Using Punctuation

Question 1

Which sentence contains a compound modifier that should be hyphenated?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Kris has a part time job as a florist’s assistant.

Question 2

Jasmine’s cousin, a native of Salt Lake City, is a competitive ballroom dancer. [___]

Revolt · Accepted Answer

No revision is needed.

Question 3

Blueberries (my favorite fruit) are delicious on oatmeal.[___]

Revolt · Accepted Answer

No revision is needed.

Question 4

Read each sentence and use the drop-down menu to determine which revision, if any, is needed.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The winning lottery numbers are three, fifteen, nineteen, and twenty seven.: Add a hyphen between “twenty” and “seven.”; At least one-fourth of the paintings—which are all by American artists—will be included in the special exhibit.: No revision is needed.; Mr. Singh, an accomplished musician, plays three instruments: piano, trumpet and clarinet.: Add a comma after “trumpet.”

Question 5

The winning lottery numbers are three, fifteen, nineteen, and twenty seven. [___]

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Add a hyphen between “twenty” and “seven.”; The winning lottery numbers are three, fifteen, nineteen, and twenty seven.: Add a hyphen between “twenty” and “seven.”; At least one-fourth of the paintings—which are all by American artists—will be included in the special exhibit.: No revision is needed.; Mr. Singh, an accomplished musician, plays three instruments: piano, trumpet and clarinet.: Add a comma after “trumpet.”

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