with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.
Name ______________________________
Date _________ Class _________________
CHAPTER 12 GUFFEY-SEEFER, BUSINESS ENGLISH, 12E
WORKSHEET, CH. 12, SEMICOLONS AND COLONS
Fold under or cover the answers at the bottom. Then insert semicolons, colons, and commas as needed
in the following sentences. Write C before any sentence that is correct.
1. Although e-mail is fast it fails to transmit nonverbal cues therefore face–to-face conversations may be
better for some messages.
2. When shopping for tablet computers we considered three factors display camera and weight.
3. We’re interviewing for these positions namely office manager product manager and assistant.
4. Recruiters often use telephone interviews for screening consequently be prepared for a call.
5. Because you may be interviewed by telephone you should keep your résumé a list of references and
a note pad handy.
6. Some companies conduct one-to–one interviews others conduct panel interviews.
7. In panel interviews you should do the following stay focused summarize important points and ask
good questions.
8. Stress interviews are meant to test your reactions however you can ask to slow things down.
9. Find out all you can about a company that is check out its leaders its financial position and its
products and customers.
10. Employment interviews were scheduled for Orlando Florida Chicago Illinois and Provo Utah.
11. Company recruiters felt nevertheless that they had to consider online résumés as well.
12. Three times were set aside for interviews Thursday at 10 a.m. Thursday at 2:30 p.m. and Friday at 10
a.m.
13. Although advertisements appeared across the country the best results came from these cities Seattle
Portland and Boston.
14. The best accounting candidate was Mike Atkins the best managerial trainee was Ali Lopez.
15. Speakers included Susan Weir IBM Rob Franco Xerox and Jackie Chen Microsoft.
16. Try to build interview experience with less important jobs first because you will become more
confident and better able to sell your strengths with repeated interviewing exposure.
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with a certain product or service or otherwise on a password-protected website for classroom use.
Name ______________________________
Date _________ Class _________________
CHAPTER 12 GUFFEY-SEEFER, BUSINESS ENGLISH, 12E
WORKSHEET, CH. 12, ALL PUNCTUATION
Fold under or cover the answers at the bottom. Then insert any necessary punctuation in the following
sentences. Write C before any sentence that requires no extra punctuation.
1. The senior vice president said “What positions are still open
2. The following employees will receive bonuses Ms Boggs Mr McBride and Miss Hernandez
3. Jeremy wondered whether the companys vacation schedule would be changed
4. (De-emphasize) Changing the cartridge see page 18 in the manual may darken the copies.
5. (Emphasize) Only two package delivery services UPS and FedEx guarantee delivery.
6. The No 1 official in the FBI holds an MS degree from UCLA.
7. What a remarkable website your company has created
8. The New York Times our favorite newspaper featured an article titled E-Mail Etiquette.
9. The videoconference will begin at 10 am EST
10. Some sales reps receive commissions others prefer fixed salaries.
11. (Quotation) Is it true said the interviewer that your company stays open until 7 p.m.
12. We were given tickets for the Broadway play Jersey Boys however we were unable to attend.
13. Although she studied in the UK most of her work experience is in the US
14. The following speakers will attend Dr E T Everett Ms Kelly Sarkozy and Mr Ryan Wirtz
15. Service service and more service that’s the trend that is developing.
Review. Correct any errors in grammar or punctuation. Write C if correct.
16. Our companys mail clerk said “Do you want me to stamp your package Fragile
17. Just between you and I do you think ours was the only luggage that was searched
18. Please send all RSVP’s for Dr Selbys seminar to Rob or I before December 15.
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