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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 - 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 - The protein shake had: fruit, sweeteners and milk.
B - The protein shake had fruit, sweeteners and milk.
Answer : B
Explanation
, is used to list down names, to differentiate between two or more sentences, 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 - I hate milk - dairy products dont suit me.
B - Spain is lovely - hot weather and great sea-food.
C - Spain - hot weather, great sea-food and nice people
D - Spain is a lovely world - hot weather, great sea-food, and nice people.
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 - Household firms are gaining popularity- their customers have doubled.
B - Household firms are gaining popularity- and its 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 - 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 - India, a truly beautiful interesting and exotic world, is now a popular holiday destination.
B - India, a truly beautiful, interesting and exotic world, is now a popular holiday destination.
C - India a truly beautiful, interesting and exotic world is now a popular holiday destination.
D - India, a truly beautiful interesting, and exotic world, is now a popular holiday destination.
Answer : B
Explanation
, is used to list down names, to differentiate between two or more sentences, and to get pauses shorter than ;