Typical Questions
- "Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?"
How to Approach
- Pick punctuation that adds emphasis, contrast, or definition
- Choose punctuation that improves emphasis or logical sequencing
- Requires seeing the author's purpose
Typical Trap and Quick Fix
- Using grammatically okay punctuation that doesn't match tone
- Ask: "What tone shift or focus does this punctuation highlight?"
Signal Clues
- Dash/colon vs. semicolon; punctuation that signals a shift in tone or focus