PET Spelling & Punctuation Flashcards

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Which word is spelled correctly?
Answer: occurred
The correct spelling is 'occurred', doubling the 'r' before the '-ed' suffix.
Which sentence uses a question mark correctly?
Answer: Are you coming to the party?
A question mark is used only at the end of a direct question, not after indirect questions.
Which word is spelled correctly?
Answer: separate
The correct spelling is 'separate', with an 'a' in the middle: sep-a-rate.
Which sentence correctly uses an exclamation mark?
Answer: Watch out! The floor is wet.
An exclamation mark correctly ends a sentence expressing strong emotion or urgency.
Which spelling is correct?
Answer: necessary
The correct spelling is 'necessary', with one 'c' and two 's' letters.
Which sentence uses a colon correctly?
Answer: He has three hobbies: reading, cycling, and cooking.
A colon is correctly used after a complete clause to introduce a list.

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