Exercise 2: Italics and Underlining | Practice Test Online

Question 1:  In writing, what is the purpose of using italics?

(A) To indicate a hyperlink

(B) To denote quotes

(C) To emphasize text

(D) To separate paragraphs

Correct Answer: 1C

Question 2:  When should underlining be avoided in formal writing?

(A) For titles of books

(B) For emphasis

(C) For foreign words

(D) For website addresses

Correct Answer: 2B

Question 3:  Which of the following is a suitable use of italics in writing?

(A) To denote regular text

(B) To indicate a hyperlink

(C) To emphasize a word

(D) To separate sections

Correct Answer: 3C

Question 4:  What does underlining typically signify in a document?

(A) Emphasis

(B) Regular text

(C) Foreign language

(D) Quotes

Correct Answer: 4A

Question 5:  Which formatting style is commonly used for highlighting a word or phrase?

(A) Italics

(B) Bold

(C) Underlining

(D) Quotes

Correct Answer: 5B

Question 6:  What is the appropriate use of italics when writing a title?

(A) To denote regular text

(B) For emphasis

(C) For titles of books

(D) For hyperlink

Correct Answer: 6C

Question 7:  When citing the title of an academic paper, what formatting style is typically used?

(A) Quotes

(B) Underlining

(C) Italics

(D) Bold

Correct Answer: 7C

Question 8:  Which of the following is not a suitable use of underlining in writing?

(A) Denoting titles of books

(B) Emphasizing key points

(C) Indicating a hyperlink

(D) Highlighting a word

Correct Answer: 8C

Question 9:  What is the primary function of using italics in writing?

(A) To indicate a hyperlink

(B) To denote regular text

(C) To emphasize words

(D) To mark quotations

Correct Answer: 9C

Question 10:  Which formatting style is typically used for indicating thoughts or inner dialogue in a narrative?

(A) Quotes

(B) Bold

(C) Italics

(D) Underlining

Correct Answer: 10C