Using Punctuation

Question 1

What types of punctuation can be used to set off nonrestrictive elements in a sentence? Check all that apply.hyphensdashessemicolonscommasparentheses

Question 2

Add commas after “cougars” and “climates.”Add a comma after “climates.”No revision is needed.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Add commas after “cougars” and “climates.”; Selection 1: Add commas after “cougars” and “climates.”; Selection 2: No revision is needed.; Selection 3: No revision is needed.

Question 3

Remove both commas.Remove only the comma after “Salt Lake City.”No revision is needed.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

No revision is needed.

Question 4

Remove the parentheses.Replace the parentheses with hyphens.No revision is needed.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

No revision is needed.

Question 5

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 6

Delete the hyphen in “one-fourth.”Delete both dashes.Replace the dashes with hyphens.No revision is needed.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

No revision is needed.

Question 7

Add a comma after “trumpet.”Delete the commas around “an accomplished musician.”Replace the colon with a semicolon.No revision is needed.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Add a comma after “trumpet.”

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