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PET Spelling & Punctuation Flashcards

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  1. Which word is spelled correctly?

    Answer: believe

    The correct spelling is 'believe', with 'ie' in the middle following the standard rule.

  2. Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly?

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

    Quotation marks correctly enclose the exact words spoken by someone in direct speech.

  3. Which word is spelled correctly?

    Answer: environment

    The correct spelling is 'environment', including the silent 'n' before '-ment'.

  4. Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

    Answer: He studied hard; he passed the exam.

    A semicolon correctly joins two closely related independent clauses without a conjunction.

  5. Which spelling is correct?

    Answer: calendar

    The correct spelling is 'calendar', ending in '-ar' not '-er'.

  6. Which sentence uses capital letters correctly?

    Answer: My friend lives in New York City.

    Capital letters are required at the start of a sentence and for proper nouns such as place names.

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