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What is the rule for using commas to separate elements in a list?

• Place a comma only before the conjunction 'and' or 'or'

• Do not use commas at all when separating items in a list

• Place a comma before each item in the list

• Place a comma after each item, except before the conjunction 'and' or 'or'.

How should quotation marks be used when quoting dialogue or a phrase?

• The quotes should be used at the beginning and end of the quote.

• The quotes should be used at the beginning of the quote but not at the end.

• The quotes should be used only at the end of the quote.

• The quotes should be used backwards, that is, at the end and then at the beginning of the quote.

What is the main function of apostrophes in the Spanish language?

• Mark the plural of words

• Indicate the omission of letters in a word or show possession.

• Separate syllables in a word

• Indicate the gender of nouns

Why is it important to capitalize proper nouns in a text?

• To decrease the readability of the text

• Because it is a passing trend

• To highlight their importance and give them proper recognition.

• To confuse the readers

What is the difference between using a semicolon and a colon in a sentence?

• The semicolon is used to separate items in a list when those items already contain commas, while the colon is used to introduce a list, examples, or explanations.

• The semicolon is used to introduce a list, while the colon is used to separate items in a sentence.

• The semicolon is used at the end of a sentence, while the colon is used at the beginning.

• The semicolon is used to end a sentence, while the colon is used to separate items in a list.

What is the punctuation mark used at the end of a sentence?

• question mark (?)

• comma (,)

• period (.)

• dash (-)

When should colons be used in a sentence?

• To indicate a question

• To separate a subject from a predicate

• To introduce a list, an explanation, a textual quote, or to indicate a cause and effect relationship.

• To emphasize an idea

What is the rule for using commas to separate independent clauses?

• Do not use commas to separate independent clauses

• Commas are used after verbs in independent clauses

• Commas are only used at the end of independent clauses

• Use a comma before conjunctions that join two independent clauses.

How should quotation marks be placed when citing a title of a work or an article?

• With double quotes.

• With single quotes.

• Without quotes.

• With angle quotes.

Why is it necessary to use apostrophes in verbal contractions?

• To confuse readers

• To increase the length of words

• To indicate the omission of letters in words and facilitate pronunciation and comprehension of the text.

• To make the text less readable