Business English Punctuation: Chapter 10

Ch 10, 11, 12 Business English Which sentence is correctly punctuated? We will process your claim when we receive a copy of your receipt. We will process your claim; when we receive a copy of your We will process your claim; when we receive a copy of your receipt. receipt. We will process your claim, when we receive a copy of your receipt. Which sentence is correctly punctuated? In short employees will need to select the health insurance option that best meets their needs. In short, employees will need to select the health insurance option In short, employees, will need to select the health insurance option that best meets their needs. that best meets their needs. In short, employees will need to select the health insurance option that best meets their needs. The company and ____ subsidiaries reported record growth. its' its it's its' Which sentence is correctly punctuated? Sarah Thompson my English professor required that all research papers be submitted by Friday. Sarah Thompson, my English professor, required that all research Sarah Thompson my English professor, required that all research papers be submitted by Friday papers be submitted by Friday. Sarah Thompson, my English professor, required that all research papers be submitted by Friday Which sentence is correctly punctuated? Please send your returned merchandise to TechSolutions, 1385 Parkway Avenue, Buffalo, New York, 14201, within 30 days. I must change planes in Phoenix, Arizona, before going to Los I must change planes in Phoenix, Arizona, before going to Los Angeles, California. Angeles, California. Jim Richards was transferred from the Dayton, Ohio research and development facilities to the Denver, Colorado production plant. Which sentence is correctly punctuated? My coworker Steven, was a former major league baseball player. My coworker Steven, was a former major league baseball player. My coworker Steven was a former major league baseball player. My coworker, Steven, was a former major league baseball player. Which sentence is correctly punctuated? The aim of our customer correspondence is to build, not destroy, customer goodwill. The aim of our customer correspondence is to build; not destroy, The aim of our customer correspondence is to build; not destroy, customer goodwill. customer goodwill. The aim of our customer correspondence is to build not destroy customer goodwill. Which sentence is correctly punctuated? Please send a copy of your receipt to Julie Newhouse, Customer Care Representative, 4715 Thunderbird Road, Phoenix, AZ 85068. Please send a copy of your receipt to Julie Newhouse, CusPlease send a copy of your receipt to Julie Newhouse, Customer Care Representative, 4715 Thunderbird Road, Phoenix, AZ tomer Care Representative, 4715 Thunderbird Road, Phoenix AZ 85068. 85068. Please send a copy of your receipt to Julie Newhouse, Customer Care Representative, 4715 Thunderbird Road, Phoenix, AZ, 85068. Which sentence is correctly punctuated? Tori Heinz MD, spoke to our ethics class about patient confidentiality. Tori Heinz, MD, spoke to our ethics class about patient confidenTori Heinz, MD, spoke to our ethics class about patient confidentiality. tiality. Tori Heinz, MD spoke to our ethics class about patient confidentiality. 1/8 Which sentence is correctly punctuated? Ms. Hernandez; please tell us why you are interested in this position. Ms. Hernandez please tell us why you are interested in this position. Ms. Hernandez, please tell us why you are interested in this position. Ms. Hernandez, please tell us why you are interested in this position. All of the following sentences are punctuated correctly except ______ It is hard work, never chance or pure luck, that determines one's success. The more hours I work without a break the less productive I am. The more hours I work without a break the less productive I am. Susan Whitaker, not Brett Bauer, will be the emcee at this year's spring recognition banquet. Which sentence is correctly punctuated? The conference will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, on March 10. The conference will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 10. The conference will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 10. The conference will be held in Las Vegas Nevada on March 10. Which sentence is correctly punctuated? Charles Merrick who is the Bank Mutual branch manager has arrived for the meeting. Charles Merrick, who is the Bank Mutual branch manager, has arrived for the meeting. Charles Merrick who is the Bank Mutual branch manager, has arrived for the meeting. Charles Merrick, who is the Bank Mutual branch manager, has arrived for the meeting. Which sentence is correctly punctuated? The need for a certified technician; unfortunately, can't be met until our present personnel receive additional training. The need for a certified technician; unfortunately, can't be met until It is, unfortunate, that we cannot meet until next week. our present personnel receive additional training. The update of the computer mainframe, unfortunately, caused us to lose some of our documents. Which sentence is correctly punctuated? Reading the applications carefully Brian eliminated the unqualified applicants. To select the best job applicant many companies conduct a series of interviews. By applying consistent hiring standards, companies can avoid charges of discrimination. By applying consistent hiring standards, companies can avoid charges of discrimination. Which sentence is expressed correctly? Our mailing address is 7,900 Willow Circle. Our mailing address is 7900 Willow Circle. Our mailing address is 7900 Willow Circle. Russian-born native Natalya ____ to the United States. immigrated emmigrated emigrated immigrated Which sentence is correctly punctuated? What it was, was a brilliant marketing campaign. What it was was a brilliant marketing campaign. What it was; was a brilliant marketing campaign. What it was; was a brilliant marketing campaign. Which sentence is correctly punctuated? The virtual meeting will begin promptly at 3 p.m. EST. The virtual meeting will begin promptly at, 3 p.m., EST. The virtual meeting will begin promptly at 3 p.m., EST. The virtual meeting will begin promptly at 3 p.m., EST. Which sentence is correctly punctuated? Before we send the proposal to the customer, we must double-check all pricing information. We must contact our vendor, after the customer has accepted the offer. Before we send the proposal to the customer, we must double-check all pricing information. 2/8 Because Jorge was the first to arrive for the meeting he rearranged the tables and chairs. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? Special discounts were offered at the Holiday Inn; Clairemont Avenue, Embassy Suites; Lexington Parkway, and Best Western; Riverfront Street. Special discounts were offered at the Holiday Inn, Clairemont Special discounts were offered at the Holiday Inn, Clairemont Avenue; Embassy Suites, Lexington Parkway; and Best Western, Avenue, Embassy Suites, Lexington Parkway, and Best Western, Riverfront Street. Riverfront Street. Special discounts were offered at the Holiday Inn, Clairemont Avenue; Embassy Suites, Lexington Parkway; and Best Western, Riverfront Street. The architecture of our ____ is stunning. capital capitol capitol Which sentence is punctuated correctly? My favorite pasttimes include: gardening, golfing, and cooking. The employees who will be attending the conference are: Jeff Jenson, Paula Hendrickson, and Steven Mayer. Theresa uses these social networking sites in the job-search process: Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook. The employees who will be attending the conference are: Jeff Jenson, Paula Hendrickson, and Steven Mayer. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? Our summer sale begins tomorrow visit our website today for a sneak preview. Our summer sale begins tomorrow; visit our website today for a sneak preview. Our summer sale begins tomorrow, visit our website today for a sneak preview. Our summer sale begins tomorrow, visit our website today for a sneak preview. Which statement about semicolons is inaccurate? Semicolons tell readers that two closely related ideas should be thought of together. The most basic use of the semicolon occurs in compound sentences. A semicolon is a weaker punctuation mark than a comma. A semicolon is a weaker punctuation mark than a comma. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? Barack Obama said, "Community colleges play an important role in helping people transition between careers by providing the retooling they need to take on a new career." Barack Obama said, "Community colleges play an important role Barack Obama said: "Community colleges play an important role in helping people transition between careers by providing the in helping people transition between careers by providing the retooling they need to take on a new career." retooling they need to take on a new career." Barack Obama said "Community colleges play an important role in helping people transition between careers by providing the retooling they need to take on a new career." Do you think he meant to ____ that benefits might be reduced? infer imply imply Which sentence is punctuated correctly? Send checks to these employees. Their payments are long overdue: Send checks to these employees. Their payments are long overTracey Barry Juan Gonzalez due. Tracey Barry Juan Gonzalez Cathy Overby James DeLoach Send checks to these employees. Their payments are long overdue. Tracey Barry Juan Gonzalez Cathy Overby James DeLoach 3/8 Cathy Overby James DeLoach Send checks to these employees: Their payments are long overdue. Tracey Barry Juan Gonzalez Cathy Overby James DeLoach Which sentence is punctuated correctly? A number of biotech firms are represented Amgen, Genentech, Genzyme, and ImClone Systems. A number of biotech firms are represented: Amgen, Genentech, A number of biotech firms are represented: Amgen, Genentech, Genzyme, and ImClone Systems. Genzyme, and ImClone Systems. A number of biotech firms are represented, Amgen, Genentech, Genzyme, and ImClone Systems. Which website address is expressed correctly? http://google.com http//google.com http://google.com Which sentence is punctuated correctly? Invitations to the meeting must be sent to Jill Harrison; president, XMI Technologies, Bill Kolstad; CEO, Watson Manufacturing, and Ron Keys; sales consultant, Hotbot Solutions. Invitations to the meeting must be sent to Jill Harrison, president, Invitations to the meeting must be sent to Jill Harrison, president, XMI Technologies; Bill Kolstad, CEO, Watson Manufacturing; and XMI Technologies; Bill Kolstad, CEO, Watson Manufacturing; and Ron Keys, sales consultant, Hotbot Solutions. Ron Keys, sales consultant, Hotbot Solutions. Invitations to the meeting must be sent to Jill Harrison, president, XMI Technologies, Bill Kolstad, CEO, Watson Manufacturing, and Ron Keys, sales consultant, Hotbot Solutions. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? Standardized tests are often used by schools to measure student success; however, they are often criticized as discriminating against minorities. Standardized tests are often used by schools to measure stuMany employees will be facing layoffs, in the meantime, some dent success; however, they are often criticized as discriminating are seeking retraining through the company's strong educational against minorities. incentive. Our Los Angeles office will be closing, therefore; employees must either retire, transfer to another branch, or accept a severance package. Which sentence is expressed correctly? Good public speakers follow four steps when presenting claims: Signpost the idea, state the idea, support the idea, and summarize the idea. Good public speakers follow four steps when presenting claims: Good public speakers follow four steps when presenting claims; signpost the idea, state the idea, support the idea, and summarize signpost the idea, state the idea, support the idea, and summarize the idea. the idea. Good public speakers follow four steps when presenting claims: signpost the idea, state the idea, support the idea, and summarize the idea. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? In The Terminator Arnold Schwarzenegger said, "I'll be back." In The Terminator Arnold Schwarzenegger said: "I'll be back." In The Terminator Arnold Schwarzenegger said "I'll be back." In The Terminator Arnold Schwarzenegger said, "I'll be back." Which sentence is punctuated correctly? My alarm clock rang at 6;05 p.m. instead of 6;05 a.m. My alarm clock rang at 6:05 p.m. instead of 6:05 a.m. My alarm clock rang at 6:05 p.m. instead of 6:05 a.m. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? We collected many signatures; then, we submitted the petition. We collected many signatures, then we submitted the petition. We collected many signatures; then we submitted the petition. We collected many signatures, then we submitted the petition. 4/8 Which sentence is punctuated correctly? We offer our customers free returns; consequently, customers feel more comfortable making purchases online. We offer our customers free returns; consequently, customers feel We offer our customers free returns, consequently customers feel more comfortable making purchases online. more comfortable making purchases online. We offer our customers free returns; consequently customers feel more comfortable making purchases online. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? Many companies are facing a serious crisis: their sales have decreased . Many companies are facing a serious crisis their sales have decreased. Many companies are facing a serious crisis, their sales have decreased. Many companies are facing a serious crisis, their sales have decreased. Which sentence is expressed correctly? The United States faces a serious problem, its global image has worsened. The United States faces a serious problem, its global image has The United States faces a serious problem: its global image has worsened. worsened. The United States faces a serious problem: Its global image has worsened. Which book title and subtitle are most logically punctuated? The article Mastering the On-Site Interview: A Guide to Company Visits is a must read for recent college graduates. The article Mastering the On-Site Interview: A Guide to Company The article Mastering the On-Site Interview; A Guide to Company Visits is a must read for recent college graduates. Visits is a must read for recent college graduates. The article Mastering the On-Site Interview, A Guide to Company Visits is a must read for recent college graduates. Which sentence is expressed correctly? The word selfie, which is defined as "an image of oneself taken by oneself using a digital camera especially for posting on social networks," was recently added to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. The word selfie, which is defined as "an image of oneself taken The word selfie, which is defined as "an image of oneself taken by oneself using a digital camera especially for posting on social by oneself using a digital camera especially for posting on social networks," was recently added to the "Merriam-Webster Dictionetworks," was recently added to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. nary." The word "selfie," which is defined as "an image of oneself taken by oneself using a digital camera especially for posting on social networks," was recently added to the "Merriam-Webster Dictionary." Our next ____ meeting will be at 3 p.m. on Wednesday. dept. dep't. dept. Claudia plans to go out with several of her ____ after work. coworkers co-workers coworkers Which sentence is expressed correctly? By investing his own sweat equity in the construction of his home, By investing his own sweat equity in the construction of his home, Scott was able to save money. Scott was able to save money. The box was stamped Handle With Care. Derek thought that the new video game was dope. Which sentence is expressed correctly? Todays college students don't know what life is like without technology. Today's college students don't know what life is like without techTodays' college students don't know what life is like without nology. technology. Today's college students don't know what life is like without technology. 5/8 Which sentence is expressed correctly? Following my presentation, I needed to complete a self-evaluation form. Following my presentation, I needed to complete a self-evaluation My step-brother Bill recently accepted a job with General Mills. form We listened to ex President Carter speak on television about the Middle East crisis. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? A department manager often uses the following skills: direction, facilitation, and mediation. A department manager often uses the following skills; direction, facilitation, and mediation. A department manager often uses the following skills, direction, facilitation, and mediation. A department manager often uses the following skills: direction, facilitation, and mediation. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? Customer service must be a priority of all employees; ignoring our customer needs will surely put us out of business. Customer service must be a priority of all employees; ignoring our Customer service must be a priority of all employees ignoring our customer needs will surely put us out of business. customer needs will surely put us out of business. Customer service must be a priority of all employees, ignoring our customer needs will surely put us out of business. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? Many companies are struggling because of decreased sales Powertex is one company that has seen a 35 percent drop in revenue. Many companies are struggling because of decreased sales, Powertex is one company that has seen a 35 percent drop in revenue. Many companies are struggling because of decreased sales; Powertex is one company that has seen a 35 percent drop in revenue. Many companies are struggling because of decreased sales; Powertex is one company that has seen a 35 percent drop in revenue. A relatively new, somewhat controversial form of decentralized electronic currency is ____ . Bitcoin bitcoin bitcoin Which sentence is punctuated correctly? The individuals responsible for overseeing the new customer service plan will be Wang Fang, Tom Huffcutt, and Aditya Kumar. The individuals responsible for overseeing the new customer serThe individuals responsible for overseeing the new customer service plan will be Wang Fang, Tom Huffcutt, and Aditya Kumar. vice plan will be; Wang Fang, Tom Huffcutt, and Aditya Kumar. The individuals responsible for overseeing the new customer service plan will be: Wang Fang, Tom Huffcutt, and Aditya Kumar. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? The committee identified the problem; it discussed possible causes; and it developed a solution. The committee identified the problem, it discussed possible causThe committee identified the problem, it discussed possible causes, and it developed a solution. es, and it developed a solution. The committee identified the problem it discussed possible causes and it developed a solution. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? The Web has changed how individuals access information in many areas, e.g., government, banking, and retail. The Web has changed how individuals access information in many areas: e.g., government, banking, and retail. The Web has changed how individuals access information in many areas; e.g., government, banking, and retail The Web has changed how individuals access information in many areas; e.g., government, banking, and retail Which sentence is expressed correctly? The three M's for successful training programs are the following: The three M's for successful training programs are the following: meals, money, and movement. meals, money, and movement. The three M's for successful training programs are the following: Meals, Money, and Movement. 6/8 As the ____ of the apartment, Megan pays her rent on the first day of each month. lessee lessor lessee Which sentence is punctuated correctly? Learning effective communication skills; therefore, will increase your employment opportunities. Learning effective communication skills; therefore will increase your employment opportunities. Learning effective communication skills, therefore, will increase your employment opportunities Learning effective communication skills, therefore, will increase your employment opportunities Which sentence is punctuated correctly? My favorite pastimes include: gardening, golfing, and cooking. Theresa uses these social networking sites in the job-search process: Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook. The employees who will be attending the conference are: Martim Silva, Ines Thomas, and Alexander Ivanov Theresa uses these social networking sites in the job-search process: Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? In order to succeed in college, students must possess a key skill: they need to use good time-management techniques. In order to succeed in college, students must possess a key skill: In order to succeed in college, students must possess a key skill they need to use good time-management techniques they need to use good time-management techniques. In order to succeed in college, students must possess a key skill, they need to use good time-management techniques The support staff had to _________ the brunt of the sales director's anger. bare bear bear Which sentence is expressed correctly? A well-known document designer has one cardinal rule: Limit your design to four colors. A well-known document designer has one cardinal rule: Limit your A well-known document designer has one cardinal rule limit your design to four colors. design to four colors. A well-known document designer has one cardinal rule: limit your design to four colors. Because Mackenzie did not listen to the ____ of her adviser, she will not graduate from college in four years. advise advice advice Which sentence is punctuated correctly? Chris researched, visited, and booked the location; Zach hired and supervised the caterers; and Stephanie ordered and sent the invitations. Chris researched, visited, and booked the location; Zach hired Chris researched, visited, and booked the location, Zach hired and supervised the caterers; and Stephanie ordered and sent the and supervised the caterers and Stephanie ordered and sent the invitations. invitations. Chris researched, visited, and booked the location, Zach hired and supervised the caterers, and Stephanie ordered and sent the invitations. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? The new plan must address our concerns, for instance, how can the company raise product prices during a time of decreasing customer loyalty? The business office received bids for the new geothermal heating The business office received bids for the new geothermal heating and cooling system from three out-of-state companies; that is, and cooling system from three out-of-state companies; that is, Bartingale Mechanical, TDS Engineering, and MEP Associates. Bartingale Mechanical, TDS Engineering, and MEP Associates. The meeting agenda identified two managers who would present their budget plans; namely, John Franks and Ann Jones. 7/8 Which sentence is punctuated correctly? These are the traits that will help you be promoted, a strong work ethic, effective communication skills, and integrity. These are the traits that will help you be promoted: a strong work These are the traits that will help you be promoted; a strong work ethic, effective communication skills, and integrity. ethic, effective communication skills, and integrity. These are the traits that will help you be promoted: a strong work ethic, effective communication skills, and integrity. 8/8