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1. Which sentence correctly uses the Oxford comma?

A They were red, blue and green. B They were red, blue, and green. C They were red blue and, green. D They were, red, blue and green.

2. Which is the correct use of a semicolon?

A I laughed; loudly. B Earth is old; it formed 4.5 billion years ago. C I swear I saw a rabbit; bear; or mouse downstairs. D Canada is beautiful; so many impressive boats.

3. Which use of a colon is incorrect?

A She had doctorates in two areas: philosophy and physics. B I have to get surgery on my arm: I fell out of a tree. C She said :stop running!: D I knew exactly what I wanted: pizza.

4. Which is the correct use of an en dash?

A The Chicago–New York flight left at 6:00. B Don’t go–I’ll make dinner. C I promised–well, sorta–that we’d go. D I’ve told you a million–times, no.

5. Which is the correct use of an em dash?

A I went to the movies—despite having homework—and saw Jaws. B She said, —sometimes I wish I had a cat. C No—way, did she really say that? D The dinner is from 6:00—9:00.

6. Which is the correct use of parentheses?

A We flew (I’m craving pizza) overseas. B His name is Alexander (Alex for short). C Why do cats (meow) and dogs (woof)? D None of these are correct.

7. Which is the correct use of an ellipsis?

A I wonder if…Oh, never mind. B I thought you knew…she’s going to be okay. C All of these are correct. D “Don’t do it”…she said.

8. Which correctly uses a period/full stop?

A The store had mangoes, apples, kiwis, etc. B The store had mangoes, apples, kiwis, etc..

9. Fill in the blank: This old thing? ___ broken!

A It’s B Its

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