Language - Mechanics and Editing Flashcards

Which word is spelled correctly?

Answer: Occurrence

The correct spelling is 'occurrence' with double 'c' and double 'r.'

Select the correctly written sentence regarding quotation marks:

Answer: She said, "I will be there tomorrow."

In American English, periods and commas go inside the closing quotation marks.

Which word is a homophone pair used incorrectly in: 'The principle of the school gave a speech.'?

Answer: 'principal' is misspelled as 'principle'

The head of a school is the 'principal' (your pal), while 'principle' refers to a rule or belief.

Which sentence correctly uses a hyphen?

Answer: She is a well-known scientist.

Compound modifiers before a noun (well-known scientist) are hyphenated, but not when used after the noun.

Select the sentence that correctly uses 'effect' and 'affect':

Answer: Stress can affect your health.

'Affect' is typically a verb meaning to influence; 'effect' is typically a noun meaning a result.

Which sentence correctly uses a dash (em dash)?

Answer: She bought three items — milk, eggs, bread.

An em dash can replace a colon to introduce a list, especially for dramatic or emphatic effect.