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Punctuation, Capitalization, and Writing Numbers Pretest 

1. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) Go West three blocks and turn right.
      B) Go west three blocks and turn right.
      C) Go West three blocks, and turn right.
      D) Go west three blocks, and turn right.

2. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) Yes, sir, I will do it immediately.
      B) Yes; sir, I will do it immediately.
      C) Yes, Sir, I will do it immediately.
      D) Yes; Sir, I will do it immediately.

3. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) "How," I asked, "Can you always be so forgetful?"
      B) "How," I asked, "Can you always be so forgetful"?
      C) "How," I asked, "can you always be so forgetful?"
      D) "How," I asked, "can you always be so forgetful"?

4. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) The woman, who is standing there, is his ex-wife.
      B) The woman, who is standing there, is his Ex-Wife.
      C) The woman who is standing there is his Ex-Wife.
      D) The woman who is standing there is his ex-wife.

5. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) Although we have a competent staff; bottlenecks do occur.
      B) Although we have a competent staff, bottlenecks do occur.
      C) Although we have a competent Staff; bottlenecks do occur.
      D) Although we have a competent Staff, bottlenecks do occur.

6. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) I did not receive the order; therefore, I will not pay my bill.
      B) I did not receive the order; therefore I will not pay my bill.
      C) I did not receive the order; therefore; I will not pay my bill.

7. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) We offer a variety of drinks, for instance: beer.
      B) We offer a variety of drinks, for instance, beer.
      C) We offer a variety of drinks for instance, beer.

8. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) Is that book yours'?
      B) Is that book your's?
      C) Is that book yours?

9. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) We have much to do; for example, the carpets need vacuuming.
      B) We have much to do, for example, the carpets need vacuuming.
      C) We have much to do, for example: the carpets need vacuuming.

10. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) Estimates for the work have been forwarded and a breakdown of costs has been included.
      B) Estimates for the work have been forwarded; and a breakdown of costs has been included.
      C) Estimates for the work have been forwarded, and a breakdown of costs has been included.

11. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) Because of his embezzling the company went bankrupt.
      B) Because of his embezzling, the Company went bankrupt.
      C) Because of his embezzling the Company went bankrupt.
      D) Because of his embezzling, the company went bankrupt.

12. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) A proposal, that makes harassment of whales illegal, has just passed.
      B) A proposal that makes harassment of whales illegal has just passed.

13. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) You may; of course, call us anytime you wish.
      B) You may of course, call us anytime you wish.
      C) You may, of course, call us anytime you wish.
      D) You may, of course call us anytime you wish.

14. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) Paolo hurried to the depot to meet his aunt and two cousins.
      B) Paolo hurried to the depot to meet his aunt, and two cousins.
      C) Paolo hurried to the depot to meet his Aunt and two Cousins.
      D) Paolo hurried to the depot to meet his Aunt, and two Cousins.

15. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) Finish your job, it is imperative that you do.
      B) Finish your job: it is imperative that you do.
      C) Finish your job it is imperative that you do.
      D) Finish your job; it is imperative that you do.

16. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) Sofia's and Aidan's house was recently painted.
      B) Sofia and Aidan's house was recently painted.
      C) Sofia and Aidans house was recently painted.
      D) Sofias and Aidans house was recently painted.

17. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) "Stop it!" I said. "Don't ever do that again."
      B) "Stop it!" I said: "Don't ever do that again."
      C) "Stop it!" I said, "Don't ever do that again."

18. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) I would; therefore, like to have an explanation for the missing cash.
      B) I would, therefore, like to have an explanation for the missing cash.
      C) I would; therefore like to have an explanation for the missing cash.
      D) I would therefore, like to have an explanation for the missing cash.

19. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) "Would you like to accompany me"? he asked.
      B) "Would you like to accompany me" he asked?
      C) "Would you like to accompany me?" he asked?
      D) "Would you like to accompany me?" he asked.

20. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) I, have always had, a mental block against math.
      B) I, have always had, a mental block against Math.
      C) I have always had a mental block against Math.
      D) I have always had a mental block against math.

21. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) He is a strong healthy man.
      B) He is a strong, healthy man.
      C) He is a strong, healthy, man.

22. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) To apply for this job you must have previous experience.
      B) To apply for this job, you must have previous experience.
      C) To apply, for this job, you must have previous experience.

23. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) Marge, the woman, with blonde hair, will be our speaker this evening.
      B) Marge the woman with blonde hair will be our speaker this evening.
      C) Marge, the woman with blonde hair, will be our speaker this evening.
      D) Marge, the woman with blonde hair, will be our speaker, this evening.

24. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) He thought quickly and then answered the question in complete detail.
      B) He thought quickly, and then answered the question in complete detail.
      C) He thought quickly, and then answered the question, in complete detail.

25. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) He asked if he could be excused?
      B) He asked if he could be excused.

26. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) It is hailing not raining.
      B) It is hailing; not raining.
      C) It is hailing, not raining.

27. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) We will grant you immunity if you decide to cooperate with us.
      B) We will grant you immunity, if you decide to cooperate with us.
      C) We will grant you immunity, if you decide to cooperate, with us.

28. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) You signed the contract, consequently, you must provide us with the raw materials.
      B) You signed the contract; consequently you must provide us with the raw materials.
      C) You signed the contract; consequently, you must provide us with the raw materials.
      D) You signed the contract, consequently; you must provide us with the raw materials.

29. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) I would like however, to read the fine print first.
      B) I would like, however, to read the fine print first.
      C) I would like; however, to read the fine print first.
      D) I would like; however to read the fine print first.

30. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) You are required to bring the following, sleeping bag, food, and a sewing kit.
      B) You are required to bring the following; Sleeping bag, food, and a sewing kit.
      C) You are required to bring the following: Sleeping bag, food, and a sewing kit.
      D) You are required to bring the following: sleeping bag, food, and a sewing kit.

31. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) The three companies' computers were stolen.
      B) The three companie's computers were stolen.
      C) The three company's computers were stolen.
      D) The three companys' computers were stolen.

32. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) The womens' department is upstairs and to your left.
      B) The women's department is upstairs and to your left.

33. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) It hurt its paw.
      B) It hurt it's paw.

34. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) One of the lawyer's left her briefcase.
      B) One of the lawyers left her briefcase.
      C) One of the lawyers' left her briefcase.

35. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) "What does it take to become a licensed architect," she asked?
      B) "What does it take to become a licensed architect" she asked?
      C) "What does it take to become a licensed architect"? she asked.
      D) "What does it take to become a licensed architect?" she asked.

36. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) I can't remember if her birthday falls on a Saturday, Sunday or Monday next year.
      B) I can't remember if her birthday falls on a: Saturday, Sunday, or Monday next year.
      C) I can't remember if her birthday falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Monday next year.

37. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) I need to locate four states on the map, Arkansas, Ohio, Illinois, and Utah.
      B) I need to locate four states on the map: Arkansas, Ohio, Illinois, and Utah.
      C) I need to locate four states on the map; Arkansas, Ohio, Illinois, and Utah.

38. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) The e-mail read, "Hi Camille. I haven't heard from you in two weeks."
      B) The e-mail read, "Hi, Camille. I haven't heard from you in two weeks."

39. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) The veterinarian said, "Unless its bleeding and doesn't stop, don't worry about it."
      B) The veterinarian said, "unless its bleeding and doesn't stop, don't worry about it."
      C) The veterinarian said, "Unless it's bleeding and doesn't stop, don't worry about it."
      D) The veterinarian said, "unless it's bleeding and doesn't stop, don't worry about it."

40. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) Wendy said, "This is her karma, not mine."
      B) Wendy said, "This is her karma not mine."
      C) Wendy said, "this is her karma, not mine."
      D) Wendy said, "this is her karma not mine."

41. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) You must study hard, to get good grades at a major university.
      B) You must study hard, to get good grades at a major University.
      C) You must study hard to get good grades at a major university.
      D) You must study hard to get good grades at a major University.

42. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) 1/4 of the police force voted for a pay raise.
      B) One fourth of the police force voted for a pay raise.
      C) One-fourth of the police force voted for a pay raise.

43. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) Whether Bella has five students or 15 students, she will give the test.
      B) Whether Bella has 5 students or 15 students, she will give the test.
      C) Whether Bella has 5 students or fifteen students, she will give the test.

44. Choose the correct sentence.

      A) I owe you $15.00, not $16.
      B) I owe you $15.00, not $16..
      C) I owe you $15.00, not $16.00.


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