Olympiad Test : Punctuation - 2 - Class 6 MCQ

To complete the poem, we need to choose the correct option for blank no. 21. Let's analyze the options:
A: leaf's a flower;
B: leafs a flower;
C: leaf a flower;
D: None.
To identify the correct option, we should consider the context and grammar of the poem.
In the previous line, it says "Her hardest hue", indicating that it is referring to a possessive form. Therefore, the correct option should also be in the possessive form.
Now let's analyze the options:
A: leaf's a flower - This option correctly uses the possessive form of "leaf" by adding an apostrophe and an "s" ('s).
B: leafs a flower - This option is incorrect as "leafs" does not exist as a possessive form.
C: leaf a flower - This option is incorrect as it does not use the possessive form.
D: None - This option is incorrect as we need to select one of the given options.
Therefore, the correct option to complete the poem is A: leaf's a flower.

The correct option to complete the poem is:
C: So Eden
Explanation:
The given lines are from the poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay" by Robert Frost. The poem talks about the fleeting nature of beauty and the impermanence of life. The blank 22 comes after the line "Then leaf subsides to leaf." and before the line "So dawn goes down...".
To complete the poem, we need a phrase that fits the context and maintains the rhyme scheme. The phrase should convey the idea of something beautiful or perfect fading away, just like the leaves turning from green to gold and eventually dying.
Option C: "So Eden" is the correct choice because it creates a parallel between the fading of the leaves and the loss of innocence in the Garden of Eden. It suggests that just as Eden was lost, all things beautiful and perfect are destined to fade and be lost.
Option A: "So eden" is incorrect because it does not capitalize "Eden" and does not maintain the same style as the previous lines.
Option B: "so, Eden" is incorrect because it adds unnecessary punctuation and does not maintain the same style as the previous lines.
Option D: "None" is incorrect because the poem requires a completion for the blank, and "None" does not provide any completion.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C: "So Eden".

The given excerpt is from the poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay" by Robert Frost. To complete the poem, we need to select the correct option for blank no. 23.
The options are:
A: down to day.
B: down to day?
C: down to day”
D: None
Explanation:
To determine the correct option, let's analyze the context and the theme of the poem.
1. The poem talks about the fleeting nature of beauty and the inevitable passage of time.
2. The first line of the poem states that "first green is gold," indicating the ephemeral nature of new beginnings.
3. The subsequent lines describe how the initial brilliance and beauty of nature gradually fade away.
4. The word "down" suggests a downward movement or transition from one state to another.
5. The word "day" symbolizes the passing of time and the transient nature of existence.
6. The poem emphasizes the idea that all beautiful things eventually come to an end.
Based on this analysis, the correct option for blank no. 23 is:
Option A: down to day.
This choice effectively conveys the theme of the poem, indicating the descent from the initial glory of nature to the ordinary passage of time.
Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

The correct option for blank no. 24 to complete the poem is Nothing gold can stay.
Explanation:
The poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay" by Robert Frost is a reflection on the fleeting nature of beauty and the impermanence of life. The poem uses the changing seasons and the metaphor of the color gold to convey its message.
In the previous lines, Frost talks about the temporary beauty of nature, how the first green of spring turns into gold, but only for a short time. The leaves eventually fade and fall, signifying the end of the golden period.
The phrase "Nothing gold can stay" is the concluding line of the poem and serves as the central theme. It suggests that all things beautiful and precious in life are transient and do not last forever. By using the word "nothing," Frost emphasizes the inevitability of change and the fleeting nature of even the most cherished moments.
Therefore, the correct option to complete the poem is "Nothing gold can stay."

Identifying the wrong punctuation in the given sentence:

The wrong punctuation in the given sentence is the question mark (?) at the end of the sentence.

Explanation:

• The correct punctuation to end a question sentence is a question mark (?).


• However, in this case, the sentence is not a direct question but rather a statement followed by a question tag.


• The sentence "I love to eat ice creams, chocolates and milk" is a statement expressing the speaker's preference for certain food items.


• The phrase "What about you?" is a question tag added at the end to ask for the listener's preference.


• Therefore, the correct punctuation in this case would be a comma (,) instead of a question mark (?).

Corrected sentence: "I love to eat ice creams, chocolates and milk. What about you?"

So, the correct answer is option C: ?

Explanation:
The wrong punctuation in the given sentence is option A: "i". Here's the detailed explanation:
- The sentence begins with a lowercase letter "i" instead of a capital letter "I". In English grammar, the pronoun "I" should always be capitalized.
- The correct sentence should be: "I bought some furniture for my drawing room: a few chairs and one table. They are nice, aren't they?"
Corrected sentence:
"I bought some furniture for my drawing room: a few chairs and one table. They are nice, aren't they?"

Identifying the wrong punctuation in the given sentence:

Q. “There are some games which you can take up: chess, cricket and badminton?”

The wrong punctuation in the given sentence is:

• Option C: ?

Explanation:

• The sentence is a statement followed by a list of games.


• Since the sentence is a statement, it should end with a period (.) instead of a question mark (?).


• A question mark implies that the sentence is a question, but in this case, it is not.


• The correct punctuation for the given sentence would be:




• “There are some games which you can take up: chess, cricket and badminton.”

Therefore, the wrong punctuation in the given sentence is option C: ?

Identifying the wrong punctuation in the given sentence:
The given sentence is: "Give me some Pomegranate juice. My throat is parched."
The correct punctuation in the sentence is as follows:
1. "Give me some Pomegranate juice." - This is a complete sentence and is correctly punctuated with a period (.) at the end.
2. "My throat is parched." - This is also a complete sentence and is correctly punctuated with a period (.) at the end.
Therefore, there is no wrong punctuation in the given sentence.
The incorrect options given:
A: "Give" - This is not the wrong punctuation in the sentence.
B: "." - This is not the wrong punctuation in the sentence.
C: "Pomegranate" - This is not the wrong punctuation in the sentence.
D: """ - This is not the wrong punctuation in the sentence.
Conclusion:
None of the options given (A, B, C, D) contains the wrong punctuation in the given sentence. The sentence is correctly punctuated with a period (.) at the end of each complete sentence.

Identifying the wrong punctuation in the given sentence:
The given sentence is: "We sang Many songs at the Party and danced too?"
The wrong punctuation in the sentence is the question mark (?) at the end.
Explanation:
The incorrect punctuation in the given sentence is the question mark (?) at the end.
A question mark should be used at the end of a sentence when it is a direct question, but in this case, the sentence is not a direct question. It is a statement about singing songs and dancing at a party. Therefore, the question mark is not appropriate and should be removed.
The correct punctuation for the sentence would be a period (.) as it is a statement, not a question. Thus, the corrected sentence would be: "We sang many songs at the party and danced too."

Identifying the wrong punctuation in the sentence:

• The sentence is correctly punctuated, so all options are incorrect.

Detailed Explanation:

The given sentence is:

“Do you need some help with the project?" "No, thanks. It's not much work.”

Let's analyze the punctuation in each part of the sentence:

• “Do you need some help with the project?" - The question mark at the end of the sentence is used correctly to indicate a question.


• "No, thanks. It's not much work.” - The quotation marks are used correctly to indicate dialogue.

Therefore, all punctuation marks in the sentence are correct, and none of the options (A, B, C) are incorrect.

Answer: D. All are correct

Identifying the wrong punctuation in the given sentence:

Explanation:

The given sentence is:

"get me the following: sugar, flour, two eggs and butter. I will bake a cake for you."

The correct punctuation marks in the sentence are:

• The colon (:) is used after the phrase "the following" to introduce a list.


• The comma (,) is used to separate the items in the list: sugar, flour, two eggs, and butter.


• The period (.) is used at the end of the sentence to indicate the end of a sentence.

The incorrect punctuation in the sentence is:

• The word "get" is not a punctuation mark and does not fit in the given context.

Therefore, option A: "get" is the wrong punctuation in the given sentence.

Identifying the wrong punctuation in the given sentence:
Sentence:
"I need to pick up many things from the market? some vegetables and some fruits."
Wrong Punctuation:
The wrong punctuation in the given sentence is the question mark (?) after the word "market".
Explanation:
The question mark is used to indicate a direct question. However, in this sentence, it is not appropriate to use a question mark after the word "market" because it is not forming a direct question. The sentence is actually providing a list of items that the speaker needs to pick up from the market.
Corrected Sentence:
"I need to pick up many things from the market, some vegetables and some fruits."
Reason for the correction:
The correct punctuation to use in this sentence is a comma (,) to separate the list items. The use of a question mark is incorrect because it implies a direct question, which is not the intention of the sentence.

The wrong punctuation in the given sentence is the question mark (?) at the end.
Explanation:
- The sentence is a direct quotation, and the correct punctuation for a question within quotation marks is a question mark.
- However, the sentence already ends with a question mark inside the quotation marks, so there is no need for an additional question mark at the end.
- The correct punctuation should be a period (.) instead of a question mark.
Corrected sentence:
He said, "I need some help."

Explanation:
The wrong punctuation in the given sentence is option A: "It's". The contraction "It's" should be written with an apostrophe ('). The correct punctuation is "It's" which stands for "It is" or "It has".

The correct punctuation in the given sentence is "It's a beautiful day. Let's go for a picnic."
- Option A: It's - incorrect punctuation
- Option B: . - correct punctuation
- Option C: Let's - correct punctuation
- Option D: All are correct - incorrect because option A is incorrect
Therefore, the correct answer is option A: It's.

The correct options with the appropriate punctuation marks are:
Option A:

Wow!

- The word "Wow" is correctly punctuated with an exclamation mark at the end to express surprise or excitement.
Option C:

wow.

- The word "wow" is correctly punctuated with a period at the end to show a statement or a mild exclamation.
Option D:

Wow?

- The word "Wow" is correctly punctuated with a question mark at the end to indicate questioning or doubt.
The incorrect option is:
Option B:

wow

- The word "wow" is missing any punctuation mark at the end. In written English, sentences or exclamations should typically end with a punctuation mark.
Therefore, the correct options with the correct punctuation marks are A, C, and D.