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1. which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a. every carpenter typically uses: a tape measure, a hammer, and a chisel.
b. every carpenter needs: a tape measure, a hammer, and a chisel.
c. every carpenter must have these tools: a tape measure, a hammer, and a chisel.
d. every carpenter should have: a tape measure, a hammer, and a chisel.

2. which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a. i found evidence to support my thesis on these pages: page 34, page 78, and page 129.
b. i found evidence to support my thesis on: page 34, page 78, and page 129.
c. the evidence i found to support my thesis is located on: page 34, page 78, and page 129.
d. the evidence i found to support my thesis is on: page 34, page 78, and page 129.

3. which sentence correctly uses a colon to introduce the list?
the town council decreased funding for parks and recreation, construction, and staff development.
a. the town council decreased funding for three departments: parks and recreation, construction, and staff development.
b. the town council decreased: funding for parks and recreation, construction, and staff development.
c. the town council decreased funding for: parks and recreation, construction, and staff development.
d. the three departments that the town council decreased funding for were: parks and recreation, construction, and staff development.

4. which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a. every morning the manager greeted us the same way: “welcome to a new day, friends! ”
b. every morning the manager greeted us with: “welcome to a new day, friends! ”
c. every morning the manager greeted: “welcome to a new day, friends! ” as she walked into the room.
d. every morning: "welcome to a new day, friends! " greeted the manager.