Punctuation Review

Punctuating compound sentences I went to the beach while there, I ate seafood. I don’t want to exercise but I know that I should. The movie was funny because of the lead actress. Answers: I went to the beach; while there, I ate seafood. I don’t want to exercise, but I know that I should. The movie was funny because of the lead actress. (no change)

Punctuate the following with either a semicolon or a colon. I love the following foods salt and vinegar potato chips, kit kat bars, and fried chicken. The doctor said that I should stop eating foods that are high in fat or sugar such as potato chips, candy bars, and fried foods. I have visited the following cities New York, New York, New Orleans, Lousiana, and San Francisco, California. San Francisco is one of my favorite cities the scenery is beautiful. Answers I love the following foods: salt and vinegar potato chips, kit kat bars, and fried chicken. The doctor said that I should stop eating foods that are high in fat or sugar such as potato chips, candy bars, and fried foods. (no change) I have visited the following cities: New York, New York; New Orleans, Lousiana; and San Francisco, California. San Francisco is one of my favorite cities; the scenery is beautiful.

Restrictive and nonrestrictive Students who have young children are invited to use the free daycare center. I left my son at the campus daycare center which is free to all full-time students. John Wayne who appeared in over 200 movies was the biggest box- office attraction of his time. I refuse to live in any house that Jack built. Merdine who was born in a boxcar somewhere in Arkansas grows homesick every time she hears the wail of a train whistle. Answers: Students who have young children are invited to use the free daycare center. (no change) I left my son at the campus daycare center, which is free to all full-time students. John Wayne, who appeared in over 200 movies, was the biggest box-office attraction of his time. I refuse to live in any house that Jack built. (no change) Merdine, who was born in a boxcar somewhere in Arkansas, grows homesick every time she hears the wail of a train whistle.

Dashes or the super comma All of my sisters Wendy, Kelly, Rena, and Laurie have brown hair. She decided she needed to visit the country of her birth Ireland. I love Beaver Creek a small ski area in Colorado with long, challenging runs. The Sixth Amendment the right to a speedy and public trial ensures that an accused criminal will not sit in prison for an unreasonable amount of time before his trial. You are the friend the only friend who offered to help me. Answers: All of my sisters -- Wendy, Kelly, Rena, and Laurie -- have brown hair. She decided she needed to visit the country of her birth -- Ireland. I love Beaver Creek -- a small ski area in Colorado with long, challenging runs. The Sixth Amendment -- the right to a speedy and public trial -- ensures that an accused criminal will not sit in prison for an unreasonable amount of time before his trial. You are the friend—the only friend—who offered to help me.

Apostrophe The dog licked it’s paw. Annoying music escaped from Jans ear buds. Whos the partys candidate for vice president this year? The fox had its right foreleg caught securely in the traps jaws. Our neighbors car is an old Chrysler, and its just about to fall apart. Answers: The dog licked its paw. Annoying music escaped from Jan’s ear buds. Who’s the party’s candidate for vice president this year? The fox had its right foreleg caught securely in the trap’s jaws. Our neighbor’s car is an old Chrysler, and it’s just about to fall apart.

Mixed Review: Put the appropriate punctuation in the following sentences. After a good washing and grooming the pup looked like a new dog. Madame de Stael was an attractive gracious lady. The dogs bark was far worse than its bite. The moons rays shone feebly on the path, and I heard the insects chirpings and whistlings. Arriving on the 8 10 plane were Liz Brooks, my old roommate her husband and Tim, their son. Vests which were once popular have been out of vogue for several years. Answers: After a good washing and grooming, the pup looked like a new dog. Madame de Stael was an attractive, gracious lady. The dog’s bark was far worse than its bite. The moon’s rays shone feebly on the path, and I heard the insects’ chirpings and whistlings. Arriving on the 8:10 plane were Liz Brooks, my old roommate; her husband; and Tim, their son. Vests, which were once popular, have been out of vogue for several years.

Mixed Review continued 7. The hill was covered with wildflowers it was a beautiful sight. 8. There was only one thing to do study till dawn. 9. Montaigne wrote the following A wise man never loses anything, if he has himself. 10. The closet contained worn clothes old shoes and dirty hats. 11. He did not however intend to return the money he borrowed. 12. The men in question Harold Keene, Jim Peterson, and Gerald Greene deserve awards. Answers: 7. The hill was covered with wildflowers; it was a beautiful sight. 8. There was only one thing: to do study till dawn. 9. Montaigne wrote the following: A wise man never loses anything, if he has himself. 10. The closet contained worn clothes, old shoes, and dirty hats. 11. He did not, however, intend to return the money he borrowed. 12. The men in question -- Harold Keene, Jim Peterson, and Gerald Greene -- deserve awards.