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Put in semicolons, colons, dashes, quotation marks, Italics (use an underline), and parentheses wherever they are needed in the following sentences.1. The men in question Harold Keene, Jim Peterson, and Gerald Greene deserve awards.2. Several countries participated in the airlift Italy, Belgium, France, and Luxembourg.3. Only one course was open to us surrender, said the ex-major, and we did.4. Judge Carswell later to be nominated for the Supreme Court had ruled against civil rights.5. In last weeks New Yorker, one of my favorite magazines, I enjoyed reading Lelands article How Not to Go Camping.6. Yes, Jim said, Ill be home by ten.7. There was only one thing to do study till dawn.8. Montaigne wrote the following A wise man never loses anything, if he has himself.9. The following are the primary colors red, blue, and yellow.10. Arriving on the 8 10 plane were Liz Brooks, my old roommate her husband and Tim, their son.11. When the teacher commented that her spelling was poor, Lynn replied All the members of my family are poor spellers. Why not me?12. He used the phrase you know so often that I finally said No, I dont know.13. The automobile dealer handled three makes of cars Volkswagens, Porsches, and Mercedes Benz.14. Though Phil said he would arrive on the 9 19 flight, he came instead on the 10 36 flight.15. Whoever thought said Helen that Jack would be elected class president?16. In baseball a show boat is a man who shows off.17. The minister quoted Isaiah 5 21 in last Sundays sermon.18. There was a very interesting article entitled The New Rage for Folk Singing in last Sundays New York Times newspaper.19. Whoever is elected secretary of the club Ashley, or Chandra, or Aisha must be prepared to do a great deal of work, said Jumita, the previous secretary.20. Darwins On the Origin of Species 1859 caused a great controversy when it appeared.Answers to Punctuation Exercise 1Semicolons, colons, dashes, quotation marks, italics (use an underline), and parentheses are added in the following sentences.1. The men in question (Harold Keene, Jim Peterson, and Gerald Greene) deserve awards.2. Several countries participated in the airlift: Italy, Belgium, France, and Luxembourg.3. Only one course was open to us: surrender, said the ex-major, and we did.4. Judge Carswell-later to be nominated for the Supreme Court-had ruled against civil rights.5. In last weeks New Yorker, one of my favorite magazines, I enjoyed reading Lelands article How Not to Go Camping.6. Yes,Jim said, Ill be home by ten.7. There was only one thing to do-study till dawn.8. Montaigne wrote the following: A wise man never loses anything, if he has himself.9. The following are the primary colors: red, blue, and yellow.10. Arriving on the 8:10 plane were Liz Brooks, my old roommate; her husband; and Tim, their son.11. When the teacher commented that her spelling was poor, Lynn replied, All the members of my family are poor spellers. Why not me?12. He used the phrase you know so often that I finally said, No, I dont know.13. The automobile dealer handled three makes of cars: Volkswagens, Porsches, and Mercedes Benz.14. Though Phil said he would arrive on the 9:19 flight, he came instead on the 10:36 flight.15. Whoever thought, said Helen, that Jack would be elected class president?16. In baseball a show boat is a man who shows off.17. The minister quoted Isaiah 5:21 in last Sundays sermon.18. There was a very interesting article entitled The New Rage for Folk Singing in last Sundays New York Times newspaper.19. Whoever is elected secretary of the club-Ashley, or Chandra, or Aisha-must be prepared to do a great deal of work, said Jumita, the previous secretary.20. Darwins On the Origin of Species (1859) caused a great controversy when it appeared.Write the letter of the correctly punctuated sentence._ 1. A. My first job in a factory involved the manufacture of escalator handles and ketchup bottle lids.B. My first job in a factory involved the manufacture of escalator handles, and ketchup bottle lids._ 2. A. Ms. Espinoza has offered to coach the team this year, however, the competition for the job is intense.B. Ms. Espinoza has offered to coach the team this year, however the competition for the job is intense.C. Ms. Espinoza has offered to coach the team this year; however, the competition for the job is intense._ 3. A. The teams major concerns this year, however, are staying healthy, finding a good shooting guard, and maintaining good relations with the public.B. The teams major concerns this year, however, are: staying healthy, finding a good shooting guard, and maintaining good relations with the public.C. The teams major concerns this year; however, are - staying healthy, finding a good shooting guard, and maintaining good relations with the public._ 4. A. Three major cities Hartford Bridgeport and Stamford make up the crucial voting blocks of Connecticut.B. Three major cities, Hartford, Bridgeport, and Stamford, make up the crucial voting blocks of Connecticut.C. Three major cities - Hartford, Bridgeport, and Stamford - make up the crucial voting blocks of Connecticut._ 5. A. My favorite teacher, who just happens to be my uncle, retired from the university last summer.B. My favorite teacher who just happens to be my uncle, retired from the university last summer.C. My favorite teacher, who just happens to be my uncle retired from the university last summer._ 6. A. It seems a shame that a diligent, sincere politician like Fuentes should be ignored by shallow and thoughtlessly fickle voters.B. It seems a shame that a diligent sincere politician like Fuentes should be ignored by shallow and thoughtlessly fickle voters.C. It seems a shame that a diligent sincere politician like Fuentes should be ignored by shallow, and thoughtlessly fickle voters._ 7. A. Given the hard choices our coach has had to make this year its no wonder shes decided to retire.B. Given the hard choices our coach has had to make this year, its no wonder shes decided to retire._ 8. A. Raoul has been too busy to keep up with his courses because he took on too many extracurricular activities.B. Raoul has been too busy to keep up with his courses, because he took on too many extracurricular activities._ 9. A. Believing in her own skills and possessing a supreme confidence, proved to make the difference in her campaign.B. Believing in her own skills and possessing a supreme confidence proved to make the difference in her campaign._ 10. A. My favorite pizza combinations are sausage peppers and onions mushrooms extra cheese and anchovies and hamburger sun-dried tomatoes pepperoni and sliced red potatoes.B. My favorite pizza combinations are: sausage, peppers, and onions, mushrooms, extra cheese, and anchovies, and hamburger, sun-dried tomatoes, pepperoni, and sliced red potatoes.C. My favorite pizza combinations are sausage, peppers, and onions; mushrooms, extra cheese, and anchovies; and hamburger, sun-dried tomatoes, pepperoni, and sliced red potatoes.Punctuation Exercise 2 Answer Key1. A2. C3. A4. C5. A6. A7. B8. A9. B10. CWrite the letter of the correct answer in the blank_ 1. Coach Espinoza who took her team to the Final Four last year might take a job with Notre Dame.A) Espinoza who took her team to the Final Four last year, might B) Espinoza, who took her team to the Final Four last year might C) Espinoza, who took her team to the Final Four last year, might D) no punctuation needed_ 2. The University of Connecticut womens basketball program is among the nations best however they play in one of the weaker conferences.A) best; however, they B) best, however, they C) best, however; they D) no punctuation needed_ 3. Phuong wasnt worried at all about the exam because she had prepared so well over the break.A) exam because, she B) exam because, she C) exam, because she D) no punctuation needed_ 4. After University of Connecticut won the national championship in 1995 the coach found recruiting much easier.A) in 1995, the coach B) no punctuation needed_ 5. The best production facilities are in Atlanta Georgia Boston Massachusetts and Phoenix Arizona.A) in Atlanta, Georgia, Boston, Massachusetts, and Phoenix, Arizona. B) in Atlanta, Georgia; Boston, Massachusetts; and Phoenix, Arizona. C) in Atlanta, Georgia; Boston, Massachusetts and; Phoenix, Arizona. D) no punctuation needed_ 6. Raoul earned three As last semester but his one downfall was Advanced Algebra.A) semester but, his B) semester, but, his C) semester, but his D) no punctuation needed_ 7. He told his customers what they wanted to hear that he would stand behind his product.A) what they wanted to hear, that he B) no punctuation needed C) what they wanted to hear: that he what they wanted to hear; that he _ 8. His favorite television programs are Homicide NYPD Blue ER and Chicago Hope.A) are Homicide, NYPD Blue, ER, and Chicago Hope B) are: Homicide NYPD Blue ER and Chicago Hope C) are; Homicide NYPD Blue ER and Chicago Hope D) no punctuation needed_ 9. My Old Kentucky Home a tune by Stephen Foster, is Kentuckys state song.A) Home a tune B) Home, a tune C) Home, a tune D) no punctuation needed_ 10. Community colleges which didnt exist prior to the 1950s have proved very popular in the U.S.A) colleges, which didnt exist, prior to the 1950s have B) colleges which didnt exist prior to the 1950s, have C) colleges, which didnt exist prior to the 1950s, have D) no punctuation needed_ 11. The Computer Services Department spent most of its money on upgrading old computers and installing new machines in the Learning Assistance Center.A) computers, and installing B) computers, and, installing C) computers and, installing D) no punctuation neededAnswers for Punctuation Exercise 31 CThe modifying clause (who took her team to the Final Four this year) is a parenthetical element. It can be removed without changing the essential meaning of the sentence. Such parenthetical elements should be set off by commas. To see if part of a sentence is parenthetical, try removing it. If the sentence still makes sense you should probably put commas around that element.2 AWe can use a semicolon here (along with the transitional expression) to separate the two independent clauses. A typical pattern is semicolon + transitional expression + comma.3 DThe adverb clause comes after the independent clause in this sentence, and it is necessary to the essential meaning of the sentence (it is not a parenthetical element). Had this adverb clause come first in the sentence, we could have put a comma after it.4 AThe first part of the sentence (ending with 1995) is an adverb clause. When an adverb clause begins a sentence, it should be separated from the independent clause by a comma.5 BUse a semicolon to separate the elements of a monster list - a list in which the elements themselves contain commas.6 CWe use a comma plus a little conjunction - in that order - (and, but, for, nor, yet, so) to connect two independent clauses.7 CWhen the sentence comes to a complete halt (after what could be an independent clause) and an explanation or list will follow, use a colon.8 AThis sentence doesnt come to a complete halt before the list, so it is not appropriate to use a colon here. However, we do need those commas to separate the elements of our list.9 CIn the United States, periods and commas go inside quotation marks. And we need a comma here to set apart a parenthetical element. (A tune by Stephen Foster can be removed from the sentence without changing the essential meaning of the sentence.)10 CThe modifying clause (which didnt exist prior to the 1950s) is a parenthetical element. It can be removed without changing the essential meaning of the sentence. Such parenthetical elements should be set off by commas. To see if part of a sentence is parenthical, try removing it. If the sentence still makes sense you should probably put commas around that element.11 DA little conjunction can connect two things by itself; no comma is necessary. Two things do not constitute a list.1. Carlos ran and ran but there was no way he could keep up with his brother Miguel.2. Tom the owner of Skips Septic Service said he would be here tomorrow however theres always a chance he wont be able to come especially if it rains.3. My oldest sister who lives in Minnesota is a nutritionist my youngest sister who lives in Tennessee is a college administrator.4. Frosts poem Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening contains these haunting lines The woods are lovely, dark and deep / But I have promises to keep.5. Christies two roommates Viola and Ester used to live in San Juan Puerto Rico.6. Exhausted from answering the reporters questions Congressman Fuenches squared her shoulders gritted her teeth and angrily retorted thats none of your business you morons.7. Tomas nearly bursting with joy showed his family through his gorgeous newly renovated home.8. Outside the lawns around the college had become overgrown the shrubs needed trimming and there was litter everywhere.9. The committee included the following representatives Ronald Pepin from Colchester Connecticut Barbara Maguire from Reading Massachusetts and Art Hammon from Whitehead New Hampshire.10. Johns wife Margot has resigned from her position as Head Nurse.11. Ouch yelled Cecilia youre stepping on my toes!12. Grammar wondered if throwing in one more question one that seemed to require no punctuation would confuse the students.1. Carlos ran and ran, but there was no way he could keep up with his brother Miguel. (If you know Carlos has only one brother, then Miguels name becomes added information and a comma after brother would be possible.)2. Tom, the owner of Skips Septic Service, said he would be here tomorrow; however, theres always a chance he wont be able to come, especially if it rains.3. My oldest sister, who lives in Minnesota, is a nutritionist; my youngest sister, who lives in Tennessee, is a college administrator. OR you could use a period and start a new sentence where weve used a semicolon.4. Frosts poem Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening contains these haunting lines: The woods are lovely, dark and deep / But I have promises to keep.5. Christies two roommates, Viola and Ester, used to live in San Juan, Puerto Rico.6. Exhausted from answering the reporters questions, Congressman Fuenches squared her shoulders, gritted her teeth, and angrily retorted, Thats none of your business, you morons!7. Tomas, nearly bursting with joy, showed his family through his gorgeous, newly renovated home.8. Outside, the lawns around the college had become overgrown, the shrubs needed trimming, and there was litter everywhere.9. The committee included the following representatives: Ronald Pepin from Colchester, Connecticut; Barbara Maguire from Reading, Massachusetts; and Art Hammon from Whitehead, New Hampshire.10. Johns wife, Margot, has resigned from her position as Head Nurse.11. Ouch! yelled Cecilia. Youre stepping on my toes!12. Grammar wondered if throwing in one more question, one that seemed to require no punctuation, would confuse the students._ 1. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?A. Mary graduated in four years but she didnt find a job immediately.B. It was a large, black, Labrador retriever.C. Mary who is my sister will be at the party too.D. all of the aboveE. none of the above_ 2. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?A. I just read the novel A Simple Plan.B. Heather Hardy, Ph.D., is the director of undergraduate studies in our department.C. He had only one desire in life: to catch a ten-pound bass.D. all of the aboveE. none of the above_ 3. Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?A. No one expected her to buy a car, so we were quite surprised when we discovered that she had bought two.B. No one expected her to buy a car, so we were quite, surprised when we discovered that she had bought two.C. No one expected her to buy a car, so we were quite surprised when we discovered, that she had bought two.D