ae PUNCTUATION ) savanced level questions. MiniTest4 Which of the following has the correct punctuation? A. “Sergeant Anthony will show you to the cell,” the detective informed shocked Amanda. B “Sergeant Anthony will show you to the cell” the detective informed shocked Amanda. C “Sergeant Anthony will show you to the cell”, the detective informed shocked Amanda. D_ “Sergeant anthony will show you to the cell,” The detective informed shocked Amanda, Which of the following has the correct punctuation? A. “can’t see any reason why we shouldn't go to the game. It’s only $10 each,” whined Jessie. B “Lcan’t see any reason why we shouldn’t go to the game. It’s only $10 each,” whined jessie. C “Lcan’t see any reason why we shouldn’t go to the game. It’s only $10 each.” whined Jessie. D “Tcan’t see any reason why we shouldn’t go to the game. It’s only $10 each, whined Jessie. Which of the following has the correct punctuation? A. In an authoritative tone, Professor hewes informed the students, “This essay is worth 50% of your final mark for psychology 1001.” B_Inan authoritative tone, Professor Hewes informed the students, “This essay is worth 50% of your final mark for psychology 1001.” C Inan authoritative tone, Professor Hewes informed the students, “This essay is worth 50% of your final mark for Psychology 1001.” D_ Inan authoritative tone, Professor Hewes informed the students, This essay is worth 50% of Your final mark for Psychology 1001.” Which of the following has the correct punctuation? A. “Did you know that Bear grylls is the youngest ever Chief Scout?” asked Joseph in surprise. B_ “Did you know that Bear Grylls is the youngest ever Chief Scout?” asked Joseph in surprise. C “Did you know that bear Grylls is the youngest ever Chief Scout?” asked Joseph in surprise. D “Did you know that Bear Grylls is the youngest ever Chief Scout!” asked joseph in surprise. Which of the following correctly completes the sentence? My family listened to me when I warned them about the storm. A. should of B should've shouldv’e D should’ave Which of the following correctly completes the sentence? Dad reckons the army won the war if they had thought more strategically. A could of B could’ave C could've D couldv’e/ 7 8 | | | 9 of vot rof of a e, se. se. ai, e. 12 13 Which of the following correctly completes the sentence? it impossible for a human being to live on Mars? Isnit Tsnt Isn't Isnot comp Which of the following has the correct punctuation? ‘A. Lord darcy felt sick and was forced to leave the ceremony early. B Lord Darcy felt sick and was forced to leave the ceremony early! € lord Darcy felt sick and was forced to leave the ceremony early. D_ Lord Darcy felt sick and was forced to leave the ceremony early. Which of the following has the correct punctuation? A. Upon arriving at the capital city of London, detective Jones was summoned to Washington DC. B_ Upon arriving at the capital city of london, Detective Jones was summoned to Washington DC. C Upon arriving at the capital city of London, Detective Jones was summoned to Washington DC. D_ Upon arriving at the capital city of London, Detective Jones was summoned to washington DC. Which of the following has the correct punctuation? A. Lisa, Joe and Anthony spent over four hours shopping at Warringah Mall. B Lisa, joe and Anthony spent over four hours shopping at Warringah Mall. € Lisa, Joe and Anthony spent over four hours shopping at warringah Mall. D_ Lisa, Joe and anthony spent over four hours shopping at Warringah Mall Which sentence has the correct punctuation? A. The little boy, wearing only his pyjamas! raced after the ice-cream truck. B_ The little boy—wearing only his pyjamas, raced after the ice-cream truck. © The little boy. wearing only his pyjamas, raced after the ice-cream truck. D_ The little boy, wearing only his pyjamas, raced after the ice-cream truck. Which sentence has the correct punctuation? A The class was unruly, even the clever kids and, the teacher could not cope. B_ The class was unruly, even the clever kids and the teacher, could not cope. C The class was unruly, even the clever kids, and the teacher could not cope. D_ The class was unruly even the clever kids, and the teacher could not cope. Which sentence has the correct punctuation? A. Cycling as fast as his legs would move Harry, sped down the hill. B_ Cycling as fast as his legs, would move Harry sped down the hill. C Cycling as fast as his legs would move, Harry sped down the hill. D_ Cycling as fast, as his legs would move Harry sped down the hill. @Q i> Waser a epavintions 6A pages 144-145,Brackets () are needed in this sentence, Which part of the sentence needs brackets? I can't stand ice-cream I know some people find this strange because it gives me terrible headaches. A. find this strange B_ I know some people find this strange C because it gives me headaches D Iknow 15. Which punctuation mark should be used in both spaces in this sentence? This is the longest. and worst __novel that I have been forced to read! A. dashes (—) B full stops (.) semicolons (;) D exclamation marks (1) 16 Which option correctly completes the sentence? ‘unaware of the impact that consuming animal products is having on our bodies and our planet. A Were B We're © Where D We’are 17 Which option correctly completes the sentence? Did you notice that cut my hair recently? A I've B Ive Cc Tave D lof 18 Which sentence has the correct punctuation? A Clearly, the young children are not prepared for their trip to Italy. B Clearly the young children, are not prepared for their trip to Italy. © Clearly the young children are not prepared for their trip to Italy. D Clearly the young children are not prepared for their trip to italy. Which sentence has the correct punctuation? A Thinking only of himself—Peter began eating the chocolates in the box. B Thinking only of himself Peter began eating the chocolates in the box. © Thinking only of himself, Peter began eating the chocolates in the box! D Thinking only of himself, Peter began eating the chocolates in the box. @ (Answers and explanations on pages 1| 2 2 2B m4 as Which sentence has the correct punctuation? A. [certainly wouldn’t trust a surgeon who wasn't registered as a professional B I certainly wouldn’t trust a surgeon, who wasn’t registered as a professional. C certainly would’nt trust a surgeon who wasn't registered as a professional, D_ I certainly wouldn’t trust a surgeon who was’nt registered as a professional. Which sentence has the correct punctuation? A. “Don't worry about coming in to work tomorrow, her boss said, “As the office is flooded.” B “Don't worry about coming in to work tomorrow,” her boss said, “as the office is flooded.” € “Don't worry about coming in to work tomorrow” her boss said, “as the office is flooded.” D “Don’t worry about coming in to work tomorrow”, her boss said, “as the office is flooded.” Which sentence has the correct punctuation? ‘A. There are obvious dangers in rock-climbing ... climbers must be aware of the risks they are taking. B_ There are obvious dangers in rock-climbing. climbers must be aware of the risks they are taking. ©. There are obvious dangers in rock-climbing; climbers must be aware of the risks they are taking. D_ There are obvious dangers in rock-climbing, climbers must be aware of the risks they are taking, pizza, hot chips and fried rice curry, chocolate and pizza A Marty and June like curry while they also like to eat pizza, hot chips, fried rice and chocolate. B Both Marty and June like to eat food; they eat curry, pizza, hot chips, fried rice and chocolate. The favourite food of both Marty and June is pizza; Marty also likes eating hot chips and fried rice while June also likes eating curry and chocolate. D Marty and June eat pizza together; June likes to eat chocolate and curry, and Marty likes hot chips and fried rice. Which sentence has the correct punctuation? “Thank goodness it’s finished!” exclaimed Ms Peters. “I thought it would never end.” “Thank goodness it’s finished! exclaimed Ms Peters, “I thought it would never end.” “Thank goodness it’s finished” exclaimed Ms Peters, I thought it would never end.” “Thank goodness it’s finished” exclaimed Ms Peters. “I thought it would never end.” comp Which sentence has the correct punctuation? A My father once commented “that the difficulty of life lies in forging your own identity.” B My father once commented that the difficulty of life lies in forging your own identity. C My father once commented that “the difficulty of life lies in forging your own identity, D My father “once commented that the difficulty of life lies in forging your own identity. @Q (> Answers and explanations on pages 144-145Circle the letter where the missing apostrophe (”) should go. A B The accident, which resulted in three death's, was caused by the car¥s faulty accelerator. Circle the letter where the missing apostrophe (’) should go. A B c D ¥, force’: Y 4, Japan's force’s entered World War II in December 1941 and swiftly achieved a serie’s of victories, Circle the letter where the missing apostrophe ( ) should go. A B 1, The laboratory"s equipment made investigating the germination of rare seeds much easier. Circle the letter where the missing apostrophe (* ) should go. A B c I, J, v His parent"s were unimpressed with James"s poor behaviour at the movie's. Circle the letter where the missing apostrophe (* ) should go. A B Cc Cstro's partnership with the wool industry has ellowed for numerous advances D J. in wool technologie's Circle the letter where the missing apostrophe (*) should go. A B v u Craig's ideas about shopping centre's seem strange to me. Circle the letter where the missing apostrophe ( ) should go. A B t Deliverie%s made overnight made it easier for the continuation ofthe schools agriculture projec. Circle the letter where the missing apostrophe (* ) should go. A B c Doctor's believe that an individual's decision! affect his/her health in the future. 's made about drinking early in life can drastically Which option correctly completes this sentence? I decided to leave university yesterday. A. last Thursday; reality hit B_ last Thursday: reality hit © last Thursday, reality hit D_ last Thursday ... reality hitly 10 " 2B 4 15 16 7 Which option correctly completes this sentence? ‘The building is infested with destroyed. A. vermin, itis to be B_ vermin; itis to be C vermin! itis to be D vermin... it is to be Which option correctly completes this sentence? After much discussion the decision was made to leave stranded for seventeen days. A. the island; they had been B_ the island, they had been the island ... they had been D_ the island—they had been Which punctuation mark should be used in both spaces in this sentence? Belinda’s and Craig’s three children Ayden, Blake and Claudine are the most delightful children I have met. A — (dash) B :(colon) (ellipsis) D (semicolon) Which punctuation mark should be used in both spaces in this sentence? “Lhaven't been sleeping well since youknow —_ it's really hard losing such a close friend,” cried Angie. ‘A = (dash) B_ (colon) © (ellipsis) D ; (semicolon) Which punctuation mark should be used in the space in this sentence? Thave only ever wanted what's best for you Tdon’t know why you fight me. A. , (comma) B :(colon) C (ellipsis) D_; (semicolon) Which of the following correctly completes the sentence? The teacher told the children that backstage was for only. A performers B performer's C performers’ D_performers’s Which of the following correctly completes the sentence? Soccer has become almost as popular in Australia for as AFL. A spectators’ B spectators C spectator’s D spectators’s Which of the following correctly completes the sentence? My family has never been interested in keeping up with the A Jones’ B Jones's € Jones D Joneses18 19 20 a 2 23 24 25 Which of the following correctly completes the sentence? Thave no clue the team got their new jackets from; I want one. A. where B wear © we're D were Which of the following correctly completes the sentence? The boy the best in the class is Charlie. A who's B whose C whose’ D whos Which of the following correctly completes the sentence? ‘You know that not the only people ready to sacrifice themselves, don’t you? A they're B their © there D the'yre Which of the following correctly completes the sentence? Ithad been believed that the Titanic be sunk. A could'nt B couldn't € couldnt D could’not Which sentence has the correct punctuation? A. With his heart beating fast. Ryo pulled open the door. B With his heart beating fast, Ryo pulled open the door. With his heart beating fast—Ryo pulled open the door. D With his heart beating fast! Ryo pulled open the door. Which sentence has the correct punctuation? A. Dancing with glee, the tiny girl accepted her certificate, B Dancing with glee! the tiny girl accepted her certificate. © Dancing with glee. the tiny girl accepted her certificate. D Dancing with glee—the tiny girl accepted her certificate. Which sentence has the correct punctuation? A. Every summer, even the very hot one last year! I visit the Lakes District. B_ Every summer, even the very hot one last year. I visit the Lakes District. C Every summer, even the very hot one last year, I visit the Lakes District. D Every summer, even the very hot one last year—I visit the Lakes District, Which sentence has the correct punctuation? A. Swiftly and softly, Smaug the dragon flew over the mountain. B_ Swiftly and softly: Smaug the dragon flew over the mountain. C Swiftly and softly. Smaug the dragon flew over the mountain. D_ Switly and softly—Smaug the dragon flew over the mountain. @Q ia cae