Italics For Emphasis Quiz 2 (25 MCQs)

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1. True or False:Italics should be used to emphasize every important word in a sentence.
2. Which sentence shows the correct use of italics and punctuation?
3. Names of ships, like the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria.
4. True or False:Italics for emphasis change the basic meaning of a sentence.
5. Which sentence uses italics to show a strong emotional reaction?
6. In which sentence is the use of italics for emphasis most appropriate?
7. Which sentence uses italics to best show sarcasm?
8. True or False:In a story, if you italicize a character's inner thoughts once, you should use the same style every time that character's thoughts appear to be consistent.
9. Complete the sentence:The teacher was ..... impressed with the project.
10. Complete the sentence with the correct emphasis:I was ..... thrilled to be chosen for the lead role.
11. Which sentence uses italics in a way that is LEAST effective and should probably be revised?
12. Which sentence correctly uses italics for emphasis?
13. True or False:If an italicized word is at the end of a question, the question mark should also be italicized.
14. Complete the sentence:You must ..... finish your homework before dinner.
15. True or False:Italics can be used to stress specific points in a sentence.
16. Complete the sentence:That was ..... the wrong thing to say.
17. Complete the sentence to create a contrast:I didn't say he stole the cookie, I said he ..... it.
18. Which of the following uses italics correctly?
19. True or False:A good writer uses italics on many words in a paragraph to make sure the reader knows what's important.
20. True or False:To emphasize how much you like pizza, you should write:'I love love love pizza!'
21. True or False:Italics should be used for all important words in a sentence.
22. Which phrase uses italics correctly for emphasis:I was ..... terrified during the storm.
23. Italics can be used to emphasize both single words and entire phrases.
24. Italics can also be used when you are talking about a letter or a word as itself. Which sentence uses italics correctly for this reason?
25. Which sentence correctly uses italics to emphasize certainty?