Chapter 11.6: Aplia Assignment Grammar/Mechanics Checkup 11: Other Punctuation

Did she ask for next Wednesday off_

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Which sentences use correct punctuation? Check all that apply. -All six work groups' status reports were due on April 23. -Mr. Gallegos asked to be enrolled in the HMO health option: the group dental option: and the medical savings program. -She said: "Check in the file cabinet because it might be there." -Friday is the deadline to submit applications; if you are interested in the job, submit your résumé soon.

-All six work groups' status reports were due on April 23. -Friday is the deadline to submit applications; if you are interested in the job, submit your résumé soon.

Its his book from 83 when he was in second grade. -Its his book from 1983 when he was in second grade. -It's his book from 83, when he was in second grade. -It's his book from '83 when he was in second grade.

-It's his book from '83 when he was in second grade.

Which sentences use correct punctuation? Check all that apply. -Please enroll Mr. Gallegos in the PPO benefits group. -Three company laptops are currently unaccounted for; and will be reported stolen. -She dreaded April for one important reason: tax season. -He said: "Take notes at the meeting."

-Please enroll Mr. Gallegos in the PPO benefits group. -She dreaded April for one important reason: tax season

Tess' revisions to the report increased it's readability significantly. -Tesss' revisions to the report increased its readability significantly. -Tess'es revisions to the report increased it's readability significantly. -Tess' revisions to the report increased its readability significantly.

-Tess' revisions to the report increased its readability significantly.

The consultant recommended that she read an article titled "Opening Your Mind to Change." -The consultant recommended that she read an article titled "Opening Your Mind to Change." -The consultant recommended that she read an article titled Opening Your Mind to Change.

-The consultant recommended that she read an article titled "Opening Your Mind to Change."

The consultant recommended that she read an article titled "Opening Your Mind to Change." -The consultant recommended that she read an article titled Opening Your Mind to Change. -The consultant recommended that she read an article titled "Opening Your Mind to Change."

-The consultant recommended that she read an article titled "Opening Your Mind to Change."

They speaking out of turn at meetings was beginning to annoy the project manager. -They speaking out of turn at meetings began to annoy the project manager. -Their speaking out of turn at meetings was beginning to annoy the project manager. -Them speaking out of turn at meetings was beginning to annoy the project manager.

-Their speaking out of turn at meetings was beginning to annoy the project manager.

Three of the managers Jake, Jessica, and Tyree drafted a letter of complaint regarding the new overtime policy. -Three of the managers—Jake, Jessica, and Tyree—drafted a letter of complaint regarding the new overtime policy. -Three of the managers "Jake, Jessica, and Tyree" drafted a letter of complaint regarding the new overtime policy.

-Three of the managers—Jake, Jessica, and Tyree—drafted a letter of complaint regarding the new overtime policy.

Choose the best option to answer the question. Use quotation marks to do what? -To enclose direct quotes, special language, and all titles -To enclose statistical information from other sources, articles, chapters, and other short titles -To enclose direct quotes, special language (such as slang or jargon), articles, chapters, and other short titles

-To enclose direct quotes, special language (such as slang or jargon), articles, chapters, and other short titles

Choose the best option to answer the question. For what purpose(s) are periods generally used? -To end statements, commands, indirect questions, and polite requests -To end statements, commands, and requests -To end statements and polite requests

-To end statements, commands, indirect questions, and polite requests

Why would you use an apostrophe after the last s in a word? -To show when a gerund ends in an s -To show ownership in nouns that end with an s sound -To show ownership with all plural nouns

-To show ownership in nouns that end with an s sound

Why would you use an apostrophe s (that is, 's), as in "the one receptionist's lunch break"? -To show ownership in nouns that end with an s sound -To show ownership with nouns that do not end in s -To show possession when a noun precedes a gerund

-To show ownership with nouns that do not end in s

Which of the following use correct punctuation? Check all that apply. -When you leave at 5:00 p.m., please shut the door and lock it; however, do not set the alarm. -Dear Ms. Collin: -When the error message appears on the screen, you should exit the program, right. -Very few young, entry-level employees remember the company's financial scandals in the 1980's and 90s.

-When you leave at 5:00 p.m., please shut the door and lock it; however, do not set the alarm. -Dear Ms. Collin:

What is true when a noun precedes a gerund (a verb form ending in -ing that is used as a noun)? -Both function as adjectives. -You should place a comma before the noun to avoid creating a run-on sentence. -You should use possessive pronouns or add an apostrophe and the letter s (that is, 's) to the noun to indicate ownership.

-You should use possessive pronouns or add an apostrophe and the letter s (that is, 's) to the noun to indicate ownership.

Will you please make sure that you revise that e-mail message before sending it to the client __

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The following questions will test your knowledge of semicolons, colons, apostrophes, and other punctuation. Please answer the questions to review what you have just learned. Choose the correct punctuation to complete the following sentences. Accounting has several openings ? for instance, an administrative assistant position, an internal control position, and an entry-level position.

;

Our team is planning to take a long weekend in Chicago after our semiannual sales meeting_____ Kate won't be able to join us.

; however,

You are traveling to China with us, aren't you

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The following questions will test your knowledge of semicolons, colons, apostrophes, and other punctuation. Please answer the questions to review what you have just learned. Choose the correct punctuation to complete the following sentences. Attractive locations for transfer are

Honolulu, Hawaii; San Francisco, California; and Seattle, Washington

Mr. _____ application was submitted electronically.

Norris'

For what purpose do you use colons? -To introduce a formal business message; to separate the hour from the minutes in time notations; to join two independent clauses when you want to emphasize, define, amplify, or illustrate the first clause; or to introduce a list, quote, or idea directly following an independent clause -To introduce a formal business message; to separate the hour from the minutes in time notations; to join two independent clauses when they are joined by an independent marker followed by a comma; to emphasize a list; or to introduce all quotes -To introduce a list, quote, or idea directly following an independent clause; to introduce e-mail messages; to separate the hour from the minutes in time notations; or to join one independent clause and one dependent clause

To introduce a formal business message; to separate the hour from the minutes in time notations; to join two independent clauses when you want to emphasize, define, amplify, or illustrate the first clause; or to introduce a list, quote, or idea directly following an independent clause

fter the director briefed the team, the assistant shut down the _____ computer while the director fielded questions.

director's

Following a long-running tradition, the entire company cheers on___ co-ed, intramural lacrosse team each Saturday in January.

its