BENG.GUFF.17.9-1 – 9-1
Coordinating Conjunctions
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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.
addition, a comma should immediately follow the conjunctive adverb if the conjunctive
adverb is two or more syllables.
BENG.GUFF.17.9-2 – 9-2
Conjunctive Adverbs
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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.
BENG.GUFF.17.9-4 – 9-4
Punctuating Sentences With Dependent Clauses
55. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a.
b.
c.
off from the rest of the sentence by commas.
BENG.GUFF.17.9-4 – 9-4
Punctuating Sentences With Dependent Clauses
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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.
BENG.GUFF.17.9-5 – 9-5
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Correlative Conjunctions
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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.
BENG.GUFF.17.9-6 – 9-6
Sentence Variety
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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.
BENG.GUFF.17.10-1 – 10-1
Basic Guidelines for Using Commas
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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.
with commas.
BENG.GUFF.17.10-1 – 10-1
Basic Guidelines for Using Commas
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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.
BENG.GUFF.17.10-2 – 10-2
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Basic Guidelines for Using Commas
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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.
BENG.GUFF.17.10-3 – 10-3
Special Guidelines for Using Commas
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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.
Introductory prepositional phrases of fewer than four words (In 2015) require no commas.
BENG.GUFF.17.10-4 – 10-4
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Special Guidelines for Using Commas
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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.
social security, or contract numbers, or in calendar years, zip codes, or decimals. They are,
however, used between unrelated figures (By July 1, 30).
BENG.GUFF.17.10-5 – 10-5
Additional Guidelines for Using Commas
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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.”
A comma is used to separate a short quotation from the rest of a sentence.
BENG.GUFF.17.10-6 – 10-6
Additional Guidelines for Using Commas
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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.
BENG.GUFF.17.11-1 – 11-1
Basic Uses of the Semicolon
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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.
Two or more closely related independent clauses not separated by a conjunctive adverb or a
Basic Uses of the Semicolon
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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.
Semicolons are used to separate items in a series when one or more of the items in the series
BENG.GUFF.17.11-2 – 11-2
Basic Uses of the Semicolon
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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.
after a preposition (from) or a verb (are).
BENG.GUFF.17.11-3 – 11-3
Basic Uses of the Colon
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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.”
A colon, not a semicolon or comma, should introduce long one-sentence quotations or
quotations of two or more sentences.
BENG.GUFF.17.11-4 – 11-4
Basic Uses of the Colon
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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.
following this expression is not a series or an independent clause. As a result, use a comma
before and after this introductory expression.
BENG.GUFF.17.11-5 – 11-5
Special Uses of Semicolons
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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.
Place a colon between titles and subtitles of books, articles, and other publications.
BENG.GUFF.17.11-6 – 11-6
Special Uses of Colons
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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.
BENG.GUFF.17.12-1 – 12-1
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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?
BENG.GUFF.17.12-2 – 12-2
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
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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.
BENG.GUFF.17.12-3 – 12-3
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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.
Dashes are used to emphasize enclosed material or nonessential sentence elements.
BENG.GUFF.17.12-4 – 12-4
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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.’
BENG.GUFF.17.12-5 – 12-5
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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.”
BENG.GUFF.17.12-6 – 12-6
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.6.7
Uses for Italics
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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.
BENG.GUFF.17.13-1 – 13-1
Basic Rules of Capitalization
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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.
BENG.GUFF.17.13-2 – 13-2
United States – BUSPROG.BENG.GUFF.17.1.5 – DISC.BENG.GUFF.17.1.5
Basic Rules of Capitalization
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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?
BENG.GUFF.17.13-3 – 13-3
Special Rules of Capitalization
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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.
BENG.GUFF.17.13-4 – 13-4
Special Rules of Capitalization
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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.
Capitalize words that follow the words marked and stamped (Handle With Care).
BENG.GUFF.17.13-5 – 13-5
Additional Rules of Capitalization
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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.
BENG.GUFF.17.13-6 – 13-6
Additional Rules of Capitalization
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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.
written in word form (Twenty-five).
BENG.GUFF.17.14-1 – 14-1
Basic Guidelines for Expressing Numbers
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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.
BENG.GUFF.17.14-2 – 14-2
Basic Guidelines for Expressing Numbers
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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.
BENG.GUFF.17.14-3 – 14-3
Special Guidelines for Expressing Numbers
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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.
Numbers used with words are expressed as figures (Example 4, page 16).
BENG.GUFF.17.14-4 – 14-4
Special Guidelines for Expressing Numbers
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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.
c
Easy
BENG.GUFF.17.14-5 – 14-5
Additional Guidelines for Expressing Numbers
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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.
Most ordinals are expressed in word form (forty-fifth wedding anniversary).
Easy
BENG.GUFF.17.14-6 – 14-6
Additional Guidelines for Expressing Numbers
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90. Katrina checks her e-mail messages ____ at 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
a.
everyday
b.
every day
c.
every-day
Easy
BENG.GUFF.17.N/A – N/A
FAQs About Business English
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91. Preparing for an interview takes____ of time, patience, and practice.
a.
alot
b.
allot
c.
a lot
c
Easy
BENG.GUFF.17.N/A – N/A
FAQs About Business English
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92. To provide additional privacy, a ____ wall was installed in our office.
a.
stationery
b.
stationary
Easy
BENG.GUFF.17.N/A – N/A
FAQs About Business English
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93. Because the room was ____ hot, we could not concentrate on the speaker’s presentation.
a.
to
b.
too
c.
two
Easy
BENG.GUFF.17.N/A – N/A
FAQs About Business English
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94. In our office text messaging has become a ____ mode of communication.
a.
principle
b.
principal
Easy
BENG.GUFF.17.N/A – N/A
FAQs About Business English
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95. This position calls for an individual who shows good judgment and can be ____.
a.
discreet
b.
discrete
a
Easy
BENG.GUFF.17.N/A – N/A
FAQs About Business English
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96. We have ____ received applications from five individuals for the comptroller position.
a.
already
b.
all ready
c.
all-ready
a
sentence. The two-word combination all ready means “all prepared.” If you can logically
Easy
97. Students were advised to bring ______ job portfolios to the career fair.
a.
their
b.
they’re
c.
there
a
Easy
98. Lance ____ me that my job would not be eliminated.
a.
insured
b.
ensured
c.
assured
c
Easy
99. The best ____ that I can give you is to never stop learning.
a.
advise
b.
advice
Easy
100. Red wine is often a ____ to a nice pasta dinner.
a.
complement
b.
compliment
a
Easy