Semicolons, Colons, Dashes, and Parentheses

1. Question

   Fossil fuels gasoline for example are being replaced by cleaner and more cost-effective alternatives such as electricity.

   A.

   Fossil fuels gasoline for example, are being replaced by cleaner and more cost-effective alternatives such as electricity.

   B.

   Fossil fuels—gasoline, for example—are being replaced by cleaner and more cost-effective alternatives such as electricity.

   C.

   Fossil fuels gasoline, for example, are being replaced by cleaner and more cost-effective alternatives such as electricity.

   D.

   Fossil fuels gasoline for example are being replaced by cleaner; and more cost-effective alternatives such as electricity.

   Semicolons, Colons, Dashes, and Parentheses: For each sentence, choose the answer that adds semicolons, colons, dashes, and parentheses to make the sentence correct. - Fossil fuels gasoline for example are being replaced by cleaner and more cost-effective alternatives such as electricity.

2. Question

   Electric cars do have some drawbacks their driving range is limited, and their batteries contain toxic materials.

   A.

   Electric cars do have some drawbacks: their driving range is limited, and their batteries contain toxic materials.

   B.

   Electric cars do have some drawbacks; their driving range is limited, and their batteries contain toxic materials.

   C.

   Electric cars do have some drawbacks, their driving range is limited and their batteries contain toxic materials.

   D.

   Electric cars do have some drawbacks, their driving range is limited, and their batteries contain toxic materials.

   Semicolons, Colons, Dashes, and Parentheses: For each sentence, choose the answer that adds semicolons, colons, dashes, and parentheses to make the sentence correct. - Electric cars do have some drawbacks their driving range is limited, and their batteries contain toxic materials.

3. Question

   Hydrogen a common element also can be used to power cars.

   A.

   Hydrogen; a common element, also can be used to power cars.

   B.

   Hydrogen a common element, also can be used to power cars.

   C.

   Hydrogen (a common element) also can be used to power cars.

   D.

   Hydrogen a common element—also can be used to power cars.

   Semicolons, Colons, Dashes, and Parentheses: For each sentence, choose the answer that adds semicolons, colons, dashes, and parentheses to make the sentence correct. - Hydrogen a common element also can be used to power cars.

4. Question

   Cars powered by hydrogen are very clean their only waste product is water.

   A.

   Cars powered by hydrogen are very clean; their only waste product is water.

   B.

   Cars, powered by hydrogen, are very clean their only waste product is water.

   C.

   Cars powered by hydrogen are very clean, their only waste product is water.

   D.

   Cars, powered by hydrogen are very clean, their only waste product is water.

   Semicolons, Colons, Dashes, and Parentheses: For each sentence, choose the answer that adds semicolons, colons, dashes, and parentheses to make the sentence correct. - Cars powered by hydrogen are very clean their only waste product is water.

5. Question

   The major downside of hydrogen cars it is an important one is that they are too expensive for most people.

   A.

   The major downside of hydrogen cars, it is an important one, is that they are too expensive for most people.

   B.

   The major downside of hydrogen cars—it is an important one—is that they are too expensive for most people.

   C.

   The major downside of hydrogen cars, it is an important one—is that they are too expensive for most people.

   D.

   The major downside of hydrogen cars; it is an important one, is that they are too expensive for most people.

   Semicolons, Colons, Dashes, and Parentheses: For each sentence, choose the answer that adds semicolons, colons, dashes, and parentheses to make the sentence correct. - The major downside of hydrogen cars it is an important one is that they are too expensive for most people.

6. Question

   Ethanol is a biofuel it can be made from plants such as corn and switch grass.

   A.

   Ethanol is a biofuel, it can be made from plants such as corn and switchgrass.

   B.

   Ethanol is a biofuel it can be made from plants, such as corn and switchgrass.

   C.

   Ethanol is a biofuel; it can be made from plants such as corn and switchgrass.

   D.

   Ethanol is a biofuel, it can be made from plants, such as corn and switchgrass.

   Semicolons, Colons, Dashes, and Parentheses: For each sentence, choose the answer that adds semicolons, colons, dashes, and parentheses to make the sentence correct. - Ethanol is a biofuel it can be made from plants such as corn and switch grass.

7. Question

   Ethanol pumps in the United States are usually easy to spot they are yellow, the color of corn.

   A.

   Ethanol pumps in the United States are usually easy to spot: they are yellow, the color of corn.

   B.

   Ethanol pumps in the United States are usually easy to spot, they are yellow, the color of corn.

   C.

   Ethanol pumps in the United States are usually easy to spot; they are yellow the color of corn.

   D.

   Ethanol pumps in the United States are usually easy to spot they are yellow, the color of corn.

   Semicolons, Colons, Dashes, and Parentheses: For each sentence, choose the answer that adds semicolons, colons, dashes, and parentheses to make the sentence correct. - Ethanol pumps in the United States are usually easy to spot they are yellow, the color of corn.

8. Question

   Plant oil commonly called vegetable oil is used to make biodiesel, another biofuel.

   A.

   Plant oil, commonly called vegetable oil is used to make biodiesel, another biofuel.

   B.

   Plant oil commonly called vegetable oil is used to make biodiesel another biofuel.

   C.

   Plant oil (commonly called vegetable oil) is used to make biodiesel, another biofuel.

   D.

   Plant oil; commonly called vegetable oil, is used to make biodiesel, another biofuel.

   Semicolons, Colons, Dashes, and Parentheses: For each sentence, choose the answer that adds semicolons, colons, dashes, and parentheses to make the sentence correct. - Plant oil commonly called vegetable oil is used to make biodiesel, another biofuel.

9. Question

   Mixtures of biodiesel and petroleum diesel called biodiesel blends are widely available in Europe but are less common in America.

   A.

   Mixtures of biodiesel and petroleum diesel—called biodiesel blends—are widely available in Europe but are less common in America.

   B.

   Mixtures of biodiesel and petroleum diesel; called biodiesel blends; are widely available in Europe but are less common in America.

   C.

   Mixtures of biodiesel and petroleum diesel: called biodiesel blends, are widely available in Europe but are less common in America.

   D.

   Mixtures of biodiesel and petroleum diesel called biodiesel blends; are widely available in Europe but are less common in America.

   Semicolons, Colons, Dashes, and Parentheses: For each sentence, choose the answer that adds semicolons, colons, dashes, and parentheses to make the sentence correct. - Mixtures of biodiesel and petroleum diesel called biodiesel blends are widely available in Europe but are less common in America.

10. Question

    Diesel cars can also be converted into “grease cars” cars that run on straight vegetable oil.

    A.

    Diesel cars can also be converted into “grease cars;” cars that run on straight vegetable oil.

    B.

    Diesel cars can also be converted into “grease cars,” cars that run on straight vegetable oil.

    C.

    Diesel cars can also be converted into: “grease cars,” cars that run on straight vegetable oil.

    D.

    Diesel cars can also be converted into “grease cars” (cars that run on straight vegetable oil).

    Semicolons, Colons, Dashes, and Parentheses: For each sentence, choose the answer that adds semicolons, colons, dashes, and parentheses to make the sentence correct. - Diesel cars can also be converted into “grease cars” cars that run on straight vegetable oil.