The following questions will test your knowledge of semicolons, colons, apostrophes, and other forms of punctuation. Choose the correct punctuation to complete each of the following sentences. a. Accounting always has openings( ; / , ) for instance, an administrative assistant position, an internal control position, and an entry-level position.
b. Her favorite day is (: / the first in the work week) Monday.
c. Renalda speaks one language ( : / ; ) English

a. Accounting always has openings; for instance, an administrative assistant position, an internal control position, and an entry-level position.

b. Her favorite day is the first in the work week: Monday.

c. Renalda speaks one language: English.

Explanation:

Semicolons separate two main clauses which can stand on their own as complete thoughts. Thus, they indicate a more distinct pause than a comma, which cannot separate independent clauses without a subordinate conjunction.

On the other hand, colons are used to introduce an explanation, a list or a quotation. In sentences b and c, the colons precede a clarification that justifies or describes the previous statement.

wonky   sloppy   foggy  

donky kong! jk

oh yeah yeah   hope this oh yeah yeah

which of the following statements about considering your audience and purpose is false?

you should think about what your audience already knows about your topic.- first choice

32.how is the rhythm in a lyric poem created?

by stressing certain words or syllables- first choice

33. which of the following describes an elegy?

a poem expressing sorrow for someone who has died- third choice

34.how does the audience know that the play is moving on to a new scene?

the scenery, lighting, and props change.-last choice

35. the internet is an electronic communications network that connects computer systems all over the world.- third choice

36. which of the topic sentences below best states the paragraph’s main idea?

there are several ways for students to earn money.- third choice

37.what tone does this passage convey?

satirical- third choice

38.what point is he trying to make by wearing the veil for most of his life?

he means to show that everyone, not just he, has experienced sin and sorrow and should therefore try not to hide it from others or from god.- first choice

39.based on the sentence’s context clues, how do you think the character feels?

excited- third choice

40.what tone does this passage convey?

pessimistic- second choice