your eye on the ball."
c) "It's essential" the coach said, "to stay focused during the game; remember to communicate with your teammates and keep your eye on the ball."
d) "It's essential" the coach said "to stay focused during the game; remember to communicate with your teammates and keep your eye on the ball."
Answer: a)
18. Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
a) "After careful consideration," the board decided "to approve the new policy, which will take effect starting next month."
b) "After careful consideration" the board decided, "to approve the new policy, which will take effect starting next month."
c) "After careful consideration," the board decided, "to approve the new policy, which will take effect starting next month."
d) "After careful consideration" the board decided "to approve the new policy, which will take effect starting next month."
Answer: a)
19. Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
a) "The concert," she noted, "was a huge success; the band played all their hits, and the audience was thrilled with the performance."
b) "The concert," she noted "was a huge success; the band played all their hits, and the audience was thrilled with the performance."
c) "The concert" she noted, "was a huge success; the band played all their hits, and the audience was thrilled with the performance."
d) "The concert" she noted "was a huge success; the band played all their hits, and the audience was thrilled with the performance."
Answer: a)
20. Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
a) "The new policy," she explained "will cover all employees (including part-time and temporary staff) and it will take effect immediately."
b)"The new policy," she explained, "will cover all employees (including part-time and temporary staff), and it will take effect immediately."
c) "The new policy" she explained, "will cover all employees (including part-time and temporary staff), and it will take effect immediately."
d) "The new policy" she explained "will cover all employees (including part-time and temporary staff) and it will take effect immediately."
Answer: b)
