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A list should be introduced with a colon when the list is preceded by

A
a dependent clause.
B
a strong opinion.
C
a complete thought.
D
a descriptive phrase.
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Read the sentence. Our band practices on Mondays at Josef’s Thursdays at Lena’s and Saturdays at my house. What is the correct way to punctuate the sentence?

A
Our band practices on Mondays at Josef’s, Thursdays at Lena’s, and Saturdays at my house.
B
Our band practices on Mondays: at Josef’s,Thursdays: at Lena’s, and Saturdays: at my house.
C
Our band practices on: Mondays at Josef’s, Thursdays at Lena’s, and Saturdays at my house.
D
Our band practices on Mondays at Josef’s; Thursdays at Lena’s; and Saturdays at my house.
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Read the sentence. We’re performing a scene from my favorite book (the second in the trilogy). Which best explains the writer’s use of punctuation in the sentence?

A
The writer incorrectly uses parentheses to set off a restrictive element in the sentence.
B
The writer correctly uses parentheses to modify a nonrestrictive element in the sentence.
C
The writer correctly uses parentheses to de-emphasize a nonrestrictive element in the sentence.
D
The writer incorrectly uses parentheses to emphasize a restrictive element in the sentence.
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Read the sentence. We could choose one of three ice cream flavors that had strawberries: cherries; and blueberries; chocolate chips: peanut butter, and fudge; or almonds: walnuts and pecans. What is the correct way to revise the punctuation in the sentence?

A
We could choose one of three ice cream flavors that had strawberries, cherries, and blueberries, chocolate chips, peanut butter, and fudge, or almonds, walnuts, and pecans.
B
We could choose one of three ice cream flavors that had strawberries: cherries: and blueberries; chocolate chips: peanut butter: and fudge; or almonds: walnuts: and pecans.
C
We could choose one of three ice cream flavors that had strawberries, cherries, and blueberries; chocolate chips, peanut butter, and fudge; or almonds, walnuts, and pecans.
D
We could choose one of three ice cream flavors that had strawberries; cherries; and blueberries; chocolate chips; peanut butter; and fudge; or almonds; walnuts; and pecans.
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Read the sentence. The entire first period class agreed that yesterday’s algebra homework which the teacher assigned was a really fun challenge. How should the writer revise the punctuation in the sentence so that it is grammatically correct?

A
Insert commas around “yesterday’s algebra homework” because it is a restrictive element.
B
Insert a comma before “a really fun challenge” because it is a nonrestrictive element.
C
Insert commas around “which the teacher assigned” because it is a nonrestrictive element.
D
Insert a comma after “the entire first period class” because it is a restrictive element.
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When separating items in a list, a writer should

A
add a comma after the “and” before the last item.
B
separate the items with colons.
C
add a comma before the “and” before the last item.
D
end the list with a colon.
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Which sentence contains a list that is punctuated correctly?

A
My favorite foods include tamales- chicken and beef chimichangas.
B
For the camping trip, we packed a water bottle a nylon tent, and a fishing pole.
C
The farm we visited grew vegetables; fresh herbs; and flowers.
D
One day, I hope to own a car, a house, and a boat.
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Read the sentence. We’re not sure if the tickets are for the preview night, the opening night, this weekend or next week. Which best describes the punctuation error in the sentence?

A
There should be a colon after “for.”
B
Both commas should be deleted.
C
The commas should be replaced by semicolons.
D
There should be a comma after “weekend.”
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When items in a list already contain commas, the writer should separate the items in the list using

A
commas.
B
hyphens.
C
semicolons.
D
periods.
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Read the sentence. My brother who is a superb actor will audition tomorrow for a film role. How should the writer punctuate the underlined nonrestrictive clause in order to emphasize it?

A
My brother who is a superb actor, will audition tomorrow for a film role.
B
My brother—who is a superb actor—will audition tomorrow for a film role.
C
My brother: who is a superb actor will audition tomorrow for a film role.
D
My brother; who is a superb actor; will audition tomorrow for a film role.

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