ACT English Practice Test
-- Punctuation Exercise 1
1. Choose the correct sentence. A)Go West three blocks and turn right.
B)Go west three blocks and turn right.
C)Go West three blocks, and turn right.
D)Go west three blocks, and turn right.
2. Choose the correct sentence. A)Yes, sir, I will do it immediately.
B)Yes; sir, I will do it immediately.
C)Yes, Sir, I will do it immediately.
D)Yes; Sir, I will do it immediately.
3. Choose the correct sentence.
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4. Choose the correct sentence.
A)Although we have a competent staff; bottlenecks do occur.
B)Although we have a competent staff, bottlenecks do occur.
C)Although we have a competent Staff; bottlenecks do occur.
D)Although we have a competent Staff, bottlenecks do occur.
5. Choose the correct sentence.
A)I did not receive the order; therefore, I will not pay my bill.
B)I did not receive the order; therefore I will not pay my bill.
C)I did not receive the order; therefore; I will not pay my bill.
6. Choose the correct sentence.
A)We offer a variety of drinks, for instance: beer.
B)We offer a variety of drinks, for instance, beer.
C)We offer a variety of drinks for instance, beer.
7. Choose the correct sentence.
A)We have much to do; for example, the carpets need vacuuming.
B)We have much to do, for example, the carpets need vacuuming.
C)We have much to do, for example: the carpets need vacuuming.
8. Choose the correct sentence.
A)Estimates for the work have been forwarded and a breakdown of costs has been included.
B)Estimates for the work have been forwarded; and a breakdown of costs has been included.
C)Estimates for the work have been forwarded, and a breakdown of costs has been included.
9. Choose the correct sentence.
A)Because of his embezzling the company went bankrupt.
B)Because of his embezzling, the Company went bankrupt.
C)Because of his embezzling the Company went bankrupt.
D)Because of his embezzling, the company went bankrupt.
10. Choose the correct sentence.
A)A proposal, that makes harassment of whales illegal, has just passed.
B)A proposal that makes harassment of whales illegal has just passed.
11. Choose the correct sentence.
A)You may; of course, call us anytime you wish.
B)You may of course, call us anytime you wish.
C)You may, of course, call us anytime you wish.
D)You may, of course call us anytime you wish.
12. Choose the correct sentence.
A)Paolo hurried to the depot to meet his aunt and two cousins.
B)Paolo hurried to the depot to meet his aunt, and two cousins.
C)Paolo hurried to the depot to meet his Aunt and two Cousins.
D)Paolo hurried to the depot to meet his Aunt, and two Cousins.
13. Choose the correct sentence.
A)Finish your job, it is imperative that you do.
B)Finish your job: it is imperative that you do.
C)Finish your job it is imperative that you do.
D)Finish your job; it is imperative that you do.
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15. Choose the correct sentence.
A)I would; therefore, like to have an explanation for the missing cash.
B)I would, therefore, like to have an explanation for the missing cash.
C)I would; therefore like to have an explanation for the missing cash.
D)I would therefore, like to have an explanation for the missing cash.
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