Punctuation

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71 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions:The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as:

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) I want a pen, a pencil and a rubber.
(B) I want, a pen, a pencil and a rubber.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct.
(B) If only B is correct.
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) If you keep calm, take your time, concentrate and then answer the questions, you are sure to succeed.
(B) If, you keep calm, take your time, concentrate and then answer the questions, you are sure to succeed.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consist of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) The Sun, the Moon, and the stars are all heavenly bodies.
(B) The sun, the moon and the stars are all heavenly bodies.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) She said I am going home.
(B) She said, I am going home.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.
Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) Good days are coming!, she said
(B) Good days are coming, she said.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) In the winters, at this height, life becomes really tough and unbearable.
(B) In the winters at this height, life becomes really tough and unbearable.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) When the sun is shining, and the birds are singing, the world seems a happier place.
(B) When the sun is shining and the birds are singing, the world seems a happier place.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) Of course, I am going to see him next week.
(B) Of course I am going to see him next week.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) On the contrary, things proved to be really enjoyable.
(B) On the contrary, things proved to be, really enjoyable.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.
Mark your answer as

(A) He had been looking forward to his visit here, but unfortunately it did not materialise.
(B) He had been looking forward, to his visit here, but unfortunately it did not materialise.

  1. If only A is correct
  2. If only B is correct
  3. If both A and B are correct
  4. If both A and B are wrong
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) Mount Everest the world s highest mountain, was first climbed in 1953.
(B) Mount Everest, the world s highest mountain, was first climbed in 1953.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) You live in Mumbai, right?
(B) You live in Mumbai right?

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) The fire, although it had been burning for hours, did not do much damage.
(B) The fire although it had been burning for hours did not do much damage.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: Each of the following questions consist of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) Worn out by the long journey, the child soon fell asleep.
(B) Worn out by the long journey, the child, soon fell asleep.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) By the way, why don t you try?
(B) By the way, why dont you try?

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) The attempt unfortunately, did not succeed.
(B) The attempt, unfortunately, did not succeed.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) Meena, who is a very popular actress, is appearing on the television today.
(B) Meena who is a very popular actress, is appearing on the television today.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) You went home, did nt you?
(B) You went home did nt you?

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 19 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

It is quite an expensive watch, isn t it?
It is quite an expensive watch isn t it?

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 20 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) Friends, Romans and countrymen, lend me your ears.
(B) Friends Romans and countrymen, lend me your ears.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 21 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) Michael, get ready for the party.
(B) Michael get ready for the party.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 22 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) Every one, rich or poor, young or old, high or low wishes to be happy.
(B) Every one, rich or poor, young or old, high or low, wishes to be happy.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 23 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) She is an American, he, an Indian.
(B) She is an American he, an Indian.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 24 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) It being hot, we decided to go out for the picnic.
(B) It being, hot we decided to go out for the picnic.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 25 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) Walk fast; otherwise you will miss the train.
(B) Walk fast otherwise; you will miss the train.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 26 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) No, I cannot do that work.
(B) No I cannot do, that work.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 27 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) Yes, I am coming, please wait.
(B) Yes, I am coming please wait.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 28 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) I called again and again; yet no one answered.
(B) I called again and again yet; no one answered.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 29 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) Keats said : A thing of beauty is a joy for ever.
(B) Keats said : A thing of beauty is joy for ever.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 30 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) I am going to Delhi, he to Mumbai.
(B) I am going to Delhi, he, to Mumbai.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 31 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.
Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) Shakespeare says: Sweet are the uses of adversity.
(B) Shakespeare says; sweet are the uses of adversity.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 32 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) The following students won the prize: Kavita, Rajiv, Ashok, Rakesh.
(B) The following students: won the prize, Kavita, Rajiv, Ashok, Rakesh.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 33 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) A mathematician should know all branches of Mathematics: Algebra, calculus, co-ordinate and solid geometry.
(B) A mathematician should know: all branches of Mathematics: Algebra, calculus, co-ordinate and solid geometry.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 34 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.
Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) I like him: he is so fascinating.
(B) I like: him he is so fascinating.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 35 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) I refused to go to pictures: I was too tired.
(B) I refused: to go to pictures I was too tired.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 36 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) Do you know how to swim?
(B) Do you know how to swim.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 37 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) Have you ever been to Mumbai, the commercial capital of India.
(B) Have you ever been to Mumbai, the commercial capital of India?

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 38 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) May God bless you with all the joys of life!
(B) May God bless you! with all the joys of life.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 39 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) Alas! I have lost the bet.
(B) Alas I have lost the bet!

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 40 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) Sir, Sir! he implored, Do not blame me.
(B) Sir,! Sir! he implored, Do not blame me.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 41 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) He said, Dalhousie is a beautiful hill station.
(B) He said, Dalhousie is beautiful hill station.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 42 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) Shakespeare says, This above all, be true to thyself. Then you will not be false to any man.
(B) Shakespeare says, This above all; be true to thyself. Then you will not be false to any man.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 43 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) She prayed to God - God, who is all Merciful.
(B) She prayed to God, God who is all Merciful.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 44 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) There is sweetness in sad music - the still sad music of humanity.
(B) There is sweetness - in sad music - the still sad music of humanity.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 45 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) We - who have assembled here - promise our full support to you.
(B) We - who have assembled here, promise our full support to you.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 46 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) Ravi - the youngest boy in the class - has topped the list.
(B) Ravi the youngest boy in the class - has topped the list.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 47 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) He is - between you and me, a crooked person.
(B) He is, between you and me, a crooked person.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 48 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) Even at this young age, because of the influence of environment, he has started taking interest in music.
(B) Even at this young age - because of the influence of environment - he has started taking interest in music.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 49 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) The saint preached - The knowledge of thyself will preserve thee from vanity.
(B) The saint preached - The knowledge of thyself - will preserve thee from vanity.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 50 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) One new Holiday-Home of our company is going to be opened at Mussoorie very shortly.
(B) One new-Holiday-Home of our company is going to be opened at Mussoorie very shortly.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 51 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) My father-in-law wants us to visit them in the holidays along with our children.
(B) My father-in law wants us to visit them in the holidays along with our children.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 52 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) Raju's books have got exchanged with Nitus .
(B) Raju's books have got exchanged with Nitu's.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 53 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) The commander in-chief ordered to open the fire.
(B) The commander- in-chief ordered to open the fire.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 54 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) Work is worship.
(B) Work's worship.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 55 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) One should love ones country.
(B) One should love one's country.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 56 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) Slow and steady, wins the race.
(B) Slow and steady wins the race.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 57 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) India is a big country having a population of more than 100 crores.
(B) India is a big country, having a population of more than 100 crores.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 58 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consist of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) Indians are settled all over the world.
(B) Indians are settled all over world.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 59 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consist of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) The Japanese are the most patriotic people.
(B) Japanese are most patriotic people.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 60 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) New York is very big.
(B) New York is a very big city.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 61 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) God loves those who love His creatures.
(B) God loves those who love his creatures.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 62 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) Lakhs of people go to Haridwar to have a dip in the holy Ganga.
(B) Lakhs of people go to Haridwar to have a dip in holy Ganga.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 63 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) Pray to God Almighty that He may grant thy wishes.
(B) Pray to God almighty that he may grant thy wishes.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 64 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) O, what can ail thee knight-at-arms?
(B) O what can ail thee knight-at-arms?

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 65 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) Lakshman said, do not cross this line, whatever the circumstances.
(B) Lakshman said do not cross this line, whatever the circumstances.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 66 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked A and B. Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) During his discourse he said, nothing is good or bad; only thinking makes it so.
(B) During his discourse, he said, Nothing is good or bad; only thinking makes it so.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 67 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked A and B. Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) Pardon, she muttered. I can t help it. My head aches, I shall go away.
(B) Pardon, she muttered, I can t help it. My head aches, I shall go away.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 68 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked A and B. Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) Can I see you? said I. I didn t want to say, alone again but with out it the thing seemed self-evident.
(B) Can I see you? said I. I didn t want to say alone again but without it the thing seemed self-evident.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 69 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked A and B. Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) Can you tell me the way to nearest inn?, said the traveler. yes, said the peasant. Do you want one where you can spend the night?
(B) Can you tell me the way to the nearest inn?, said the traveler. Yes, said the peasant. Do you want one where you can spend the night?

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 70 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked (A) and (B). Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.
Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) Muhammad Shah, seeing him pass, said to one of the guests, Did you notice that old man who passed just now? Yes, said the visitor, what is so remarkable about him?
(B) Muhammad Shah, seeing him pass, said to one of the guests, did you notice that old man who passed just now? yes, said the visitor. What is so remarkable about him?

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)
Question 71 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Directions: The following question consists of two sentences marked A and B. Read both the sentences carefully and mark the one that has correct punctuation.

Mark your answer as

(A) If only A is correct
(B) If only B is correct
(C) If both A and B are correct.
(D) If both A and B are wrong.

(A) Who hath dared to wound thee? cried the giant, Tell me, that I may take my big sword and slay him, Nay, answered the child, but these are the wounds of love.
(B) Who hath dared to wound thee? cried the giant, Tell me that I may take my big sword and slay him. Nay answered the child, but these are the wound of love.

  1. (A)
  2. (B)
  3. (C)
  4. (D)