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Select the sentence with correct punctuation marks among the options given.
Mother said honesty is the best policy

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  1. Mother said honesty is the best policy

  2. Mother said : Honesty is the best policy

  3. Mother said, "Honey is the best policy."

  4. Mother said "honesty is the best policy"

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Option C is the correct answer as the inverted commas are used correctly, the first letter in the quotation is capitalised and the sentence ends with a full stop.

Option A is incorrect because inverted commas are not used to quote what mother said and it doesn't have a full stop.
Option B is incorrect because neither does it have inverted commas nor a full stop. The colon is used out of place as they are generally used between two main clauses in cases where the second clause explains or follows from the first.

Option D is incorrect because the first letter in the quote is not capitalised, there should be a comma after 'said' to separate the direct speech within the inverted commas and the sentence doesn't have a full stop.

Select the sentence with correct punctuation marks among the options given.
The trekker said oh we are lost in the forest.

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  1. The trekker said, Oh$!$ we are lost in the forest

  2. The trekker said, "Oh$!$ We are lost in the forest."

  3. The trekker said, "Oh$!$ we are lost in the forest"

  4. The trekker said, "Oh$!$ Weare lost in the forest:

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Inverted commas are used to express a speaker’s words written down exactly as they were spoken, which is why it has been used in this particular sentence (because the trekker said the statement). The second statement promptly starts with a capitalized word and ends with a full stop. Hence option B is the correct answer.

Option A is incorrect because inverted commas are not used to express the speaker's words in the direct speech, the second statement doesn't start with a capitalized word nor does it end with a full stop.
Option C is incorrect because the second statement neither starts with a capitalized word nor does it end with a full stop.
In option D the inverted comma is not closed after the quotation, there is no space between the words 'we are' and the statement is ending with a colon instead of a full stop. 

Select the sentence with correct punctuation marks among the options given.
He said to her have you packed your school bag.

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  1. He said to her, "Have you packed your School Bag?"

  2. He said to Her, "Have you packed your School bag!"

  3. He said to her, "have you packed your school bag?"

  4. He said to her, "Have you packed your school bag?"

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
According to general rule, a question mark is used to indicate an interrogatory clause in a sentence. Quotation marks are used in pairs to set off direct speech or, a quote. The punctuations in a quoted text should be put within the quotes.
Thus, according to the rules, the correct form of writing the sentence is option D. The remaining options are incorrect.
An exclamation mark is used to indicate expression of strong feelings or high volume.
Only the pronoun 'I' is capitalized in a sentence. So, capitalizing 'her' in the given sentence is incorrect.

Punctuate the following sentence:
Will you be kind to me said rohan.

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  1. "Will you be kind to me?" said Rohan.

  2. "Will you be kind to me!", said Rohan.

  3. "Will you be kind to me?", said Rohan.

  4. Will you be kind to me said rohan.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
According to general rule, a question mark is used to indicate an interrogatory clause in a sentence. Quotation marks are used in pairs to set off direct speech or, a quote.
Thus, according to the rules, the correct form of writing the sentence is option A. The remaining options are incorrect.
An exclamation mark is used to indicate expression of strong feelings or high volume.

Technical accuracy of language means

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  1. Simplicity

  2. Correctness of grammar, spelling, and punctuation

  3. Active voice

  4. Correct alignment

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
The correctness of grammar, spelling and punctuation is essential for the formation of an accurate sentence. Thus, the correct answer is Option B.
The other remaining options are incorrect, as simplicity, active voice or correct alignment does not lead to technical accuracy of language. 

Who is philanthrophist?

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  1. One who gives friendly help

  2. One who is master of his words.

  3. One who is dissatisfied and inclined to rebel

  4. One who seeks to promote the welfare of others especially by donating money for good causes.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
A philanthropist is someone who engages in philanthropy; that is, someone who donates his or her time, money, and/or reputation to charitable causes.

Select the option that correctly punctuates the given line:
Who wants to marry Rose

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  1. No change

  2. Who wants to marry Rose?

  3. Who wants to marry Rose.

  4. Who wants to marry Rose!

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
According to the general rule, a direct question takes a question mark at the end whereas, a period is used at the end of an indirect sentence. The given sentence is in the form of a direct question. Thus, the correct answer is Option B. 
Option C is incorrect - A period is used to mark an end to an indirect sentence.
Option D is incorrect - An exclamation mark is used to indicate strong feelings or high volume in a sentence.

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation marks:
where do you live in new york

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  1. Where do you live in new York?

  2. Where do you live in New York?

  3. Where do you live in new york?

  4. Where do you live in, New York?

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Option B: A sentence always begins with a capitalized first word. So, the 'w' in 'where' will be 'W'.
The sentence asks a question, hence it will end in a question mark '?'.
'New York' is a name of a place, hence the initials 'N' and 'Y' are capitalized.
These punctuation marks can be seen in option B, hence it is correct.
Option A is incorrect because 'n' has not been capitalized "new York".
Option C is incorrect because the place 'new york' has not been capitalized.
Option D is incorrect because the comma ',' is not required. (A comma usually does not follow a preposition.)

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation marks:
hurrah! I won the match.

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  1. Hurrah! I won the match.

  2. Hurrah! i won the match!

  3. HurrahI won the match!

  4. Hurrah won the match!

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
According to general rule, an exclamation mark is used after an interjection or exclamation to indicate strong feelings or high volume, or to show emphasis, and often marks the end o a sentence. is used to mark the end of a complete sentence.
Exclamation marks are occasionally used mid sentence with a function similar to commas, for dramatic effect. However, the use of exclamation mark multiple times in a sentence is incorrect. Thus, the correct answer will be Option A. 
The remaining options are incorrect. 
The letter 'I' when referring to yourself is always capitalized.

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation marks:
may god bless you

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  1. may god bless you!

  2. May god bless you!

  3. May God bless you!

  4. May God Bless you!

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
According to general rule, an exclamation mark is used after an interjection or exclamation to indicate strong feelings or high volume, or to show emphasis, and often marks the end o a sentence. is used to mark the end of a complete sentence. Thus, the correct answer will be Option C.
The remaining options are incorrect.
The first word of any sentence should begin with a capital letter and the words referring to religion or anything religious should be capitalized.