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#1. Which of these sentences is CORRECT?

The Harris's were here for the holidays.

The Harris' were here for the holidays.

The Harrises were here for the holidays.

(none of the above)

When the family name ends in an “s”, it is made plural by appending “es”.

#2. Which sentence has a PUNCTUATION ERROR?

James' science project won third place.

Hanna's uncles live in Oregon, in different cities.

The people's decision is the only one that counts.

Our library has a new childrens' reading room.

The incorrect sentence should have been:
Our library has a children’s reading room.

#3. Which of these sentences is CORRECT?

Don't be late; latecomers get locked out.

This is the truth: it pays to be on time.

(both of the above)

(none of the above)

Both sentences are correct.

#4. WHAT IS WRONG with this sentence: The house, that I like most, is on the corner.

The first comma isn't necessary.

Neither comma is necessary.

The sentence should be written as two sentences.

It is a run-on sentence.

#5. Which sentence is CORRECT?

"You should know" Laura said, "This is not a public beach."

"You should know," Laura said, "This is not a public beach."

"You should know" Laura said, "this is not a public beach."

"You should know," Laura said, "this is not a public beach."

#6. Which sentence has NO PUNCTATION ERRORS?

Choose your rental car carefully: some cars haven’t been cleaned.

Don’t try standby: All flights have booked full.

Stay downtown, that’s where the best restaurants are.

Stay near the airport; you won’t miss your flight.

#7. Which of these examples is CORRECT?

Call me for a ride home (before 10:00)!

It's time to go home. (It's getting late.)

(both of the above)

(none of the above)

#8. Which sentence is CORRECT?

Bob said, "If dad were here, he'd yell let's go! and we would leave."

Bob said, "If dad were here, he'd yell "Let's go", and we would leave."

Bob said, "If dad were here, he'd yell, 'Let's go!', and we would leave."

Bob said, "If dad were here, he'd yell 'let's go!', and we would leave."

#9. Which sentence has NO PUNCTUATION ERRORS?

“Tell me again,” the officer said “Why should I believe you?”

“Tell me”, the attorney said, “Were there any other witnesses?”

“The jury will now sequester,” the judge said, “and report back when they have reached a verdict.”

(none of the above)

#10. Which of these sentences is CORRECT?

Many so-called healthy, low-fat snacks are full of sugar.

Many so-called ‘healthy’, low-fat snacks are full of sugar.

Many so-called “healthy”, low-fat snacks are full of sugar.

(none of the above)

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#1. Which of these sentences is CORRECT?

#2. Which sentence has a PUNCTUATION ERROR?

#3. Which of these sentences is CORRECT?

#4. WHAT IS WRONG with this sentence: The house, that I like most, is on the corner.

#5. Which sentence is CORRECT?

#6. Which sentence has NO PUNCTATION ERRORS?

#7. Which of these examples is CORRECT?

#8. Which sentence is CORRECT?

#9. Which sentence has NO PUNCTUATION ERRORS?

#10. Which of these sentences is CORRECT?