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Punctuation Exercise

The document is a punctuation exercise that includes several tasks such as adding punctuation and capital letters to a text, correcting sentences, punctuating direct quotations, capitalizing proper nouns, and adding punctuation to a business letter. It consists of multiple sections with specific instructions for each task. The exercise aims to improve the reader's understanding and application of punctuation rules.

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Punctuation Exercise

The document is a punctuation exercise that includes several tasks such as adding punctuation and capital letters to a text, correcting sentences, punctuating direct quotations, capitalizing proper nouns, and adding punctuation to a business letter. It consists of multiple sections with specific instructions for each task. The exercise aims to improve the reader's understanding and application of punctuation rules.

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Punctuation Exercise

A. Read the following piece of text in which all the full stops have been removed. Add the
punctuation and capital letters.

It was a bright sunny day when the children left the house for the mountain walk they each had
a rucksack with the items they needed for the day these consisted of ham sandwiches with
thick slices of bread, chocolate biscuits and bottled water they also each had a light anorak in
case of rain Samuel, as he was the oldest, carried the first aid kit it had bandages and antiseptic
lotion in it it made his rucksack heavier, but he was bigger than the others so he didn’t notice
the extra weight
B. Add punctuation where it is needed in the following sentences. If the sentence is correct,
put a C in the blank.

1. After the student worked on the paper he took a break._____


2. Phyllis Kase who sat next to me in class lent me her notes. _____
3. The students studied these punctuation rules later they took the final. _____
4. The newspaper did not publish the story however it appeared in Time magazine. _____
5. Eric Lee the director of the program gave the students a welcoming speech. _____
6. Lupita wants to lose weight so she walks two miles every day. _____
7. Terry sent the story to the instructor after he reviewed it carefully. _____
8. The concert tickets were expensive we went to the movies instead. _____
9. The woman who went swimming at the beach was hurt by a shark. _____
10. Alice Susan and Patricia sponsored the new program. _____
11. You should finish the test check your answers and go home. _____
12. Lola Anders the famous author has written a new book. _____
13. The new clerk waited for her supervisor to call her he never did. _____
14. Students who wish to take English 21 must pass this course. _____
15. While he was eating lunch Robert suddenly felt ill. _____
16. Luis Cardoza who lives in San Fernando spoke at the meeting. _____
17. The following creatures are all imaginary vampires, werewolves, zombies, and elves.___
18. Jack felt a terrible pain in his chest as he slowly climbed the stairs. _____
19. Someone broke into the house nothing seemed to be missing. _____
20. Whenever Krista leaves her dog barks for hours. _____
21. Lee went to Honolulu Hawaii for his vacation. _____
22. Sam was born on Tuesday July 9 1980 at 6 P.M. _____
23. The class will begin next Tuesday September 1 at 2 P.M. _____
24. My morning routine looks like this wake up, brush my teeth, and run to school. _____
25. Although the student had registered he missed the first week of classes. _____
26. Bertha Moreno a clerk in the Admissions office reviewed each application. _____
27. Mr. Lopez I asked you whether you needed a new computer. _____
28. The student who left her coat on my chair returned later to claim it. _____
29. Grammar seems easy whenever I study. _____
30. The Return of the King which is a popular movie made a huge amount of money. _____

C. Punctuate each of these direct quotations.

1. Will is leaving early said Martha


2. Ramon asked the conductor is that my train
3. Maria thought to herself I'll never meet my dream date
4. We're having an earthquake screamed Clara

D. In the sentences below, capitalize where necessary.

1. my aunt has lived in miami, florida, since june.


2. i spoke to uncle jim and mr flores last tuesday.
3. my doctor lives in east los angeles but works in Encino.
4. did mrs chung drive east or went on the ventura freeway?
5. my american literature class will study the old man and the sea in july.
6. will professor smith teach french or italian next summer?
7. this semester joe is taking spanish, geography, and accounting 101.
8. aunt lulu loves to hike and often visits the parks in the southwest.
9. the director of the program invited the president of the college to the graduation.
10. the garcias usually go camping in big bear on labor day weekend.
11. last wednesday dr washington took his class to an exhibit of south american art.
12. last fall i read the heart is a lonely hunter and gone with the wind.
13. last may when we were in new york we visited the empire state building.
14. the silence of the lambs is being screened in hollywood next wednesday, june 14.

E. Add necessary punctuation to the following business letter. (There are 14 missing
punctuation marks.)

Dear Mr. Lopez

I recently received the order that you placed on November 30 2009, for a new vacuum.
When you ordered your new Whoosh vacuum you requested a set of attachments as well. We
do have the vacuum that you want in stock unfortunately our company has sold out of the
specific set of attachments that you ordered. We regret that we cannot fill your order however
we do have an alternative for you. If you like our company would be happy to send you a
different vacuum Whoosh Model 1234 which comes with a set of attachments in its purchase
price. Mr. Lopez I think that you will find this vacuum equally efficient, and I believe that you
will be pleased with this model. The price is a little higher but is still an excellent value. If this is
a satisfactory substitution please send the attached postcard to my office at 3434 Smith Street,
Sylmar California 91342, as soon as possible.

I hope, Mr. Lopez, that you will continue to choose Polk's Electronics whenever you
need new appliances. Thank you for your patronage; we hope to serve you in the future.
Sincerely

Susan Polk

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