Question 1

I want this to be done _________

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precisely, carefully and immediately.

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precisely, carefully and as soon as possible.

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with accurate measures, carefully, immediately.

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precisely, with proper precaution and immediately.

Question 2

My wife is ________

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an artist, singer and dancer.

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an artist, sings and a dancer.

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an artist, singer and dances.

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an artist, sings and dances.

Question 3

The protest was ________

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peaceful, organized and goal-oriented.

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non-violent, without any chaos and goal-oriented.

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peaceful, without any chaos and goal-oriented.

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non-violent, organized and not scattered.

Question 4

Ceren went to buy coffee, and a muffin.

Is the Oxford comma properly used in this sentence?

Accepted Answer

False

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True

Question 5

Identify the correct comma usage:

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I am going to an expensive summer resort with a healthy, strong man.

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I am going to a summer, expensive resort with a strong, healthy man.

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I am going to an expensive, summer resort with a healthy, strong man.

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I am going to a summer, expensive resort with a healthy, strong man.

Question 6

Is the following phrase correct:

He walked all the way home, he shut the door.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 7

To set off nonessential words, clauses, and phrases we do not use commas.

Accepted Answer

False

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True

Question 8

Which of these sentences uses commas correctly?

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The man said he grew up in Richmond, Va., and would like to go back.

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The man said he grew up in Richmond Va. and would like to go back.

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The man said, he grew up in Richmond, Va., and would like to go back.

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The man said he grew up in Richmond, Va. and would like to go back.

Question 9

Which one is the correct answer?

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She left Albany, New York, on January 18 of that year.

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She left Albany, New York on January 18, of that year.

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She left Albany New York on January 18, of that year.

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She left Albany New York, on January 18 of that year.

Question 10

Which one is the correct answer?

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"Why," I asked, "are you still here in Maine?"

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"Why," I asked. "Are you still here in Maine?".

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"Why" I asked "are you still here in Maine?"

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"Why" I asked "Are you still here in Maine"?

Question 11

Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated with respect to the use of a comma after a name followed by Sr. or Jr.?

Accepted Answer

John F. Kennedy, Jr. was the son of President John F. Kennedy.

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John F. Kennedy Jr, was the son of President John F. Kennedy.

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John F. Kennedy Jr. was the son of President John F. Kennedy.

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John F. Kennedy Jr., was the son of President John F. Kennedy.

Question 12

Which sentence is correctly punctuated with respect to using a comma in a city-state pair?

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The conference will be held in Atlanta, Georgia, in May.

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They vacationed in Miami Florida and had a great time.

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He grew up in Brooklyn New York.

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She moved from Houston Texas to Los Angeles California.

Question 13

Which of the following sentences has correctly used a comma to set off an interrupting expression?

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The weather, on the other hand, was perfect for an outdoor picnic.

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The weather on the other hand was perfect for an outdoor picnic.

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The weather on the other hand, was perfect for an outdoor picnic.

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The weather, on the other hand was perfect for an outdoor picnic.

Question 14

Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated with respect to using a comma after a word that introduces a sentence?

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Well, I suppose we could leave early if you're ready.

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Well I suppose we could leave early, if you're ready.

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Well I suppose we could leave early if you're ready.

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Well, I suppose we could leave early, if you're ready.

Question 15

Which sentence correctly uses a comma to set off the name, nickname, term of endearment, or title of a person directly addressed?

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Good morning, Ms. Smith.

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What's up broski?

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Excuse me sir, do you have the time?

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How are you John?

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