English Grammar Quiz: Punctuation and Tenses
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What is the primary function of a colon in a sentence?

  • To indicate a pause stronger than a comma
  • To separate two independent clauses
  • To introduce a list or explanation (correct)
  • To join two clauses with contrasting ideas
  • Which type of dash is typically used to indicate a break in thought or to set off a parenthetical remark?

  • Horizontal dash
  • En dash
  • Em dash (correct)
  • Vertical dash
  • What is the correct form of the past simple tense for the verb 'to go' in the sentence 'At 8 o'clock, I ______ to the store'?

  • went (correct)
  • going
  • goes
  • go
  • Which cohesive device is used to link ideas or show a contrast between two clauses?

    <p>Transition word</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct form of the past continuous tense for the verb 'to study' in the sentence 'At 10 o'clock last night, I ______ for my exam'?

    <p>was studying</p> Signup and view all the answers

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