OSSLT Applying Punctuation Rules 4

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses a hyphen?

Accepted Answer

She is a well-known author.

Answer

Compound modifiers are hyphenated when they appear before the noun they modify.

Question 2

Which is the correct way to punctuate this title: 'The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe'?

Accepted Answer

The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe

Answer

Commas separate items in a series within a title, including before the final 'and.'

Question 3

Which sentence correctly avoids a comma splice?

Accepted Answer

I studied hard, and I passed the test.

Answer

A comma splice is fixed by adding a coordinating conjunction after the comma.

Question 4

Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly to show joint possession?

Accepted Answer

Tom and Jerry's house is big.

Answer

When two people own something together, only the last name takes the apostrophe-s.

Question 5

Which sentence is correctly punctuated when addressing someone directly?

Accepted Answer

Can you help me, Marcus?

Answer

A comma sets off a direct address (also called a vocative) from the rest of the sentence.

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