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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.
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 - The teams coach's temper spoiled the player's performance.
B - The team's coach's temper spoiled the players' performance.
C - The teams coach's temper spoiled the players' performance.
D - The team's coach's temper spoiled the player's performance.
Answer : B
Explanation
Noun + ’s is used to describe possession and ownership. Plural nouns will have the following structure — nouns + s'
Q 3 - Select the correctly punctuated sentence
A - These countries have a lot in common; Italy, India and Brazil.
B - These countries have a lot in common: Italy, India and Brazil.
C - These countries have a lot in common: Italy, India and Brazil.
D - These countries have a lot in common Italy, India and Brazil.
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 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 - In the backpack there were: books, an iPod, and ear-plugs.
B - In the backpack were the following: books, an iPod, and ear-plugs.
C - In the backpack there were: books, an iPod, and ear-plugs.
D - In the backpack were the following: books, an iPod, and ear-plugs.
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 - The mansion was: modern, spacious and luxurious.
B - Our mansion looked: modern, spacious and luxurious.
C - I like a mansion to be all of the following: modern, spacious and luxurious.
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 - Paris is a beautiful city – fashion and food.
B - Honolulu is beautiful - the noodles there are the best.
Answer : B
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 - I am not getting that car: I am broke.
B - I am not getting that car; I am in no hurry!!
C - I am not getting that car, too expensive!
D - I am not getting that car - it has very low ground clearance.
Answer : D
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 - The Kumars used to live in an, old, dilapidated, ramshackle house.
B - The Kumars used to live in an old, dilapidated, ramshackle house.
C - The Kumars used to live in an old, dilapidated, ramshackle, house.
D - The Kumars used to live in an old dilapidated ramshackle, house.
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 like having cake and sweeteners, not vegetables.
B - I like having, cake and sweeteners, not vegetables.
Answer : A
Explanation
‘,’ is used to list down names, to differentiate between two or more sentences, and to get pauses shorter than ‘;’
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