Learn English Punctuation and Mechanics

Question 1

When should you use an apostrophe in a word?

Accepted Answer

To show possession or indicate a contraction

Answer

Apostrophes are used to show possession (John's book) or to form contractions (don't = do not).

Question 2

Which sentence uses capitalization correctly?

Accepted Answer

She visited the Statue of Liberty in New York.

Answer

Proper nouns such as specific monuments and place names are always capitalized in English.

Question 3

What is the correct use of a colon?

Accepted Answer

To introduce a list, explanation, or quotation after an independent clause

Answer

A colon is used after an independent clause to introduce a list, explanation, or quotation.

Question 4

Which word is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

Necessary

Answer

Necessary is spelled with one 'c' and two 's' letters: n-e-c-e-s-s-a-r-y.

Question 5

When is it correct to use 'its' vs. 'it's'?

Accepted Answer

'It's' is a contraction of 'it is'; 'its' shows possession

Answer

It's = it is (contraction); its = belonging to it (possessive pronoun, no apostrophe needed).

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