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1. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
Companies want employees who are organized team oriented and self-motivated.
b.
Companies want employees who are organized, team oriented and self-motivated.
c.
Companies want employees who are organized, team oriented, and self-motivated.
2. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
Our marketing manager is concerned with the financing and the delivery and the installation of our product.
b.
Our marketing manager is concerned with the financing, and the delivery, and the installation of our product.
c.
Our marketing manager is concerned with the financing, and the delivery and the installation of our product.
3. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
We hope that our service has met or exceeded your expectations, and that you will call us again when you
need additional repairs.
b.
We received the award because of our exceptional product line, commitment to quality, and outstanding
customer service.
c.
Was it Tom, Jillian or Jodi who attended the conference?
4. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
Ms. Hernandez, please tell us why you are interested in this position.
b.
Ms. Hernandez please tell us why you are interested in this position.
c.
Ms. Hernandez; please tell us why you are interested in this position.
5. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
I am happy to introduce, ladies and gentlemen, our keynote speaker at this year's conference.
b.
I am happy to introduce ladies and gentlemen our keynote speaker at this year's conference.
c.
I am happy to introduce, ladies and gentlemen; our keynote speaker at this year's conference.
6. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
You can as a matter of fact; get news updates delivered to your cell phone.
b.
You can, as a matter of fact get news updates delivered to your cell phone.
c.
You can, as a matter of fact, get news updates delivered to your cell phone.
7. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
However, you want to approach the problem is all right with me.
b.
However you want to approach the problem is all right with me.
c.
However; you want to approach the problem is all right with me.
8. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
On the other hand we could use the Web to reach more customers.
b.
On the other hand; we could use the Web to reach more customers.
c.
On the other hand, we could use the Web to reach more customers.
9. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
The need for a certified technician; unfortunately, can't be met until our present personnel receive additional
training.
b.
The update of the computer mainframe, unfortunately, caused us to lose some of our documents.
c.
It is, unfortunate, that we cannot meet until next week.
10. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
On Monday, June 1, 2015 our company went public and was listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
b.
On Monday, June 1, 2015, our company went public and was listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
c.
On Monday June 1, 2015, our company went public and was listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
11. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
The virtual meeting will begin promptly at 3 p.m., EST.
b.
The virtual meeting will begin promptly at 3 p.m. EST.
c.
The virtual meeting will begin promptly at, 3 p.m., EST.
12. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
Please send a copy of your receipt to Julie Newhouse, Customer Care Representative, 4715 Thunderbird Road,
Phoenix AZ 85068.
b.
Please send a copy of your receipt to Julie Newhouse, Customer Care Representative, 4715 Thunderbird Road,
Phoenix, AZ, 85068.
c.
Please send a copy of your receipt to Julie Newhouse, Customer Care Representative, 4715 Thunderbird Road,
Phoenix, AZ 85068.
13. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
The conference will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 10.
b.
The conference will be held in Las Vegas Nevada on March 10.
c.
The conference will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, on March 10.
14. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
Please send your returned merchandise to TechSolutions, 1385 Parkway Avenue, Buffalo, New York, 14201,
within 30 days.
b.
Jim Richards was transferred from the Dayton, Ohio research and development facilities to the Denver,
Colorado production plant.
c.
I must change planes in Phoenix, Arizona, before going to Los Angeles, California.
15. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
Sarah Thompson, my English professor, required that all research papers be submitted by Friday.
b.
Sarah Thompson my English professor required that all research papers be submitted by Friday.
c.
Sarah Thompson my English professor, required that all research papers be submitted by Friday.
16. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
The book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People was written by Stephen Covey.
b.
The book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, was written by Stephen Covey.
c.
The book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People was written by Stephen Covey.
17. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
My coworker, Steven, was a former major league baseball player.
b.
My coworker Steven, was a former major league baseball player.
c.
My coworker Steven was a former major league baseball player.
18. Which sentence is better expressed?
a.
A durable inexpensive smartphone is being offered as a gift.
b.
A durable, inexpensive smartphone is being offered as a gift.
19. Which sentence is better expressed?
a.
Our efficient, administrative assistant will process your claim quickly.
b.
Our efficient administrative assistant will process your claim quickly.
20. Which sentence is better expressed?
a.
Matthew, too, will attend Merced College in the fall.
b.
Matthew too will attend Merced College in the fall.
21. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
To sit for the CPA examination you must meet specific educational requirements.
b.
To sit for the CPA examination, you must meet specific educational requirements.
c.
To sit for the CPA examination; you must meet specific educational requirements.
22. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
Starting October 1 your marketing representative will be Shyla Plummer.
b.
Starting October 1, your marketing representative will be Shyla Plummer.
c.
Starting October 1; your marketing representative will be Shyla Plummer.
23. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
To select the best job applicant many companies conduct a series of interviews.
b.
Reading the applications carefully Brian eliminated the unqualified applicants.
c.
By applying consistent hiring standards, companies can avoid charges of discrimination.
24. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
During the month of December many companies hire temporary workers.
b.
During the month of December; many companies hire temporary workers.
c.
During the month of December, many companies hire temporary workers.
25. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
All employees, in the marketing division met to discuss the merger.
b.
All employees, in the marketing division, met to discuss the merger.
c.
All employees in the marketing division met to discuss the merger.
26. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
On Friday, our new surgical hospital will officially open its doors to patients.
b.
At the end of August, many students will be moving into dormitories or apartments.
c.
Customers, at our retail store in Omaha, were offered a special discount as part of our grand opening
celebration.
27. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
Many companies are concerned with fake products being sold online and these companies are now hiring full-
time employees to review websites.
b.
Many companies are concerned with fake products being sold online, and these companies are now hiring full-
time employees to review websites.
c.
Many companies are concerned with fake products being sold online; and these companies are now hiring full-
time employees to review websites.
28. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
Colin created the interview questions and Roberto conducted the interview.
b.
Colin created the interview questions, and Roberto conducted the interview.
c.
Colin created the interview questions and, Roberto conducted the interview.
29. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
When people buy expensive items in online auctions, the items purchased may not be authentic.
b.
When people buy expensive items in online auctions; the items purchased may not be authentic.
c.
When people buy expensive items in online auctions the items purchased may not be authentic.
30. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
We will process your claim when we receive a copy of your receipt.
b.
We will process your claim; when we receive a copy of your receipt.
c.
We will process your claim, when we receive a copy of your receipt.
31. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
Because Jorge was the first to arrive for the meeting he rearranged the tables and chairs.
b.
We must contact our vendor, after the customer has accepted the offer.
c.
Before we send the proposal to the customer, we must double-check all pricing information.
32. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
Charles Merrick who is the Bank Mutual branch manager has arrived for the meeting.
b.
Charles Merrick who is the Bank Mutual branch manager, has arrived for the meeting.
c.
Charles Merrick, who is the Bank Mutual branch manager, has arrived for the meeting.
33. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
The employee, who previously worked for one of our competitors, will begin her new position on Monday.
b.
Companies, that offer exceptional customer service, often receive the highest ratings from consumers.
c.
Rebecca Gilles, who recently received recognition for her 30 years of employment, will retire on January 1.
34. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
Tori Heinz, MD spoke to our ethics class about patient confidentiality.
b.
Tori Heinz MD, spoke to our ethics class about patient confidentiality.
c.
Tori Heinz, MD, spoke to our ethics class about patient confidentiality.
35. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
U.S. Department of Education statistics indicate that by 2020 27 million people will have earned a college
degree.
b.
U.S. Department of Education statistics indicate that by 2020, 27 million people will have earned a college
degree.
36. Which sentence is better expressed in U.S. format?
a.
Nearly 25,000 visitors attended the technology fair.
b.
Nearly 25000 visitors attended the technology fair.
37. Which sentence is expressed correctly?
a.
Our mailing address is 7,900 Willow Circle.
b.
Our mailing address is 7900 Willow Circle.
38. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
You can find the answer to the question on page 1112 of the manual.
b.
The home at 3,593 East Oak Lane was destroyed by a fire.
c.
By December 1 62 employees planned to retire at the end of the year.
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39. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
In January we hired 17 employees; in March only 5.
b.
In January, we hired 17 employees; in March, only 5.
c.
In January we hired 17 employees; in March, only 5.
40. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
The aim of our customer correspondence is to build, not destroy, customer goodwill.
b.
The aim of our customer correspondence is to build; not destroy, customer goodwill.
c.
The aim of our customer correspondence is to build not destroy customer goodwill.
41. All of the following sentences are punctuated correctly except ______
a.
Susan Whitaker, not Brett Bauer, will be the emcee at this year's spring recognition banquet.
b.
The more hours I work without a break the less productive I am.
c.
It is hard work, never chance or pure luck, that determines one's success.
42. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
In short employees will need to select the health insurance option that best meets their needs.
b.
In short, employees will need to select the health insurance option that best meets their needs.
c.
In short, employees, will need to select the health insurance option that best meets their needs.
43. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
What it was was a brilliant marketing campaign.
b.
What it was; was a brilliant marketing campaign.
c.
What it was, was a brilliant marketing campaign.
44. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
Woody Allen said; "Eighty percent of success is showing up."
b.
Woody Allen said, "Eighty percent of success is showing up."
c.
Woody Allen said: "Eighty percent of success is showing up."
45. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
a.
"The biggest adventure you can ever take," said Oprah Winfrey, "is to live the life of your dreams."
b.
"The biggest adventure you can ever take" said Oprah Winfrey is to live the life of your dreams."
c.
"The biggest adventure you can ever take said Oprah Winfrey, is to live the life of your dreams."
46. Let me ____ you that your proposal will receive serious consideration.
a.
assure
b.
ensure
c.
insure
47. Our IT Department performs regular ____ of our computer system's infrastructure.
a.
maintainance
b.
maintenance
c.
maintenence
48. Very few members had been ____ of the exact financial status of the organization.
a.
apprized
b.
appraised
c.
apprised
49. The company and ____ subsidiaries reported record growth.
a.
its'
b.
it's
c.
its
50. Russian-born native Natalya ____ to the United States.
a.
emigrated
b.
immigrated
c.
emmigrated
