Punctuation Flashcards
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Which sentence correctly uses a colon?
Answer: She needed the following: pens, paper, and folders.
A colon should follow a complete independent clause before introducing a list or explanation.
Which sentence correctly uses an ellipsis?
Answer: The original quote read, 'Edit carefully…and proofread twice.'
An ellipsis inside a quotation indicates that words have been omitted from the original.
Which sentence uses hyphens correctly in a compound modifier?
Answer: She submitted a well-written report.
Hyphenate compound modifiers that appear before the noun they modify.
Which punctuation mark is used to indicate a sudden break or interruption in dialogue?
Answer: Em dash (—)
An em dash signals an abrupt interruption or break in thought within dialogue.
Which sentence uses parentheses correctly?
Answer: The AP Stylebook (first published in 1953) is widely used.
Parentheses enclose supplementary information without requiring additional commas outside them.
Which sentence correctly punctuates a direct question within a statement?
Answer: She asked, 'Is the draft ready?'
A direct question is enclosed in quotation marks and ends with a question mark inside them.