Unit 5 Hyphens, Dashes and Parentheses Pretest ENG
IIB
PART I:
DIRECTIONS
Write the following sentences, using hyphens, dashes, and parentheses where they are needed. (Do
NOT use commas in these sentences.) Remember that a hyphen is short like this, - . A dash is long like
this — .
1.
I will be twenty one on the twenty first of September.
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2.
A dog I think it was a poodle jumped into the lake.
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3.
Many voters thought that the candidate’s remarks were un American.
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4.
He claimed and no one denied it that the money was misplaced when the office was relocated.
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5. In The House of Mirth 1905, Edith Wharton criticizes urban life.
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6.
At the auction someone bid one thousand dollars for a pre Revolutionary desk.
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7. The Historical Society the local members, that is will conduct a tour of the harbor.
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8.
If she wins the marathon we’re all rooting for her the trophy will still be ours.
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9. “Operator, please call” Then the phone wend dead.
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ENG II B – KMH- RCSHS
Taken from Warriner’s English and Composition, Third Course, Diagnostic Test, p. 671-672
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Unit 5 Hyphens, Dashes and Parentheses Pretest ENG
IIB
10. Next month of course, I’ll write you before then we’re going on an overnight hike.
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11. My sister Patricia her nickname is “Peachy” wants to be a marine biologist.
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12. I have never or at least, almost never forgotten a name after an introduction.
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13. Bake the meat at 450⁰ F 232⁰ C for about forty minutes.
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14. The mayor elect hoped that the proposal would pass by a two thirds majority.
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15. A former all state quarterback, our coach insists that there is no such thing as a self made star.
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16. “It sounds like” gasped Jeff as he dashed for the window.
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17. Destroyed by Rome 146 B.C., Corinth was later rebuilt by Julius Caesar 44 B.C.
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18. Neither contestant could spell the word both tried twice, so the emcee declared a tie.
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19. Thirty six teenagers or maybe it was thirty seven helped clean up the park after the concert.
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20. “What What shall I do now?” Laura asked.
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ENG II B – KMH- RCSHS
Taken from Warriner’s English and Composition, Third Course, Diagnostic Test, p. 671-672
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Unit 5 Hyphens, Dashes and Parentheses Pretest ENG
IIB
PART II:
DIRECTIONS: Choose the best answer for each numbered item.
1.
The Mayas an unusually artistic and intelligent people contributed to the culture of the Aztecs.
a. The Mayas -an unusually artistic and intelligent people- contributed to the culture of the
Aztecs.
b. The Mayas— an unusually artistic and intelligent people— contributed to the culture of the
Aztecs.
c. The Mayas (an unusually artistic and intelligent people) contributed to the culture of the
Aztecs.
2. James Fenimore Cooper 1789-1851 attended Yale but did not graduate he was expelled because
of a prank.
a. James Fenimore Cooper -1789-1851- attended Yale but did not graduate - he was expelled
because of a prank.
b. James Fenimore Cooper— 1789-1851— attended Yale but did not graduate— he was
expelled because of a prank.
c. James Fenimore Cooper (1789-1851) attended Yale but did not graduate— he was expelled
because of a prank.
3. If you have ever dreamed of finding buried treasure and who hasn’t? your search could begin
on Padre Island.
a. If you have ever dreamed of finding buried treasure - and who hasn’t? - your search could
begin on Padre Island.
b. If you have ever dreamed of finding buried treasure — and who hasn’t? — your search
could begin on Padre Island.
c. If you have ever dreamed of finding buried treasure (and who hasn’t?) your search could
begin on Padre Island.
4. The pictures in my mother’s 1956 yearbook it’s called Images remind me of the TV show Happy
Days.
a. The pictures in my mother’s 1956 yearbook - it’s called Images - remind me of the TV show
Happy Days.
b. The pictures in my mother’s 1956 yearbook —it’s called Images — remind me of the TV
show Happy Days.
c. The pictures in my mother’s 1956 yearbook (it’s called Images) remind me of the TV show
Happy Days.
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ENG II B – KMH- RCSHS
Taken from Warriner’s English and Composition, Third Course, Diagnostic Test, p. 671-672
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Unit 5 Hyphens, Dashes and Parentheses Pretest ENG
IIB
5. Because of renewed interest in track and field, Ms. Acosta she’s our coach expects the team to
attract new members.
a. Because of renewed interest in track and field, Ms. Acosta - she’s our coach - expects the
team to attract new members.
b. Because of renewed interest in track and field, Ms. Acosta — she’s our coach — expects the
team to attract new members.
c. Because of renewed interest in track and field, Ms. Acosta (she’s our coach) expects the
team to attract new members.
6. George Grinnel, who founded the National Audubon Society, was a self taught expert on the
American West and helped negotiate treaties with three Indian tribes the Blackfoot, Cheyenne,
and Pawnee.
a. George Grinnel, who founded the National Audubon Society, was a self- taught expert on
the American West and helped negotiate treaties with three Indian tribes - the Blackfoot,
Cheyenne, and Pawnee.
b. George Grinnel, who founded the National Audubon Society, was a self— taught expert on
the American West and helped negotiate treaties with three Indian tribes — the Blackfoot,
Cheyenne, and Pawnee.
c. George Grinnel, who founded the National Audubon Society, was a self- taught expert on
the American West and helped negotiate treaties with three Indian tribes (the Blackfoot,
Cheyenne, and Pawnee).
7. Twenty six students most of them from the advanced math class represented our school at the
all state chess match.
a. Twenty six-students -most of them from the advanced math class - represented our school
at the all-state chess match.
b. Twenty-six students— most of them from the advanced math class— represented our
school at the all-state chess match.
c. Twenty six students (most of them from the advanced math class) represented our school at
the all-state chess match.
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ENG II B – KMH- RCSHS
Taken from Warriner’s English and Composition, Third Course, Diagnostic Test, p. 671-672
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Unit 5 Hyphens, Dashes and Parentheses Pretest ENG
IIB
8.
Henry Viscardi he founded Abilities, Inc. dedicated his life to creating opportunities for the
handicapped.
a. Henry Viscardi - he founded Abilities, Inc. - dedicated his life to creating opportunities for
the handicapped.
b. Henry Viscardi — he founded Abilities, Inc. — dedicated his life to creating opportunities for
the handicapped.
c. Henry Viscardi (he founded Abilities, Inc.) dedicated his life to creating opportunities for the
handicapped.
9. Rachel Carson was working for the U.S. fish and Wildlife Service created in 1956 when she first
noticed the destruction of plant and animal life by pesticides.
a. Rachel Carson was working for the U.S. fish and Wildlife Service - created in 1956 - when she
first noticed the destruction of plant and animal life by pesticides.
b. Rachel Carson was working for the U.S. fish and Wildlife Service — created in 1956 — when
she first noticed the destruction of plant and animal life by pesticides.
c. Rachel Carson was working for the U.S. fish and Wildlife Service (created in 1956) when she
first noticed the destruction of plant and animal life by pesticides.
10. Her book Silent Spring copyright 1962 first alerted the public to the dangers of environmental
pollution.
a. Her book Silent Spring - copyright 1962 - first alerted the public to the dangers of
environmental pollution.
b. Her book Silent Spring —copyright 1962— first alerted the public to the dangers of
environmental pollution.
c. Her book Silent Spring (copyright 1962) first alerted the public to the dangers of
environmental pollution.
11. The Battle of Bunker Hill June 17, 1775 damaged the confidence of the British.
a. The Battle of Bunker Hill - June 17, 1775 - damaged the confidence of the British.
b. The Battle of Bunker Hill — June 17, 1775 — damaged the confidence of the British.
c. The Battle of Bunker Hill (June 17, 1775) damaged the confidence of the British.
12. Grandmother whispered, “Please turn” and then fell asleep.
a. Grandmother whispered, “Please turn-” and then fell asleep.
b. Grandmother whispered, “Please turn—” and then fell asleep.
c. Grandmother whispered, “(Please turn)” and then fell asleep.
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ENG II B – KMH- RCSHS
Taken from Warriner’s English and Composition, Third Course, Diagnostic Test, p. 671-672
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Unit 5 Hyphens, Dashes and Parentheses Pretest ENG
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13. The Egyptian and Indian cobras they are the traditional snake charmers’ snakes are deaf.
a. The Egyptian and Indian cobras - they are the traditional snake charmers’ snakes - are deaf.
b. The Egyptian and Indian cobras — they are the traditional snake charmers’ snakes — are
deaf.
c. The Egyptian and Indian cobras (they are the traditional snake charmers’ snakes) are deaf.
14. The soup was three fourths water and one fourth vegetables.
a. The soup was three-fourths water and one-fourth vegetables.
b. The soup was three— fourths water and one— fourth vegetables.
c. The soup was three (fourths water and one) fourth vegetables.
15. The symptoms of the common cold sneezing cough, sore throat, and headache are rarely
accomplished by a fever.
a. The symptoms of the common cold - sneezing cough, sore throat, and headache - are rarely
accomplished by a fever.
b. The symptoms of the common cold — sneezing cough, sore throat, and headache — are
rarely accomplished by a fever.
c. The symptoms of the common cold (sneezing cough, sore throat, and headache) are rarely
accomplished by a fever.
16. The ex treasurer of our club he’s an extremely self confident person is now running for class
president.
a. The ex treasurer of our club - he’s an extremely self-confident person - is now running for
class president.
b. The ex-treasurer of our club — he’s an extremely self-confident person — is now running for
class president.
c. The ex-treasurer of our club (he’s an extremely self confident person) is now running for
class president.
17. Our representative Democrat voted against the proposal; however, it received the required two
thirds majority.
a. Our representative - Democrat - voted against the proposal; however, it received the
required two thirds majority.
b. Our representative Democrat voted against the proposal; however, it received the required
two-thirds majority.
c. Our representative (Democrat) voted against the proposal; however, it received the
required two-thirds majority.
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ENG II B – KMH- RCSHS
Taken from Warriner’s English and Composition, Third Course, Diagnostic Test, p. 671-672
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Unit 5 Hyphens, Dashes and Parentheses Pretest ENG
IIB
18. My sister she lives in Boston now is studying pre Columbian art.
a. My sister- she lives in Boston now - is studying pre-Columbian art.
b. My sister— she lives in Boston now— is studying pre-Columbian art.
c. My sister (she lives in Boston now) is studying pre—Columbian art.
19. The trunk it had belonged to my great aunt makes an interesting coffee table.
a. The trunk - it had belonged to my great-aunt makes an interesting coffee table.
b. The trunk — it had belonged to my great- aunt — makes an interesting coffee table.
c. The trunk (it had belonged to my great-aunt) makes an interesting coffee table.
20. Our dads were in the same graduating class at MIT 1960.
a. Our dads were in the same graduating class at MIT - 1960.
b. Our dads were in the same graduating class at MIT —1960.
c. Our dads were in the same graduating class at MIT (1960).
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ENG II B – KMH- RCSHS
Taken from Warriner’s English and Composition, Third Course, Diagnostic Test, p. 671-672
and