Mastering SAT Punctuation Rules with Practice Exercises
Punctuation Practice Questions
Introduction Set 1
- The book, _ which was published last year, has received excellent reviews.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) book which was published last year,
– C) book; which was published last year,
– D) book which was published, last year
- The artist—known for her abstract paintings— _ has been commissioned for a new project.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) artist known for her abstract paintings,
– C) artist, known for her abstract paintings—
– D) artist—known for her abstract paintings,
- The lecture was informative and _ engaging; the students were very attentive.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) engaging the students were
– C) engaging, the students were
– D) engaging; the students
- The museum is famous for its collection of ancient artifacts _ which are displayed in chronological order.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) artifacts, which are displayed
– C) artifacts which are displayed
– D) artifacts; which are displayed
- The conference, _ held annually, attracts experts from around the world.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) conference held annually,
– C) conference; held annually
– D) conference, held annually
- The chef is known for her innovative dishes _ which combine traditional and modern flavors.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) dishes, which combine
– C) dishes which combine
– D) dishes; which combine
- The novel—set in a dystopian future— _ explores themes of freedom and control.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) future, explores
– C) future explores
– D) future; explores
- The teacher praised the student _ who had worked hard on the project.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) student who had worked
– C) student; who had worked
– D) student, who had worked
- The report, _ written by a team of experts, provides detailed analysis.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) report written by a team of experts
– C) report which was written by a team of experts
– D) report; written by a team of experts
- The concert was a great success _ the audience applauded for several minutes.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) success the audience
– C) success; the audience
– D) success, the audience
Official Practice questions Set 2
from Khan Academy
- Although the Eiffel Tower is iconic to Paris. Many residents originally hated its design.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) Paris, many
– C) Paris; many
– D) Paris many
- Among the candidates for Daily Show anchor were Amy Poehler, who quickly declined,_ Chris Rock, who considered filling in for a limited term; and Trevor Noah, who accepted the offer.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) declined
– C) declined;
– D) declined:
- Amerigo Vespucci is the namesake of both North and South America, nevertheless,_ many people do not know his discovery overturned Christopher Columbus’s claim that Brazil and the West Indies formed the eastern outskirts of Asia.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) America; nevertheless,
– C) America nevertheless
– D) America, nevertheless—
- To prepare for careers in international development, some graduates are taking a three-pronged approach: studying data science and econometrics; fields that are relevant to impact assessment;_ learning a foreign language, which can be essential for certain positions abroad; and taking courses in public policy and administration.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) studying data science and econometrics, fields that are relevant to impact assessment;
– C) studying data science and econometrics, fields that are relevant to impact assessment:
– D) studying data science and econometrics; fields that are relevant to impact assessment,
- According to Naomi Nakayama of the University of Edinburgh, the reason seeds from a dying dandelion appear to float in the air while ______ is that their porous plumes enhance drag, allowing the seeds to stay airborne long enough for the wind to disperse them throughout the surrounding area.
– A) falling,
– B) falling:
– C) falling;
– D) falling
- An element’s atomic number is ______ the number of protons in its nucleus, the number electrons in its uncharged state, and approximately half of its atomic mass.
– A) equal to:
– B) equal to ;
– C) equal to,
– D) equal to
- When he returned from the Galapagos islands in 1835, Charles Darwin brought back a young tortoise named ______ would live over 170 years before passing away at the Australia Zoo in 2006.
– A) Harriet, she
– B) Harriet; who
– C) Harriet she
– D) Harriet; she
- Changing your lifestyle to;_ include more exercise may help decrease the occurrence of headaches.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) to
– C) to—
– D) to:
- Among the candidates for Daily Show anchor were Amy Poehler, who quickly declined,_ Chris Rock, who considered filling in for a limited term; and Trevor Noah, who accepted the offer.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) declined
– C) declined;
– D) declined:
- Although the Eiffel Tower is iconic to Paris. Many residents originally hated its design.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) Paris, many
– C) Paris; many
– D) Paris many
- Even though its crocodilian jaws are fragile and incapable of eating a large animal, the Gharial still evokes a powerful emotion, terror.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) emotion
– C) emotion—
– D) emotion;
Set 3 Questions
- The conference was well-organized _ many participants praised the event.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) organized, many
– C) organized; many
– D) organized—many
- The team—who had been practicing for months— _ won the championship.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) months won
– C) months; won
– D) months, won
- The painting, _ which was recently restored, is now on display.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) painting which was recently restored,
– C) painting which was recently, restored
– D) painting; which was recently restored
- The article provides an in-depth analysis _ however, it lacks practical solutions.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) analysis; however,
– C) analysis however
– D) analysis, however,
- The research was groundbreaking _ it introduced new methods in the field.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) groundbreaking it introduced
– C) groundbreaking; it introduced
– D) groundbreaking, it introduced
- The new policy—aimed at reducing emissions— _ will be implemented next year.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) emissions will be
– C) emissions, will be
– D) emissions; will be
- The novel, _ which was translated into several languages, became an international bestseller.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) novel which was translated
– C) novel, which was translated
– D) novel; which was translated
- The presentation was informative _ it covered all the key points.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) informative it
– C) informative; it
– D) informative, it
- The company—founded in 1990— _ has grown rapidly.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) 1990 has
– C) 1990, has
– D) 1990; has
- The movie, _ which received critical acclaim, was a box office success.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) movie which received
– C) movie; which received
– D) movie, which received
Set 4 Questions
- The project was completed on time _ despite several challenges.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) time, despite
– C) time; despite
– D) time: despite
- The book—written by a famous author— _ has been adapted into a movie.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) author has
– C) author; has
– D) author, has
- The new regulations, _ which will come into effect next year, aim to reduce pollution.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) regulations which will come
– C) regulations; which will come
– D) regulations: which will come
- The event was well-attended _ over 500 people showed up.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) attended; over
– C) attended, over
– D) attended: over
- The study—conducted by leading scientists— _ provides new insights into climate change.
– A
) NO CHANGE
– B) scientists provides
– C) scientists, provides
– D) scientists; provides
- The concert was a huge success _ the band played all their hits.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) success the band
– C) success, the band
– D) success; the band
- The report, _ which was submitted last week, highlights the need for reform.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) report which was submitted
– C) report; which was submitted
– D) report, which was submitted
- The team—composed of experts— _ has been working on the project for months.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) experts, has
– C) experts; has
– D) experts; have
- The museum, _ which houses rare artifacts, is a popular tourist destination.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) museum which houses
– C) museum; which houses
– D) museum, which houses
- The article, _ which was published yesterday, sparked a lot of debate.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) article which was published
– C) article; which was published
– D) article, which was published
Set 5 Questions
- The committee’s decision was final _ no further appeals would be considered.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) final, no
– C) final; no
– D) final: no
- The CEO—known for her strategic vision— _ announced a new initiative.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) vision announced
– C) vision, announced
– D) vision; announced
- The proposal, _ which was approved unanimously, will be implemented next year.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) proposal which was approved
– C) proposal; which was approved
– D) proposal: which was approved
- The speech was inspiring _ it motivated everyone in the room.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) inspiring; it
– C) inspiring, it
– D) inspiring: it
- The investigation—led by a team of experts— _ uncovered significant evidence.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) experts uncovered
– C) experts, uncovered
– D) experts; uncovered
- The report, _ which was submitted on time, was praised for its thoroughness.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) report which was submitted
– C) report; which was submitted
– D) report, which was submitted
- The agreement—reached after months of negotiations— _ was signed by both parties.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) negotiations was
– C) negotiations, was
– D) negotiations; was
- The project, _ which was funded by a government grant, aims to improve education.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) project which was funded
– C) project; which was funded
– D) project, which was funded
- The conference—attended by experts from around the world— _ focused on global challenges.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) world focused
– C) world, focused
– D) world; focused
- The movie, _ which received critical acclaim, was a box office success.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) movie which received
– C) movie; which received
– D) movie, which received
Set 6 Questions
- The decision was made after careful consideration _ however, not everyone agreed with it.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) consideration; however,
– C) consideration however
– D) consideration: however,
- The scientist—known for her groundbreaking research— _ received a prestigious award.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) research received
– C) research; received
– D) research: received
- The project, _ which was initially met with skepticism, proved to be a success.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) project which was initially
– C) project; which was initially
– D) project: which was initially
- The lecture was informative _ it provided a lot of valuable insights.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) informative; it
– C) informative, it
– D) informative: it
- The discovery—made by a team of researchers— _ has opened up new possibilities.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) researchers has
– C) researchers; has
– D) researchers: has
- The study, _ which was conducted over several years, has yielded significant results.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) study which was conducted
– C) study; which was conducted
– D) study: which was conducted
- The report—based on extensive research— _ suggests a new approach to the problem.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) research suggests
– C) research; suggests
– D) research: suggests
- The experiment, _ which was carefully designed, produced unexpected results.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) experiment which was carefully
– C) experiment; which was carefully
– D) experiment: which was carefully
- The author—famous for her bestselling novels— _ is working on a new book.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) novels is
– C) novels, is
– D) novels; is
- The decision—made after much debate— _ was announced yesterday.
– A) NO CHANGE
– B) debate was
– C) debate; was
– D) debate: was
Solutions
Introduction Set 1
- A) NO CHANGE
2. A) NO CHANGE
3. D) engaging; the students
4. B) artifacts, which are displayed
5. A) NO CHANGE
6. A) NO CHANGE
7. A) NO CHANGE
8. A) NO CHANGE
9. A) NO CHANGE
10. C) success; the audience
Set 2 (SAT Level)
- C) Paris; many
2. C) declined;
3. B) America; nevertheless,
4. B) studying data science and econometrics, fields that are relevant to impact assessment;
5. A) falling,
6. C) equal to,
7. D) Harriet; she
8. B) to
9. C) declined;
10. C) Paris; many
11. C) emotion—
Set 3
- C) organized; many
2. A) NO CHANGE
3. A) NO CHANGE
4. B) analysis; however,
5. C) groundbreaking; it introduced
6. A) NO CHANGE
7. A) NO CHANGE
8. C) informative; it
9. A) NO CHANGE
10. A) NO CHANGE
Set 4
- C) time; despite
2. A) NO CHANGE
3. A) NO CHANGE
4. D) attended: over
5. A) NO CHANGE
6. D) success; the band
7. A) NO CHANGE
8. A) NO CHANGE
9. D) museum, which houses
10. A) NO CHANGE
Set 5
1. C) final; no
2. A) NO CHANGE
3. A) NO CHANGE
4. B) inspiring; it
5. A) NO CHANGE
6. A) NO CHANGE
7. A) NO CHANGE
8. A) NO CHANGE
9. A) NO CHANGE
10. A) NO CHANGE
Set 6
- B) consideration; however,
- A) NO CHANGE
- A) NO CHANGE
- B) informative; it
- A) NO CHANGE
- A) NO CHANGE
- A) NO CHANGE
- A) NO CHANGE
- A) NO CHANGE
- A) NO CHANGE