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Semicolon - English language punctuation - class-VIII

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

  1. Spain is a beautiful country; the beache's are warm, sandy and spotlessly clean.
  2. Spain is a beautiful country: the beaches are warm, sandy and spotlessly clean.
  3. Spain is a beautiful country, the beaches are warm, sandy and spotlessly clean.
  4. Spain is a beautiful country; the beaches are warm, sandy and spotlessly clean.
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Over the last few years, there has been a radical change in the village's population ... most people under the age of 35 have migrated to nearby cities.

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

  1. population;
  2. population,
  3. population.
  4. NO CHANGE
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

There were seeds, nuts and fruit in the salad, it was a nutritious meal.

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined words.

  1. seeds, nuts, fruit in the salad:
  2. seeds, nuts and fruit in the salad:
  3. seeds, nuts and fruit in the salad;
  4. NO CHANGE
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined part of the sentence.

The bridge was sturdy, flexible and strong; it withstood the storm well.

  1. sturdy, flexible, strong: it
  2. sturdy, fleixble and strong - it
  3. sturdy, flexible, strong; it
  4. NO CHANGE
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The umbrella was faded, torn and broken, it was old and much-used.

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

  1. NO CHANGE
  2. broken;
  3. broken ...
  4. broken:
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Mother Teresa ran hospices and homes for people with serious diseases, soup kitchens, dispensaries and mobile clinics: she received numerous awards for her work.

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

  1. clinics,
  2. clinics;
  3. clinics ...
  4. NO CHANGE
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

His step was sure, his gait was stylish.

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

  1. sure. His
  2. sure; his
  3. sure: his
  4. NO CHANGE
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The coffee was warm, the eggs were boiled to perfection and the toast was crisp; Maria and Luke were all set to have breakfast.

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

  1. NO CHANGE
  2. crisp,
  3. crisp:
  4. crisp ...
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The peacock's tail was blue and green, his body was an iridescent blue.

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

  1. green:
  2. green -
  3. green;
  4. NO CHANGE
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

His house had French windows in every room, he wanted to be sure of having fresh air blowing through the interiors.

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

  1. NO CHANGE
  2. room;
  3. room:
  4. room -
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The morning dawned bright and clear: Peter and his family were ready for their long journey.

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

  1. clear;
  2. clear ...
  3. clear,
  4. NO CHANGE
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Queen enjoyed a long reign, she ruled justly and mercifully.

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

  1. reign;
  2. reign:
  3. reign
  4. NO CHANGE
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Team interaction is a key ingredient of workplace culture: good communication between team members is essential for success.

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

  1. culture;
  2. culture -
  3. culture ...
  4. NO CHANGE
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

He was kind-hearted and gregarious, everyone liked him.

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

  1. gregarious;
  2. gregarious -
  3. gregarious:
  4. NO CHANGE
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The land was beautiful: the land was green.

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

  1. beautiful;
  2. beautiful -
  3. beautiful ...
  4. NO CHANGE
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Communication is one of the most important soft skills - it is key to any work project.

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined words.

  1. skills, it is
  2. skills; it is
  3. skills: it is
  4. NO CHANGE
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined part of the sentence:
The house had balconies, a well-equipped kitchen and a pretty garden at the back, it was everything Hannah and Ralph were looking for.

  1. NO CHANGE
  2. balconies, a well-equipped kitchen and a pretty garden at the back;
  3. balconies and a well-equipped kitchen, and a pretty garden at the back:
  4. balconies, a well-equipped kitchen and a pretty garden at the back -
Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Choose the option that best corrects the underlined words.
The trees were tall, leafy and abounding with spring flowers, it seemed the ideal location for Michael's outdoor play.
  1. NO CHANGE
  2. tall, leafy and abounding with spring flowers ...
  3. tall, leafy, abounding with spring flowers; it
  4. tall, leafy and abounding with spring flowers; it
Question 19 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Elise loved baking elaborate confections; she wanted to be a professional chef.

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word.

  1. NO CHANGE
  2. confections:
  3. confections,
  4. confections ...
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