The correct placement of the dash would be:
This does not mean that basketball is a game only for giants—thank goodness!
This does not mean that basketball is a game only for giants—thank goodness!
What does the bolded contraction mean?
can have
could of
could have
can of
It is easy to research your genealogy; if the records are well kept.
I plan to research my genealogy in the following countries; England and Ireland.
My roots can be traced; to Britain and Ireland.
Genealogical research in Britain and Ireland is relatively easy; records are well kept and accessible.
Genealogical research in Britain and Ireland is relatively easy; records are well kept and accessible.
Roger Ebert writes E.T. is a movie full of surprises.
Roger Ebert writes, “ E.T. is a movie full of surprises.”
Roger Ebert writes E.T. is a movie full of surprises.”
Roger Ebert writes “ E.T. is a movie full of surprises.”
Roger Ebert writes, E.T. is a movie full of surprises.”
Roger Ebert writes, "E.T. is a movie full of surprises."
“We enjoyed perfect skiing weather my friends told me, “The sun came out and the wind died down completely.”
“We enjoyed perfect skiing weather my friends told me,
“We enjoyed perfect skiing weather,” my friends told me.
“We enjoyed perfect skiing weather” my friends told me,
“We enjoyed perfect skiing weather, my friends told me
"We enjoyed perfect skiing weather," my friends told me.
When I finished my assignment (What a tough one it was!), I took a nap.
The _____ primary election is next week.
Democratic Party’s
Democratic’s Party
Democratic Partys
Democratic Partys’
The Democratic Party's primary election is next week.
Mrs. Campbell won’t change the passwords.
What does the bolded contraction mean?
was not
will not
would it
would not
People of average height less than six feet tall have had basketball careers.
People of average height less than—six feet tall have had basketball—careers.
People—of average height less than six feet tall have had—basketball careers.
People of—average height—less than six feet tall have had basketball careers.
People of average height—less than six feet tall—have had basketball careers.
People of average height—less than six feet tall—have had basketball careers.
A frequent question is Why is my set of Narnia books numbered in the wrong order?”
question is Why
question is,”Why
question is, Why
question is “Why
A frequent question is, "Why is my set of Narnia books numbered in the wrong order?"
There is: one thing you should always read a warning label.
My doctor said, “Read the label.”
Warning: If taken internally, consult a physician immediately.
Warnings are written: on the following labels medicines, cleaning products, and some foods.
Warning: If taken internally, consult a physician immediately.
I sent the package first class, the assistant reported.
“I sent the package first class”,
“I sent the package first class,”
I sent the package first class,
I sent the package first class,
"I sent the package first class,"
Do you see the kite floating in the air? the father asked the young child.
‘Do you see the kite floating in the air?’ the
“Do you see the kite floating in the air?” the
“Do you see the kite floating in the air”? the
Do you see the kite floating in the air? the
"Do you see the kite floating in the air?" the father asked the young child.
The first selection will be handel’s Water Music.
Water
handel’s
Music
The
Did Alex order French Fries or a baked potato?
French Fries
Did
baked potato
Alex
The most powerful _____ the Roman Catholic Church.
institution in colonial Mexico, was in all probability,
institution, in colonial Mexico, was in all probability,
institution in colonial Mexico was, in all probability,
institution in colonial, Mexico, was in all probability
The most powerful institution in colonial Mexico was, in all probability, the Roman Catholic Church.
Mexico City the capital is also the cultural center of the country.
Which answer shows proper comma usage?
Mexico City the capital is, also the cultural center of the country.
Mexico City the capital is also the cultural center, of the country.
Mexico City, the capital, is also the cultural center of the country.
Mexico City the capital, is also the cultural center, of the country.
Mexico City, the capital, is also the cultural center of the country.
The _____ hive was in the orchard, but they were very peaceful.
bees’s
bee’s
bees
bees’
The bees' hive was in the orchard, but they were very peaceful.
During his long career, he demonstrated great self discipline.
During-his long career, he demonstrated-great self discipline.
During his long-career, he demonstrated great self discipline.
During his long career, he demonstrated great self-discipline.
During his-long career, he demonstrated great-self discipline.
During his long career, he demonstrated great self-discipline.
We will be visiting relatives in Ireland next summer: It is a place I can’t wait to see!
I can’t wait to see Ireland: when we visit relatives.
Next summer; we will visit relatives in Ireland.
I can’t wait to see: Ireland.
We will be visiting relatives in Ireland next summer: It is a place I can't wait to see!
You are using too many “_____” in your paragraphs.
thes’
the’
thes
the’s
You are using too many "thes."
Which word has incorrect capitalization?
That Hemingway novel is set during the spanish Civil War.
Hemingway
novel
That
spanish
Mexico has rigid social classes.
Mexico has, rigid social classes.
Mexico has rigid social, classes.
Mexico has rigid, social classes.
Mexico has rigid social classes.
The League of women Voters sponsored the debate.
League
of
The
women