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What is the primary function of a colon in a sentence?
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?
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'?
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?
Which cohesive device is used to link ideas or show a contrast between two clauses?
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'?
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'?