Question

Which sentence is not punctuated correctly?

A.
"Now, don't say, "I can't," because I know you can do it," Dad coaxed.

B.
"Are you sure she said, 'Come by any time'?" Amy asked.

C.
"Ever since I was little, my family has called me 'Penny' instead of Penelope," she said.

D.
"My piano teacher," Anna said, "gave me sheet music for 'Over the Rainbow,' sung by Judy Garland."

Answer 1

@Whitemonsterbunny17

Answer 2

@bealiberty47

Answer 3

the answer is B.

Answer 4

thank you! could you help me with more? @mechanicalanimal_

Answer 5

WOAH. the answer is actually A. i'm so sorry, i misread it the first time. it's A. i'm positive. and yes, i can help you with more. lol

Answer 6

Which sentence contains an error in the use of apostrophes?

A.
Nobody's going to believe what happened!

B.
He works at his brother-in-law's auto body shop.

C.
Have you seen today's edition of the newspaper?

D.
I can't seem to find Trevor and Paul's term papers.

@mechanicalanimal_

Answer 7

the answer is D (:

Answer 8

Which sentence contains an error in the use of apostrophes?

A.
I've done all that I can to get the stain off his shirt.

B.
Whose singing the first song in the recital?

C.
The dark maroon sedan is theirs.

D.
It's a dog's life.

@mechanicalanimal_

Answer 9

B.

Answer 10

Which sentence contains no errors in the use of apostrophes?

A.
If you're right, then I, horror of horrors, must be wrong.

B.
Haven't they met all of they're applications and prerequisites?

C.
You couldn't have put that report of there's in the shredder!

D.
If these skates are her's, what happened to yours?

@mechanicalanimal_

Answer 11

A.

Answer 12

Which sentence is not punctuated correctly?

A.
She has gone to school in Paris, France; London, England; and Boise, Idaho.

B.
I really like eating raw vegetables, however, for some reason, I prefer my carrots cooked.

C.
I think I saw your parents leaving the mall last night; they were in a light green minivan.

D.
Ms. Davis, a well-known zoologist, spoke at the seminar; she didn't bring any animals.

@mechanicalanimal_

Answer 13

the answer is B. again xD

Answer 14

Which sentence does not use colons correctly?

A.
We have to be finished no later than 5:15 P.M.

B.
Flowers I have planted in my garden include: roses, daffodils, and tulips.

C.
The following materials will be provided at the class: bead mats, cutters, and small pliers.

D.
Mr. Chapman suggested we read Genghis: Birth of an Empire over the winter break.

@mechanicalanimal_

Answer 15

I only have like 3 questions left and then ill give you a medal @mechanicalanimal_

Answer 16

okay, that's fine. but hmm.. i'm just not really sure about this one.
a. can't be it because 5:15 pretty much has to have a colon there.
b. and c. can't be wrong because you're supposed to put a colon before you list items.
and d. doesn't make sense either, because the book title has the colon there.
i have no clue about this one..

Answer 17

okay ill just guess on that one i guess

Answer 18

Which sentence contains an error in the use of hyphens?

A.
I could only run for a quarter-mile this morning.

B.
Her dad is pretty strict; he's an ex-marine.

C.
Kelly had a half-hour session with the physical therapist yesterday.

D.
We read about the Spanish-American War in history class.

@mechanicalanimal_

Answer 19

A.

Answer 20

Which sentence contains an error in the use of dashes?

A.
Some foods—for instance, egg rolls, tacos, and spaghetti—make one feel quite cosmopolitan.

B.
I have so much to tell you—oh, no, here comes the bus.

C.
Unfortunately, the film—it was European and had subtitles—was in black and white!

D.
None of us had expected the governor—he's Larry's uncle, to be there.

@mechanicalanimal_

Answer 21

D.

Answer 22

Which sentence contains an error in the use of parentheses?

A.
My plan (a genius-level inspiration, as usual) was, not surprisingly, rejected by those who live on the lower levels.

B.
These months were the most fascinating time of the Crimean War. (See pages 1135-1136)

C.
Our festival is dedicated to Fergus C. Hyland (1834-1913), who founded our wonderful town of Liverville.

D.
The tale of how they met (see Appendix II) is worthy of a made-for-television movie or at least a short feature.

Answer 23

@mechanicalanimal_

Answer 24

A.

Answer 25

because it should use hyphens instead of apostrophes.

Answer 26

thank you! thats all. how do i give you a medal? @mechanicalanimal_

Answer 27

you're welcome. (: glad i could help. just click the "best response" button. it should be next to my username. lol

Answer 28

thank youu :D