IBT Sample Questions Punctuation

For questions 1 to 3, choose the correct punctuation for each sentence.

The plan will no longer work the students have already left.

1 Which word should have a semi-colon (;) after it?

A plan
B will
C work
D students

The reactions of the footballers Jon and Mo showed Kelly that she was right.

2 After which two words should a comma (,) be placed?

A reactions footballers
B footballers Mo
C Mo Kelly
D reactions Kelly

‘I have been waiting,’ said Tina with a smile 3 almost ten minutes.’

3 Which of these best fills the space?

A , ‘for
B ‘, for
C . ‘For
D ‘. For

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