18 Questions
When should a semicolon be used according to the text?
Between clauses forming a compound sentence without conjunction
What does a semicolon indicate?
A joining of two independent clauses without a conjunction
What is the specific use of a colon as explained in the text?
To introduce a list or an explanation
Which punctuation mark acts as an indication of juncture and pauses in speech?
Period
How can a semicolon be wrongly used?
To separate items in a list
What role does a conjunction play in relation to using a semicolon?
It is used to connect independent clauses after a semicolon
What is the specific use of a colon in punctuation?
Introducing an enumeration of information
Which of the following examples shows correct hyphenation based on the given rules?
Pre-empted decision
Which of the following is true about hyphenating compound adjectives or adverbs?
Do not hyphenate compound adjectives or adverbs if it results in ambiguity.
In the sentence 'Keep these bills in the locker- and lock safely,' why is the dash used?
To isolate and stress a part of the sentence
When should hyphens be used with compound words?
When hyphenation would result in ambiguity
When should prefixes like non, sub, inter, and pre be hyphenated?
Hyphenate prefixes only when followed by a proper noun or a hyphenated expression.
What is the purpose of using a semicolon in punctuation?
Joining two independent clauses without a conjunction
When should a dash be used within a sentence?
To indicate an abrupt pause or separation
When should units of double measurement be hyphenated?
Always hyphenate units of double measurement for clarity.
What is one specific use of a hyphen in punctuation?
Joining compound words to avoid ambiguity
In what context would you use parentheses in writing?
To include information not essential to the sentence's meaning.
What is the purpose of using brackets { } in writing?
To enclose information relevant to the sentence.
Study Notes
Unit Conversions
- 1 fluid ounce = 30 milliliters
- 1 pint = .47 liter
- 1 quart = .95 liter
- 1 gallon = 3.8 liters
- 1 cubic foot = .03 cubic meter
- 1 cubic yard = .76 cubic meter
- 1 ounce = 28 grams
- 1 pound = .45 kilogram
- 1 short ton = .90 metric ton
Punctuation Marks
Semicolon
- A punctuation mark that indicates a separation in a sentence greater than a comma
- Used to separate independent clauses not joined by a conjunction
- Used to separate clauses connected by adverbs like then, however, moreover, etc.
Parenthesis
- Used to set off explanatory words, phrases, or clauses without affecting sentence construction
- Used to isolate information not essential to the meaning
- Used to isolate references from the text of a statement
- Used to enclose information relevant to the sentence
Bracket
- Used to enclose words or information
Colon
- A mark of punctuation used before a quotation, summation, elaboration, enumeration, and others
- Introduces an enumeration of information
- Used after salutations in letters
Dash
- Used to indicate an abrupt pause, separation, or parenthetical remark
- Used to isolate and give stress to a part of a sentence
- Used to separate a parenthetical insertion that defines, enumerates, or explains a phrase in the main clause
Hyphen
- Means together
- Used to join parts of compound words
- Used to hyphenate compound words when fusion would result in ambiguity
- Used to hyphenate fractions in words when the numerator and denominator are both one-word forms
- Used to hyphenate compound adjectives when they precede the noun they modify
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