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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 - Shobha's grandmas house is beside her landlord's apartment.
B - Shobhas grandma's house is beside her landlord's apartment.
C - Shobha's grandmas' house is beside her landlords' apartment.
D - Shobha's grandma's house is beside her landlord's apartment.
Answer : D
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 - It's owners made The parrot's life miserablea>
B - It's owners' made The parrots life miserable
Answer : D
Explanation
Its is used to express possession and ownership for babies, animals and non-living things.
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 - You have only one way out of this mess: ask for forgiveness.
B - You have only one way out of this mess ask for forgiveness.
C - You have only one way out of this mess. Ask for forgiveness.
D - You have only one way out of this mess, ask for forgiveness.
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 5 - Select the correctly punctuated sentence
A - Arjuna could see only one thing: the eye of the fish.
B - Arjuna could see only one thing the eye of the fish.
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 6 - Select the correctly punctuated sentence
A - We have to stop: burning fossil fuels, burning coal, and exploiting natural resources.
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 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 - Jospeh is a caring lad- humble and kind.
B - Jospeh is a caring lad-a gentle kid.
C - Jospeh is a caring lad- he brings me flowers.
D - Jospeh is a caring lad-I think he will become somebody for sure.
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 - I hate spinach, so I never eat it.
B - I hate spinach so, I never eat it.
Answer : A
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 ;