This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Punctuation > Italics For Emphasis – Quiz 4 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Italics For Emphasis Quiz 4 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Complete the sentence:She was *really* surprised that he showed up ..... A) Again. B) Early. C) Never. D) Late. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Early. 2. In the sentence, 'He didn't just walk, he sprinted to the finish line, ' why is the word 'sprinted' italicized? A) It is the name of a character. B) It contrasts with the word 'walk' to show intensity. C) It is a difficult word to spell. D) It is the longest word in the sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It contrasts with the word 'walk' to show intensity. 3. Which word should be italicized to show emphasis:'She was ..... surprised by the gift.' A) Mildly. B) Truly. C) Barely. D) Not. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Truly. 4. Which of the following titles should be italicized? A) National Geographic. B) The New York Times. C) Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star. D) Chapter 5:The Adventure. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) National Geographic. 5. Which option correctly emphasizes the key contrast in the sentence? "I didn't say he stole the cookie; I said he ate it." A) I didn't say he stole the cookie; I said he ate it. B) I didn't say he stole the cookie; I said he ate it. C) I didn't say he stole the cookie; I said he ate it. D) I didn't say he stole the cookie; I said he ate it. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I didn't say he stole the cookie; I said he ate it. 6. Which sentence uses italics for emphasis, and NOT for a title or a foreign term? A) In France, you would say bonjour to greet someone. B) I just finished reading the book The Hunger Games. C) No, I'm the one who is supposed to clean the garage today. D) The ship was named the Queen Anne's Revenge. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) No, I'm the one who is supposed to clean the garage today. 7. Complete the dialogue to show the character's surprise: "Wait, " Sarah said, "You're telling me you found the ..... key?" A) Found the actual. B) Actual. C) "actual". D) Actual. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Actual. 8. What is the main reason a writer uses italics for emphasis? A) To stress a word or show it's important. B) To mark the title of a short story. C) To make a sentence look longer. D) To show a word is spelled wrong. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To stress a word or show it's important. 9. Complete the sentence to show the speaker is surprised about the *person* who completed the task:I can't believe ..... finished the project already. A) The project. B) Finished. C) You. D) Already. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) You. 10. In print, italics are often used to emphasize a ..... point. A) Minor. B) Confusing. C) Simple. D) Major. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Major. 11. Complete the sentence to show you are absolutely certain:'That is ..... the right answer.' A) Almost. B) Maybe. C) Probably. D) Definitely. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Definitely. 12. The title of a website, like YouTube. A) Quotation Marks. B) Italics. C) Neither. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Italics. 13. Complete the sentence:When proofreading your essay, you should make sure your use of italics for emphasis is clear and ..... A) Random. B) Frequent. C) Consistent. D) Complicated. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Consistent. 14. Complete the sentence:'I want to make it absolutely clear that you are ..... in trouble.' A) Never. B) Always. C) So. D) Not. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Not. 15. Which sentence uses italics correctly to emphasize a surprising event? A) I finally finished my book. B) I finally finished my book. C) I finally finished my book. D) I finally finished my book. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I finally finished my book. 16. Complete the sentence with italics for emphasis:She was *so* excited to finally ..... the concert. A) Hear. B) Attend. C) Miss. D) Ignore. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Attend. 17. Which sentence uses italics to show a strong preference? A) I prefer tea over coffee. B) I prefer tea over coffee. C) I prefer tea over coffee. D) I prefer tea over coffee. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I prefer tea over coffee. 18. Complete the sentence to show emphasis:'If you want to win, you have to ..... practice.' A) Casually. B) Sometimes. C) Actually. D) Really. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Really. 19. True or False:In a story, you can use italics to let the reader know what a character is thinking inside their head. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 20. Which sentence uses italics incorrectly for emphasis? A) She said she would call me back. B) He promised to return the book. C) I thought you would arrive on time. D) Sara claimed she was the best player. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She said she would call me back. 21. Which word should be italicized in the sentence:'She said she was ..... tired, yet went for a run.' A) Very. B) Extremely. C) Barely. D) Somewhat. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Extremely. 22. Complete the sentence:'During the storm, the lights flickered but they ..... went out.' A) Sometimes. B) Always. C) Never. D) Often. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Never. 23. Which sentence correctly uses italics to show sarcasm? A) Oh, sure, you 'really' found it on your own. B) Oh, sure, you really found it on your own. C) Oh, sure, you really found it on your own. D) Oh, sure, you really found it on your own. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Oh, sure, you really found it on your own. 24. Which sentence correctly uses italics for emphasis to show a specific feeling? A) I told *you* not to touch that. B) I told you not to touch *that*. C) I told you not to touch that. D) I told you not to *touch* that. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I told *you* not to touch that. 25. Which sentence uses italics for the best emphasis? A) I can't believe you!. B) I can't believe you!. C) I can't believe you!. D) I can't believe you!. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I can't believe you!. 26. True or False:In a story, writers often use italics to show a character's private thoughts. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 27. In which sentence is italics correctly used for emphasis? A) The teacher said, you must submit your homework by Friday. B) The teacher said, you must submit your homework by Friday. C) The teacher said, you must submit your homework by Friday. D) The teacher said, you must submit your homework by Friday. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The teacher said, you must submit your homework by Friday. 28. In which sentence are the italics used for emphasis, and NOT to show the title of a work? A) No, I am certain I left my backpack at your house. B) We are reading the book Holes in my ELA class. C) I thought the movie Encanto was fantastic. D) My dad's favorite newspaper is the New York Times. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) No, I am certain I left my backpack at your house. 29. Which sentence correctly uses italics to show that the speaker wanted chicken, not fish? A) I ordered the chicken, not the fish. B) I ordered the chicken, not the fish. C) I ordered the chicken, not the fish. D) I ordered the chicken, not the fish. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I ordered the chicken, not the fish. 30. True or False:When writing by hand, you should use underlining to show where italics would go. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. 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