Speaking and Listening: Evaluating a Speaker

Question 1

Choose the proper punctuation for the sentence.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Jim, my father, is going to drive me to the mall.

Question 2

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The game, which lasted twelve innings, ended with a Red Sox victory!

Question 3

What effect does the punctuation have on the meaning or impact of this sentence?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It emphasizes the Red Sox’s win.

Question 4

Correct the parallel structure within the sentence by choosing the best revision.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Most students use the Internet to research facts and statistics, to find images to use in papers, and to chat with friends.

Speaking and Listening: Evaluating a Speaker Answers