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Class 8 English
Punctuation
Quiz 5
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
This is not my bicycle. It is my _____ bicycle.
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fathers
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father
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father'
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father's
Explanation
The given sentence describes the bicycle as belonging to the father. According to general rule, the possessive of a singular noun and names are shown using an apostrophe and s. Thus, the correct answer is Option D.
The other remaining options are incorrect .
Option A and C - The possessive of a singular noun has to be described using an apostrophe and s.
Option B -
The possessive of the noun is not defined here.
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
It was my ____________ watch.
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grandfathers
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of grandfather
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grandfather's
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grandfather
Explanation
The given sentence describes the watch as belonging to the grandfather. According to general rule, the possessive of a singular noun and names are shown using an apostrophe and s. Thus, the correct answer is Option C.
The other remaining options are incorrect .
Option A and B - The possessive of a singular noun has to be described using an apostrophe and s.
Option D -
The possessive of the noun is not defined here.
Choose the option with the correct punctuation marks:
galileo said the earth moves around the sun
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Galileo said, "The Earth moves around the sun?"
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Galileo said, "The Earth moves around the sun!"
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"Galileo said the earth moves around the Sun."
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Galileo said, "The earth moves around the sun."
Explanation
Capitals are used to begin a sentence. All the given sentences begin with a capital letter. Proper names begin with a capital letter. 'Galileo' is a proper name. The letter 'g' of 'Galileo' is capitalised in all the options.
Inverted commas ("...") are used to enclose the exact words of a speaker or a quotation. The words, "The Earth moves around the sun" are the exact words of Galileo. Hence, these needs to be enclosed in inverted commas. In options A, B and D, this is correctly followed. However, in option C, the entire sentence (including the name of the speaker 'Galileo') is enclosed in inverted commas. Hence option C is incorrect.
The given sentence is an assertive sentence, which needs to end with a full stop.
Option A ends with a question mark.
Option B ends with an exclamation mark.
Hence, options A and B are incorrect.
The only options which is correctly punctuated as explained above is option D, which is the correct answer.
Choose the option with the correct punctuation marks:
our class begins at 7 oclock in the morning on mondays
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Our class begins at 7 o'clock in the morning on Mondays.
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Our class begins at 7' oclock in the morning on Mondays.
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Our class begins at 7 o' clock in the morning on mondays
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Our class begins at 7 O' clock in the Morning on mondays
Explanation
Capitals are used to begin a sentence. All the given sentences begin with a capital letter.
The word, 'Monday' is the name of a week. As it is a proper name, the letter 'm' has to be capitalised. In options C and D, the letter 'm' is not capitalised.
The correct way of representing time is: 7 o'clock. In options B, C and D, the time is incorrectly represented. In option B, the apostrophe is incorrectly placed. Further, there is no space between the letter 'o' and 'clock'. In option D, the letter 'O' is capitalised, which is incorrect.
The only option with no errors is option A, which is the correct answer.
"What shall I do?" he cried out.
Choose the option that best corrects the sentence.
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"What shall I do" he cried out.
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"What shall I do? he cried out."
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What shall I do? he cried out.
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NO CHANGE
Explanation
Quotation marks are used to indicate material that is being reproduced word for word. Quotation marks must begin and end with the direct speech.
According to these rules, Option B can be termed wrong, as it encloses the whole sentence within quotes.
Option A does not include a question mark after the direct speech which is in an interrogative form
Option C is incorrect, the direct speech is not enclosed within quotation marks.
Thus, the correct answer will be Option D.
"Take the food away, he commanded."
Choose the option that best corrects the sentence.
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"Take the food away," he commanded.
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"Take the food away" he commanded.
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Take the food away, he commanded.
Explanation
Quotation marks are used to indicate material that is being reproduced word for word. Quotation marks must begin and end with the direct speech.
According to these rules, Option A can be termed wrong, as it encloses the whole sentence within quotes. The correct answer is Option B.
Option C is incorrect as,
commas and periods that are part of the original sentence go inside the quotation marks, even though they are not part of the original quotation.
Option D is incorrect, the direct speech is not enclosed within quotation marks.
Choose the option that best corrects the given sentence:
Friends, Romans, countrymen: lend me your ears.
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Friends, Romans, countrymen; lend me your ears.
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Friends, Romans, countrymen - lend me your ears.
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Friends, Romans, countrymen (lend me your ears).
Explanation
According to general rule, the em dash is often used to resume a scattered subject in a sentence. Thus, the correct answer in the given sentence must be Option C.
Option A is incorrect. A colon is used to introduce a list of items in a sentence.
Option B is incorrect. A semi colon is used to connect two independent clauses in a sentence.
Option D is incorrect. A pair of parentheses is used to add additional information in a sentence.
He was
not however able
to find a new teacher.
Choose the option that best corrects the underlined part.
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not however, able
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not, however able
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not, however, able
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Explanation
The word 'however' in the given sentence is an adverb. According to general rule, when adverbs break the connection of a simple sentence or when they do not have a close dependence on some particular words in a context, they should be set off with commas.
Since, in the given sentence, the adverb appears in between, it should be set off using a pair of commas on either side. Thus, the correct answer is Option C.
Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.
Caution?
Live wires ahead.
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Caution!
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Caution -
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Caution.
Explanation
The given sentence clearly states a warning message. The usage of a question mark here, is incorrect.
Such strong feelings, high volume or a message with an emphasis is followed by an exclamation mark. Thus, the correct answer is Option B.
The period is used to end a sentence. It does not bring out the required emphasis.
Can everyone in the room swim in
deep water.
Choose the option that best corrects the underlined part.
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deep water,
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deep water?
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deep water ...
Explanation
A question mark is used at the end of a direct question.
Hence, the correct option is C) Deep water?
Choose the option that best corrects the underlined words.
The trees were
tall, leafy and abounding with spring flowers, it
seemed the ideal location for Michael's outdoor play.
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tall, leafy and abounding with spring flowers ...
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tall, leafy, abounding with spring flowers; it
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tall, leafy and abounding with spring flowers; it
Explanation
Compound sentences are those which contain more than one subject or predicate. Semicolon is used to show bigger separation when there is already comma within a sentence for smaller separations. 'Tall', 'leafy' and 'flowers' are more than one predicate in the sentence and comma is used within sentence thus semi colon should be used after them to show bigger separation. Thus, option D is correct.
The land was
beautiful:
the land was green.
Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.
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beautiful;
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beautiful -
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beautiful ...
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NO CHANGE
Explanation
A semi colon represents a longer pause than a comma. It is used to separate clauses which are loosely connected in thought. The given sentence consists of clauses that are not strongly connected, a semi colon must be used to link them.
A colon is used between sentences grammatically correct but closely related.
The usage of an em dash will also be incorrect, it is used to set apart parenthetical phrases and clauses in a sentence.
An ellipsis can be used to represent a trailing of thought.
Thus, the correct answer is Option B.
Identify the sentence with the correct placement of apostrophes:
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The two boy's bags were lying at the river's edge.
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The two boys bag's were lying at the rivers' edge.
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The two boys' bags were lying at the river's edge.
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The two boys' bags' were lying at the rivers edge.
Explanation
According to general rule, the possessive of a singular noun (here, 'river') is formed by adding an apostrophe (') and s. Therefore, the correct form of writing the possessive of river is 'river's'. Only and apostrophe is added for nouns that are plural and end with an s.Therefore the correct form of writing the possessive of boys is boys'.
Thus, by applying the rules of using apostrophe and eliminating the incorrect options, the correct answer must be Option C.
Select the best ellipsis/short answer in the affirmative in response to the following:
I think she is a very bright student.
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Neither do I
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I do not either.
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So do I.
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Do you?
Explanation
Affirmative answers have the following structure: affirmative word+ subject+auxiliary verb in the same tense as the question. Hence Option C is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the rule, hence incorrect.
Select the most suitable response to the given question:
Will you be ordering food to the house?
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No, I will not.
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Yes, I should.
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No, I cannot.
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Yes, I can.
Explanation
Negative answers have the following structure: yes, subject+auxiliary verb in the same tense as the question. Hence Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the rule, hence incorrect.
Select the best ellipsis/short answer in the affirmative in response to the following:
I have bought a brand new bag.
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I did too.
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Neither did I.
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I did not either.
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Did you?
Explanation
Affirmative answers have the following structure: affirmative word+ subject+auxiliary verb in the same tense as the question. Hence Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the rule, hence incorrect.
Select the most suitable response to the given question:
I did not get a wink of sleep last night.
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Neither did I.
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So did I.
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I did too.
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Did you?
Explanation
Negative answers have the following structure: negative word+ subject+auxiliary verb in the same tense as the question. Hence Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the rule, hence incorrect.
Choose the best answer (in the affirmative) to the following question:
Did the man cross the road safely?
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No, he did not.
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Yes, he did.
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No, he could not.
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Yes, he could.
Explanation
Affirmative answers have the following structure: Yes, subject+auxiliary verb in the same tense as the question. Hence Option C is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the rule, hence incorrect.
Select the best ellipsis/short answer in the negative in response to the following:
Are you going to write your grandfather a letter?
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Yes, I am.
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No, I am not.
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Yes, I will.
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No, I will not.
Explanation
Negative answers have the following structure: No, subject+auxiliary verb in the same tense as the question. Hence Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the rule, hence incorrect.
Select the best ellipsis/short answer in the negative in response to the following:
Will you type up the new document quickly?
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Yes, I will.
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No, I will not.
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Yes, I can.
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No, I cannot.
Explanation
Affirmative answers have the following structure: No, subject+auxiliary verb in the same tense as the question. Hence Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the rule, hence incorrect.
Complete the conversation with a suitable elliptical sentence:
Zeeshan: I don't think the glass is looking clean.
Sahil: _____________
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So do I.
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I do too.
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Neither do I.
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Do you?
Explanation
Negative answers have the following structure: negative word+ subject+auxiliary verb in the same tense as the question. Hence Option C is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the rule, hence incorrect.
Select the best ellipsis/short answer in the negative in response to the following:
My shoes are not new at all.
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Neither are mine.
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Mine are not either.
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So are mine.
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Mine are too.
Explanation
Not either= neither.
Negative answers have the following structure: negative word+ subject+auxiliary verb in the same tense as the question. Hence Option A and B are correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the rule, hence incorrect.
Complete the conversation with a suitable elliptical sentence:
Anusha: I prefer the light pink scarf to the yellow one.
Apeksha: _______________.
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I prefer the light pink scarf too
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Neither did I
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So do I
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I did not either
Explanation
Affirmative answers have the following structure: affirmative word+ subject+auxiliary verb in the same tense as the question. Hence Option C is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the rule, hence incorrect.
Select the best ellipsis/short answer in the affirmative in response to the following:
Will you sell the house next month?
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No, I cannot.
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Yes, I can.
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No, I will not.
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Yes, I will.
Explanation
Affirmative answers have the following structure: Yes, subject+auxiliary verb in the same tense as the question. Hence Option D is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the rule, hence incorrect.
Complete the conversation with a suitable response:
A: Uncle Simon plays the guitar very well.
B: ______________
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Should he?
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Does he?
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Can he?
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Won't he?
Explanation
Negative answers have the following structure: Negative word+ subject+auxiliary verb in the same tense as the question. Hence Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the rule, hence incorrect.
Select the best ellipsis/short answer in the negative in response to the following:
I do not plan to take a holiday tomorrow.
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So do I.
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I do too.
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Neither do I.
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Do you?
Explanation
Negative answers have the following structure: negative word+ subject+auxiliary verb in the same tense as the question. Hence Option C is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the rule, hence incorrect.
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