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Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation marks:
where do you live in new york

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  1. Where do you live in new York?

  2. Where do you live in New York?

  3. Where do you live in new york?

  4. Where do you live in, New York?

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Option B: A sentence always begins with a capitalized first word. So, the 'w' in 'where' will be 'W'.
The sentence asks a question, hence it will end in a question mark '?'.
'New York' is a name of a place, hence the initials 'N' and 'Y' are capitalized.
These punctuation marks can be seen in option B, hence it is correct.
Option A is incorrect because 'n' has not been capitalized "new York".
Option C is incorrect because the place 'new york' has not been capitalized.
Option D is incorrect because the comma ',' is not required. (A comma usually does not follow a preposition.)

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation marks:
hurrah! I won the match.

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  1. Hurrah! I won the match.

  2. Hurrah! i won the match!

  3. HurrahI won the match!

  4. Hurrah won the match!

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
According to general rule, an exclamation mark is used after an interjection or exclamation to indicate strong feelings or high volume, or to show emphasis, and often marks the end o a sentence. is used to mark the end of a complete sentence.
Exclamation marks are occasionally used mid sentence with a function similar to commas, for dramatic effect. However, the use of exclamation mark multiple times in a sentence is incorrect. Thus, the correct answer will be Option A. 
The remaining options are incorrect. 
The letter 'I' when referring to yourself is always capitalized.

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation marks:
may god bless you

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  1. may god bless you!

  2. May god bless you!

  3. May God bless you!

  4. May God Bless you!

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
According to general rule, an exclamation mark is used after an interjection or exclamation to indicate strong feelings or high volume, or to show emphasis, and often marks the end o a sentence. is used to mark the end of a complete sentence. Thus, the correct answer will be Option C.
The remaining options are incorrect.
The first word of any sentence should begin with a capital letter and the words referring to religion or anything religious should be capitalized.

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation marks:
ram is my best friend

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  1. Ram is my best friend?

  2. ram is my best friend.

  3. Ram is my best friend.

  4. Ram is My best friend!

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
According to general rule, a period is used to mark the end of a complete sentence. Also, as a rule, the first word of every sentence should begin with a capital letter. Thus, the correct answer will be Option C.
The remaining options are incorrect. 
 A question mark is used to indicate an interrogatory clause whereas, an exclamation mark is used to indicate strong feelings or high volume. 

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation marks:
anita lives at 10 bajrang bali colony

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  1. Anita lives at 10 Bajrang bali colony.

  2. Anita lives at 10, bajrang bali colony.

  3. Anita lives at 10, Bajrang bali colony.

  4. Anita lives at 10, Bajrang Bali colony.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
According to general rule, the first word of a sentence is always capitalized. Capitals are used for all proper nouns in a sentence and also, for words derived from proper nouns. 
Thus, according to the rules, the correct answer is Option D. The remaining options are incorrect.

Punctuate the following sentence:

why did you come late to the school

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  1. Why did you come, late to the school?

  2. Why did you come late to the school?

  3. Why did you come late, to the school?

  4. Why did you come late, to the school.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
According to general rule, a direct question takes a question mark at the end whereas, a period is used at the end of an indirect sentence. The given sentence is in the form of a direct question. Thus, the correct answer is Option B. 
The remaining options are incorrect. 
A comma is used to generate a pause, which is not required in the given sentence.

Identify the suitable punctuation(s) for the given statement:
Is it always necessary for one to sit argue and debate 

Hint - don't include the Oxford comma.

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  1. ; and ?

  2. , and .

  3. ; and ,

  4. , and ?

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
A comma is required between different items in a list. and a question mark is used to mark an end to an interrogative sentence. Thus, the correct option is Option D.
The remaining options are incorrect.
Option A - A semi colon is used in lists with internal commas.
Option B - A period is used to mark an end to a declaratory sentence.
Option C - A comma is never used to mark an end to a sentence.


Select the correctly punctuated version of the following sentence:
yay we are going on a picnic

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  1. Yay! We are going on a picnic.

  2. Yay, we are going on a picnic!

  3. Yay! we are going on a picnic!

  4. Yay! we are going on a picnic?

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

We use an exclamation mark to indicate an exclamatory clause or expression in writing. ‘Yay’ is a commonly used exclamation that indicates excitement. Therefore it should be followed by an exclamation mark. Whereas ‘We are going on a picnic.’ is the next sentence, therefore it should not be followed by an exclamation mark. Hence option A is correct while option B is incorrect. Since ‘We are going on a picnic.’ is a separate sentence, the first letter of the sentence needs to be capitalized. Hence ‘we’ is not the right form of starting a sentence. Thus option C is incorrect. In addition to this, it is a declarative sentence; hence we cannot use a question mark at of it. Therefore option D is incorrect.

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation marks:
i purchased a t.v. last year

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  1. I purchased a t.v. last year!

  2. I purchased a t.v. last year?

  3. I Purchased a T.V. Last year.

  4. I purchased a TV last year.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
According to general rule, the first word of a sentence is always capitalized. Capitals are used for all proper nouns in a sentence and also, for words derived from proper nouns. 
A declaratory sentence must always end using a period. However, abbreviations that consist of all uppercase letter mostly do not require periods in between, like TV.
Thus, according to the rules, the correct answer is Option D. The remaining options are incorrect.

Choose the correct punctuation marks:
did you plan a tour to karnal karna lake

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  1. did you plan a tour to Karnal Karna Lake.

  2. Did you plan a tour to Karnal Karna Lake?

  3. Did you plan a tour to Karnal Karna lake?

  4. Did you plan a tour to Karnal Karna Lake.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
According to general rule, the first word of a sentence is always capitalized. Capitals are used for all proper nouns in a sentence and also, for words derived from proper nouns. 
A direct question always takes a question mark in the end whereas, indirect sentences require a period.
Thus, according to the rules, the correct answer is Option B. The remaining options are incorrect.