Which of the Following Is True About Standards for Punctuation

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about standards for punctuation in business writing?

• A) Restrictive clauses should be set off with commas.
• B) The items listed in a series should not be separated by commas.
• C) Commas should be used to set off parenthetical expressions.
• D) Colon should not be used to introduce an enumeration.
• E) Colon should not be used to introduce a formal quotation, or a statement of explanation.

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Definitions:

Deindividuated

A psychological state where an individual loses self-awareness and a sense of individuality, often leading to uninhibited and sometimes antisocial behavior, usually in group settings.

Uninhibited

Characterized by a lack of restraint or inhibition, often resulting in spontaneous and free-spirited behavior.

Combative

Exhibiting readiness or eagerness to fight or be aggressive.

Deindividuation

A psychological state characterized by reduced self-awareness and diminished social identity, leading to uninhibited and sometimes antisocial behavior.