Essentials of Business Communication 10th Edition by Dana Loewy,Mary Ellen Guffey

Exercise 23

Although this checkup concentrates on Sections 2.23-2.29 in the Grammar/Mechanics Handbook, you may also refer to other punctuation principles. Insert any necessary and delete any unnecessary punctuation. In the space provided, indicate the number of changes you make and record the number of the G/M principle(s) illustrated. Count each mark separately; for example, a set of parentheses counts as 2. Replacing one punctuation mark with another counts as one change. If you make no changes, write O. When you finish, compare your responses with those provided at the end of the book. If your responses differ, study carefully the specific principles shown in parentheses.

______________________ 1. (Emphasize) The scholarship committee has invited three recipients Matt Martinez, Debbie Lee, and Traci Person to speak at the awards ceremony.
______________________ 2. Could you please Dr. Kerlin check to be sure that my insurance information has been filed?
______________________ 3. (De-emphasize) Our June financial figures see Appendix A show a sharp increase in operating expenses.
______________________ 4. My friend and I wondered whether the application deadline was April 1 or April 15?
______________________ 5. Northwestern, Stanford, and Harvard these universities have three of the best MBA programs in the country.
______________________ 6. Warren Buffet said, Why not invest your assets in companies you really like
______________________ 7. Have you read The Wall Street Journal article titled Genetic Tests Create Pitfalls for Employers
______________________ 8. (Emphasize.) The biggest wine-producing states California, Washington, and Oregon are all located on the Pacific Coast.
______________________ 9. Have you received replies from Mr Francisco, M Arce, Ms Brenda Marini, and Dr Patricia Franzoia
______________________ 10. I enjoyed the chapter titled The Almost Perfect Meeting that appeared in Emily Post's book The Etiquette Advantage in Business.
______________________ 11. Donald Trump said, "Generally I like other people to fire, because it's always a lousy task" however, he has fired many people himself.
______________________ 12. Kevin asked whether sentences could end with two periods?
______________________ 13. Is today's meeting at 2 p m
______________________ 14. In business the term poison pill is defined as a defensive tactic used by a company to prevent a hostile takeover.
______________________ 15. Wow You've been working out haven't you