Question

Read the quotation by Louis Aragon.

I demand that my books be judged with utmost severity, by knowledgeable people who know the rules of grammar and of logic, and who will seek beneath the footsteps of my commas the lice of my thought in the head of my style.

Which statement best restates the main idea of this quotation?
Aragon wants his readers to be well informed and understand the true meaning of his writing.
Aragon wants his readers to carefully study his use of grammar and punctuation.
Aragon wants his readers to be intelligent enough to comprehend most of his writing.
Aragon wants his readers to enjoy the content of his writing but not focus on anything else.


Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Without water - the plant will die.
Without water; the plant will die.
Without water, the plant will die.
Without water the plant will die.


In a literary work, the scene created by the author’s words is referred to as
the tone.
the setting.
the mood.
the style.

Answer 1

1) Aragon wants his readers to carefully study his use of grammar and punctuation.
2) Without water, the plant will die.
3) the mood.