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53. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a.
Medical innovations have led to increased medical costs, however; the massive expansion of medical
insurance has also increased these costs.
b.
Medical innovations have led to increased medical costs; however, the massive expansion of medical
insurance has also increased these costs.
c.
Medical innovations have led to increased medical costs; however the massive expansion of medical insurance
has also increased these costs.
54. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a.
Before you send the e-mail message, be sure to proofread it carefully.
b.
Before you send the e-mail message; be sure to proofread it carefully.
c.
Before you send the e-mail message be sure to proofread it carefully.
55. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a.
Tyrone McMahon who is the new account representative, has been given a desk in the adjoining office.
b.
Tyrone McMahon, who is the new account representative, has been given a desk in the adjoining office.
c.
Tyrone McMahon, who is the new account representative; has been given a desk in the adjoining office.
56. Which sentence uses correlative conjunctions correctly?
a.
Either she will take the job offer in Boston or Atlanta.
b.
She will take the job offer in either Boston or Atlanta.
c.
She will either take the job offer in Boston or Atlanta.
57. Which sentence is a complex sentence?
a.
Brandi created the meeting agenda and distributed it to all team members.
b.
The agenda indicated that the meeting would start at 1 p.m. and that we would discuss our mission statement.
c.
Because the meeting started late, we were unable to discuss our mission statement.
58. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a.
Some of the leading social network sites are Facebook LinkedIn and Twitter.
b.
Some of the leading social network sites are Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
c.
Some of the leading social network sites are Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
59. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a.
We will, as a matter of fact, promise you the fastest shipping rates of any online retailer.
b.
We will as a matter of fact promise you the fastest shipping rates of any online retailer.
c.
We will, as a matter of fact; promise you the fastest shipping rates of any online retailer.
60. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a.
Olivia lived in Houston, Texas before moving to Seattle, Washington to work as an account executive.
b.
Olivia lived in Houston, Texas, before moving to Seattle, Washington, to work as an account executive.
c.
Olivia lived in Houston Texas before moving to Seattle Washington to work as an account executive.
61. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a.
We are seeking an efficient, reliable technician who can work independently.
b.
We are seeking an efficient reliable technician who can work independently.
c.
We are seeking an efficient, reliable, technician who can work independently.
62. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a.
In 2015 our company hired additional employees to work in our Pittsburgh office.
b.
In 2015, our company hired additional employees to work in our Pittsburgh office.
c.
In 2015; our company hired additional employees to work in our Pittsburgh office.
63. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a.
You can find the answer to the question on page 1112 of the manual.
b.
The company recently moved its corporate office to 4,392 Commerce Valley Road.
c.
By July 1 30 new employees will be hired in our production facility.
64. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a.
Walt Disney said: "The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing."
b.
Walt Disney said; "The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing."
c.
Walt Disney said, "The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing."
65. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a.
Our prices are reasonable, consequently, we have a large-volume business.
b.
Our prices are reasonable; consequently, we have a large-volume business.
c.
Our prices are reasonable; consequently we have a large-volume business.
66. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a.
Your order was received today, your parts will be shipped tomorrow.
b.
Your order was received today your parts will be shipped tomorrow.
c.
Your order was received today; your parts will be shipped tomorrow.
67. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a.
Offices have been built in Denver, Colorado; Kansas City, Missouri; and Atlanta, Georgia.
b.
Offices have been built in Denver, Colorado, Kansas City, Missouri, and Atlanta, Georgia.
c.
Offices have been built in Denver; Colorado, Kansas City; Missouri, and Atlanta; Georgia.
68. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a.
Bids for the new software upgrade have been received from: Telecom Express, Document Solutions, and
WireNet.
b.
My favorite ice cream flavors are: cookie dough, chocolate, and blueberry cheesecake.
c.
These companies dominate the coffee market: Starbucks, Gloria Jeans, and Caribou Coffee.
69. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a.
Henry Ford said; "Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning
stays young."
b.
Henry Ford said, "Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning
stays young."
c.
Henry Ford said: "Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning
stays young."
70. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a.
Marriage therapists often stress an important skill in counseling sessions; that is, effective communication.
b.
Marriage therapists often stress an important skill in counseling sessions, that is; effective communication.
c.
Marriage therapists often stress an important skill in counseling sessions, that is, effective communication.
71. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a.
My favorite movie is Pirates of the Caribbean, The Curse of the Black Pearl.
b.
My favorite movie is Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.
c.
My favorite movie is Pirates of the Caribbean; The Curse of the Black Pearl.
72. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a.
Will you please call me at 3 p.m. on Friday so that we can discuss the new EPA guidelines?
b.
Will you please call me at 3 pm on Friday so that we can discuss the new E.P.A. guidelines?
c.
Will you please call me at 3 p.m. on Friday so that we can discuss the new EPA guidelines.
73. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a.
Susan wondered whether she should apply for the job?
b.
Susan asked whether she should apply for the job?
c.
Should Susan apply for the job?
74. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a.
Twenty five individuals were hired as part-time employees to meet production demands.
b.
Twenty five individuals were hired as part time employees to meet production demands.
c.
Twenty-five individuals were hired as part-time employees to meet production demands.
75. Which sentence emphasizes the nonessential sentence information?
a.
The company mission statement⎯see page 2 in the employee handbook⎯will be revised.
b.
The company mission statement (see page 2 in the employee handbook) will be revised.
c.
The company mission statement, see page 2 in the employee handbook, will be revised.
76. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a.
The CEO said, "The goal is to expand our market share while providing quality service to existing customers."
b.
The CEO said, "The goal is to expand our market share while providing quality service to existing customers".
c.
The CEO said, 'The goal is to expand our market share while providing quality service to existing customers.'
77. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a.
The words prima facie mean "at first view."
b.
The words "prima facie" mean at first view.
c.
The words "prima facie" mean "at first view."
78. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
a.
On Tuesday brady and I will travel to the Trade Show in las vegas to market our new Software products.
b.
On tuesday Brady and i will travel to the trade show in Las Vegas to market our new software products.
c.
On Tuesday Brady and I will travel to the trade show in Las Vegas to market our new software products.
79. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
a.
During the Fall semester, I will be taking courses in Marketing, Psychology, and English Literature.
b.
During the fall semester, I will be taking courses in marketing, psychology, and English literature.
c.
During the Fall semester, I will be taking courses in marketing, psychology, and english literature.
80. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
a.
Either the company President or Vice President will address the staff on Monday.
b.
The Marketing Manager discussed ways to attract more customers to the website.
c.
Can you tell me, Professor, when our tests will be corrected?
81. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
a.
Our new corporate headquarters is located just East of Highway 20.
b.
Our new corporate headquarters is located just east of Highway 20.
c.
Our new corporate headquarters is located just east of highway 20.
82. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
a.
The UPS package was stamped handle with care.
b.
The UPS package was stamped Handle with care.
c.
The UPS package was stamped Handle With Care.
83. Which sentence uses correct capitalization?
a.
The late president Ford was a star football player for the University of Michigan.
b.
The Late President Ford was a star football player for the University of Michigan.
c.
The late President Ford was a star football player for the University of Michigan.
84. Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?
a.
Twenty five new employees will be transferred to the Omaha office.
b.
25 new employees will be transferred to the Omaha office.
c.
Twenty-five new employees will be transferred to the Omaha office.
85. Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?
a.
We were charged thirty-five dollars to ship the package.
b.
We were charged $35 to ship the package.
c.
We were charged $35.00 to ship the package.
86. Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?
a.
We have received fifteen applications for the three part-time positions.
b.
We have received 15 applications for the three part-time positions.
c.
We have received 15 applications for the 3 part-time positions.
87. Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?
a.
Our professor told us to follow Example four on page sixteen when creating our speech outline.
b.
Our professor told us to follow Example 4 on page 16 when creating our speech outline.
c.
Our professor told us to follow Example four on page 16 when creating our speech outline.
88. Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?
a.
You can receive a 25% discount if you order by the end of the month.
b.
You can receive a twenty-five percent discount if you order by the end of the month.
c.
You can receive a 25 percent discount if you order by the end of the month.
89. Which sentence expresses numbers correctly?
a.
For their 45th wedding anniversary, Tom and Beth will be taking a two-week Alaskan cruise.
b.
For their forty-fifth wedding anniversary, Tom and Beth will be taking two-week Alaskan cruise.
c.
For their forty fifth wedding anniversary, Tom and Beth will be taking two-week Alaskan cruise.
90. Katrina checks her e-mail messages ____ at 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
a.
everyday
b.
every day
c.
every-day
91. Preparing for an interview takes____ of time, patience, and practice.
a.
alot
b.
allot
c.
a lot
92. To provide additional privacy, a ____ wall was installed in our office.
a.
stationery
b.
stationary
93. Because the room was ____ hot, we could not concentrate on the speaker's presentation.
a.
to
b.
too
c.
two
94. In our office text messaging has become a ____ mode of communication.
a.
principle
b.
principal
95. This position calls for an individual who shows good judgment and can be ____.
a.
discreet
b.
discrete
96. We have ____ received applications from five individuals for the comptroller position.
a.
already
b.
all ready
c.
all-ready
97. Students were advised to bring ______ job portfolios to the career fair.
a.
their
b.
they're
c.
there
98. Lance ____ me that my job would not be eliminated.
a.
insured
b.
ensured
c.
assured
99. The best ____ that I can give you is to never stop learning.
a.
advise
b.
advice
100. Red wine is often a ____ to a nice pasta dinner.
a.
complement
b.
compliment
