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Practice Questions

What is the function of the gerund phrase in “My hobby is collecting stamps”?

A. Subject
B. Direct object
C. Subject complement
D. Object of a preposition

It follows the linking verb 'is' and renames the subject 'hobby'.

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Jul 8, 2026

Which mark is correct for the following: “He is a world class player.”

A. World-class
B. World—class
C. World–class
D. World:class

'World-class' acts as a compound adjective.

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Jul 8, 2026

“She wanted to—but couldn’t—speak.” Which mark is this?

A. Hyphen
B. En dash
C. Em dash
D. Comma

Em dashes indicate the interruption.

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Jul 8, 2026

Select the correctly punctuated sentence:

A. The 2010–2020 era.
B. The 2010-2020 era.
C. The 2010—2020 era.
D. The 2010, 2020 era.

En dashes signify time ranges.

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Jul 8, 2026

Is an em dash used for numerical ranges?

A. Yes
B. No
C. Sometimes
D. Only for money

En dashes are standard for numerical ranges.

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Jul 8, 2026

Which mark is used for a compound modifier after the noun?

A. Hyphen
B. En dash
C. Em dash
D. None

Compound adjectives (e.g., 'the car was fast-moving') are not hyphenated if they come after the noun.

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Jul 8, 2026

Choose the correct sentence:

A. He is a well-known actor.
B. He is a well—known actor.
C. He is a well–known actor.
D. He is a well:known actor.

Compound adjective before the noun.

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Jul 8, 2026

Which mark is the shortest?

A. Em dash
B. En dash
C. Hyphen
D. Comma

The hyphen (-) is the shortest punctuation mark in this group.

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Jul 8, 2026

Which mark is used for a distance/connection?

A. Hyphen
B. En dash
C. Em dash
D. Semicolon

The en dash is used to show a relationship or distance (e.g., New York–London flight).

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Jul 8, 2026

Is the em dash followed by spaces?

A. Yes
B. No
C. Sometimes
D. Only at the end

In most style guides, em dashes have no spaces around them.

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Jul 8, 2026

“The fast-moving car” — the hyphen is used because:

A. 'Fast' modifies 'moving'
B. 'Fast-moving' modifies 'car'
C. It is a range
D. It is an interruption

Compound adjectives modifying a noun take a hyphen.

nmdcat.online Dash & Hyphen
Jul 8, 2026

Which of the following uses a hyphen correctly?

A. X-ray
B. X—ray
C. X–ray
D. X:ray

Fixed technical terms often require a hyphen.

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Jul 8, 2026

Is a hyphen used for ranges?

A. Yes
B. No
C. Sometimes
D. Only with letters

Ranges require an en dash, not a hyphen.

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Jul 8, 2026

The em dash can replace:

A. A colon
B. Parentheses
C. A semicolon
D. All of these

Em dashes can functionally replace colons, commas, and parentheses.

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Jul 8, 2026

Choose the correct punctuation:

A. He is an all-around athlete.
B. He is an all—around athlete.
C. He is an all–around athlete.
D. He is an all:around athlete.

'All-around' is a compound adjective.

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Jul 8, 2026

The hyphen is used to:

A. Emphasize
B. Separate range
C. Link words
D. Interrupt thought

Hyphens link words into compound terms.

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Jul 8, 2026

Choose the correct punctuation:

A. The teacher—a very kind lady—smiled.
B. The teacher, a very kind lady, smiled.
C. Both are acceptable
D. Neither is acceptable

Both commas and em dashes can set off non-restrictive appositives, but em dashes provide more emphasis.

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Jul 8, 2026

The en dash is used for:

A. Emphasis
B. Ranges
C. Pauses
D. Interjections

En dashes (–) indicate 'to' or 'through' in ranges.

nmdcat.online Dash & Hyphen
Jul 8, 2026

Which of the following uses a hyphen correctly?

A. Re-entry
B. Re—entry
C. Re–entry
D. Re:entry

Some prefixes (re-) take hyphens to clarify pronunciation.

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