English Grammar Test English Grammar Punctuation 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses the semicolon correctly?

Accepted Answer

The report is due Friday; however, I need more time.

Answer

A semicolon correctly joins two independent clauses when followed by a conjunctive adverb like 'however.'

Question 2

Where should a comma be placed in this sentence: 'After the storm ended the streets flooded'?

Accepted Answer

After the storm ended, the streets flooded.

Answer

A comma follows an introductory adverbial clause ('After the storm ended') before the main clause.

Question 3

Which correctly punctuates a non-restrictive relative clause?

Accepted Answer

My brother, who lives in Denver, is a doctor.

Answer

A non-restrictive clause adds extra information and must be set off by commas on both sides.

Question 4

What punctuation correctly ends a polite request phrased as a question: 'Would you please close the door'?

Accepted Answer

Would you please close the door.

Answer

Polite requests phrased as questions often end with a period because they function as commands, not true questions.

Question 5

Which sentence correctly uses an em dash?

Accepted Answer

She had one goal—to win.

Answer

An em dash (—) with no spaces is the standard American English style to introduce an emphatic appositive or elaboration.

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