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Verbal Ability Punctuations Online Quiz
Following quiz provides Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) related to Punctuations. You will have to read all the given answers and click over the correct answer. If you are not sure about the answer then you can check the answer using Show Answer button. You can use Next Quiz button to check new set of questions in the quiz.
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Q 1 - Select the correctly punctuated sentence
A - We were the first to praise all the girls' courage.
B - We were the first to praise all the girl's courage.
Answer : A
Explanation
Noun + 's is used to describe possession and ownership. Plural nouns will have the following structure — nouns + s'
Q 2 - Select the correctly punctuated sentence
A - I like having; puri, pulses, cheese and vegetables.
B - I like having puri pulses cheese and vegetables.
Answer : C
Explanation
‘,’ is used to list down names, to differentiate between two or more sentences, and to get pauses shorter than ‘;’
Q 3 - Select the correctly punctuated sentence
A - I love reading O Henry; English is a very expressive language.
B - I love reading O Henry English; is a very expressive language.
C - I love reading O Henry, English is a very expressive language.
D - I love reading O Henry English: is a very expressive language.
Answer : A
Explanation
';' is used to get a pause slightly longer than what ',' gives.
Q 4 - Select the correctly punctuated sentence
A - "I like this place," he said. "There’s so much greenery."
B - "I like this place," he said, There’s so much greenery."
Answer : A
Explanation
"" are used for mentioning direct quotations and sometimes, to sound sarcastic.
Q 5 - Select the correctly punctuated sentence
A - My favorite breakfast is: corn flakes, milk and fruit juice.
B - These constitute my favorite breakfast: corn flakes, milk and fruit juice.
C - My favorite breakfast is: corn flakes, milk and fruit juice.
D - These are my favorite breakfast is: corn flakes milk and fruit juice.
Answer : B
Explanation
‘:’ is used to start a list, however, the part of the sentence to the left of the colon is not dependent for complete meaning on the part of the sentence to the right of the colon, as there are only items listed to the right.
Q 6 - Select the correctly punctuated sentence
A - Give me: toast, eggs, cheese and juice.
B - I love: toast, eggs, cheese and juice.
C - I love a huge breakfast: toast, eggs, cheese and juice.
D - Bring me a huge breakfast: toast, eggs, cheese and juice.
Answer : C
Explanation
‘:’ is used to start a list, however, the part of the sentence to the left of the colon is not dependent for complete meaning on the part of the sentence to the right of the colon, as there are only items listed to the right.
Q 7 - Select the correctly punctuated sentence
A - English is very important for job opportunities-despite its complexity.
B - English is very important for job opportunities- although people ignore it.
D - English is very important for job opportunities-even if it is sometimes confusing.
Answer : C
Explanation
"-" is used as an additional part to the sentence, i.e., to provide more information in support or in relation to the main sentence.
Q 8 - Select the correctly punctuated sentence
A - Household firms are gaining popularity- their customers have doubled.
B - Household firms are gaining popularity- and it’s a good thing too.
C - DIY is becoming increasingly popular- many people are interested in it.
D - Household firms are gaining popularity-but mainly in the South East.
Answer : C
Explanation
"-" is used as an additional part to the sentence, i.e., to provide more information in support or in relation to the main sentence.
Q 9 - Select the correctly punctuated sentence
A - Once, the storm was over The Kumars were able to set sail for the lost island.
B - Once the storm was over, the Kumars were able to set sail for the lost island.
C - Once the storm was over the Kumars were able to set sail for the lost island.
D - Once,the storm was over The Kumars were able to set sail for the lost island.
Answer : B
Explanation
‘,’ is used to list down names, to differentiate between two or more sentences, and to get pauses shorter than ‘;’
Q 10 - Select the correctly punctuated sentence
A - I am staying home, and is going to meet her parents.
B - I am staying home, and my wife is going to meet her parents.
C - I am staying home and is going to meet her parents.
D - I am staying home, and my wife is going to meet her parents.
Answer : B
Explanation
‘,’ is used to list down names, to differentiate between two or more sentences, and to get pauses shorter than ‘;’
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