AST Punctuation and Sentence Structure 3

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses a hyphen?

Accepted Answer

She is a well-known author.

Answer

Compound modifiers before a noun are hyphenated: well-known author.

Question 2

In the sentence 'Although she was tired, she continued working,' the word 'Although' introduces a:

Accepted Answer

Subordinate clause

Answer

'Although' is a subordinating conjunction that introduces a dependent (subordinate) clause.

Question 3

Which is an example of a comma splice?

Accepted Answer

She studied hard, she passed the test.

Answer

A comma splice incorrectly joins two independent clauses with only a comma.

Question 4

What correction is needed: 'The professor gave the assignment to the students whom had submitted late work.'?

Accepted Answer

Change 'whom' to 'who'

Answer

'Who' is correct here because it is the subject of 'had submitted.' 'Whom' is used for objects.

Question 5

Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly?

Accepted Answer

She said, "I'll be there soon."

Answer

Periods and commas go inside closing quotation marks in American English.

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