Punctuation and dialogue

Question 31commas and punctuation editing · core

Which version correctly punctuates the list of actions?

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We washed, dried and, folded the towels. We, washed dried and folded the towels. We washed, dried and folded the towels. We washed dried, and folded the, towels.

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Question 32commas and punctuation editing · extension

Which version correctly punctuates a contrast introduced by although?

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Although I was tired, I finished the puzzle. Although I was, tired I finished the puzzle. Although I was tired I finished, the puzzle. Although, I was tired I finished the puzzle.

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Question 33commas and punctuation editing · extension

Which punctuation change best repairs: We were late, because, the bus broke down.?

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Remove both commas. Add a comma after bus. Replace both commas with full stops. Replace the first comma with a question mark.

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Question 34commas and punctuation editing · core

Which version correctly punctuates a short answer to a question?

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Yes I have, finished. Yes I have finished, Yes, I have finished. Yes I, have finished.

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Question 35commas and punctuation editing · core

Which version correctly punctuates a short correction?

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No the, museum opens at ten. No the museum opens, at ten. No the museum, opens at ten. No, the museum opens at ten.

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Question 36commas and punctuation editing · extension

Which sentence uses an apostrophe to show missing letters in a contraction?

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We cant' find the lid. We can't find the lid. We cant find the lid. We can,t find the lid.

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Question 37commas and punctuation editing · core

Which contraction correctly replaces do not?

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dont' do'nt don't don,t

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Question 38commas and punctuation editing · core

Which contraction correctly replaces we are?

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we're were' we,re w'ere

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Question 39commas and punctuation editing · core

Which sentence correctly shows that one girl's hat was lost?

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The girls hat was lost. The girl,s hat was lost. The girls' hat was lost. The girl's hat was lost.

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Question 40commas and punctuation editing · core

Which sentence correctly shows that the dog owns the bowl?

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The dog's bowl is empty. The dogs bowl is empty. The dogs' bowl is empty. The dog,s bowl is empty.

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