BKSB Grammar and Punctuation 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

Accepted Answer

She loves hiking; however, she hates camping.

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I went to the store; and bought milk.

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He ran quickly; to catch the bus.

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They arrived early; but left late.

Question 2

Which word is an example of a collective noun?

Accepted Answer

Team

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Running

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Quickly

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Beautiful

Question 3

Choose the correct sentence.

Accepted Answer

Between you and me, the test was hard.

Answer

Between you and I, the test was hard.

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Between you and myself, the test was hard.

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Between I and you, the test was hard.

Question 4

What punctuation mark is used to show possession for a plural noun ending in 's'?

Accepted Answer

Apostrophe after the s: s'

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Apostrophe before the s: 's

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No apostrophe is needed

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A hyphen after the s: s-

Question 5

Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

Accepted Answer

Running fast, the trophy was won.

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Running fast, the athlete won the race.

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She ran fast and won the race.

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The fast runner won the trophy.

Question 6

Which option correctly completes the sentence? 'Neither the students nor the teacher ___ ready.'

Accepted Answer

was

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were

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are

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be

Question 7

Which sentence uses a colon correctly?

Accepted Answer

I need one thing: your attention.

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She bought: apples, oranges, and bananas.

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He is: tall, smart, and kind.

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They want: to leave early.