Question

36 multiple choice 2 points which of the following demonstrates correct punctuation? we will study three sources of electrical power that are: solar, wind, and tidal energy. we will study three sources of electrical power; solar, wind, and tidal energy. we will be studying three sources of electrical power; solar, wind, and tidal energy. 37 multiple choice 2 points where do you recommend scheduling a pedicure appointment _______ which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above? around here. around here around here! around here? 38 multiple choice 2 points she baked the _______ to perfection. which of the following options correctly completes the sentence above? soft, fluffy biscuits soft fluffy biscuits soft fluffy, biscuits soft and fluffy biscuits

Explanation:

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• In the first option, “that are:” is incorrect punctuation. A colon is misused here.
• The second option “We will study three sources of electrical power; solar, wind, and tidal energy.” is correct. A semicolon can be used to separate an independent clause from a list that elaborates on it.
• The third option “We will be studying...” changes the verb tense (from simple future “will study” to future - continuous “will be studying”) which is not relevant to punctuation, but the original question is about punctuation. The semicolon usage in the second option is correct for punctuation.

• The sentence “Where do you recommend scheduling a pedicure appointment...” is a question. So, it should end with a question mark.
• “around here.” (period) is for a statement. “around here” (no punctuation) is incorrect. “around here!” (exclamation mark) is for strong emotion (not a question). “around here?” (question mark) is correct as it is a question.

• When two adjectives (“soft” and “fluffy”) modify a noun (“biscuits”) and are of equal importance (co - ordinate adjectives), they should be separated by a comma.
• “soft, fluffy biscuits” is correct. “soft fluffy biscuits” (no comma) is incorrect. “soft fluffy, biscuits” (comma in the wrong place) is incorrect. “soft and fluffy biscuits” (using “and” instead of a comma for co - ordinate adjectives) is less common in this context (comma is the standard for co - ordinate adjectives before a noun).

Answer:

We will study three sources of electrical power; solar, wind, and tidal energy.

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