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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 - All the buildings glass-structures' are newly installed.
B - All the buildings glass-structure's are newly installed.
C - All the buildings' glass-structures are newly installed.
D - All the building's glass-structures are newly installed.
Answer : C
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 - As the sun rose. Shobha was waking up.
B - As the sun rose, Shobha was waking up.
Answer : B
Explanation
‘,’ is used to list down names, to differentiate between two or more sentences, and to get pauses shorter than ‘;’
Q 4 - Select the correctly punctuated sentence
A - Jeena Param's wife was kind, generous, resourceful and very helping.
B - Jeena, Param's wife, was kind generous resourceful and very helping.
C - Jeena, Param's wife, was kind, generous, resourceful and very helping.
D - Jeena Param's wife, was kind generous, resourceful and very helping.
Answer : C
Explanation
',' is used to list down names, qualities and to get pauses shorter than ';'
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 - These are a few of my favorite things: tea, scones, and butter.
B - For breakfast I would like: tea, scones, and butter.
C - This would be my favorite breakfast: tea, scones, and butter.
Answer : A
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 - Kabi hates household chores- he prefers someone else to do it.
B - Kabi hates household chores - too much like office work.
C - Kabi hates household chores- it makes him sick.
D - Kabi hates household chores- the wallpaper in her house is peeling.
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 - Jerry has recently started learning the piano-he finds it very relaxing.
B - Jerry has recently started learning the piano - a relaxing hobby.
C - Jerry has recently started learning the piano - I pity his neighbors.
D - Jerry has recently started learning the piano- although he has no musical talent.
Answer : A
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 - Jeena, a talented woman in the world of business are planning to run for president.
B - Jeena, a talented woman in the world of business, are planning to run for president.
C - Jeena a talented woman in the world of business, are planning to run for president.
D - Jeena a talented woman in the world of business are planning to run for president.
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 - Given the hostile Weather conditions it is surprising that the holiday was so enjoyable.
B - Given the hostile Weather conditions it is surprising that the holiday was so enjoyable.
C - Given the hostile weather conditions, it is surprising that the holiday was so enjoyable.
D - Given, the hostile Weather conditions, it is surprising that the holiday was so enjoyable.
Answer : C
Explanation
‘,’ is used to list down names, to differentiate between two or more sentences, and to get pauses shorter than ‘;’
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