INSTRUCTIONS: For questions 1-25 below, correct all punctuation errors by writing in the correct marks in their correct places. Some sentences only need basic punctuation, like apostrophes and periods; others require more complex forms, such as dashes, hyphens, colons, and ellipses. Each sentence is worth 3 points: On the real test, you will gain 3 points per sentence for correctly marking all necessary punctuation; any misplaced mark or incorrectly selected mark will penalize you 1 point. Please make your marks bold and easy to read. Any vague marks (such as an apostrophe located directly over the letter s) will be considered incorrect. NOTE: For sentence #2, add any appropriate s’s as necessary.
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1. The paper was clear pertinent and well written
2. Harry and Donna honeymoon was just as frantic as their wedding
3. She won the race easily in fact she set a state record
4. I am recalling his story I believe as accurately as I can
5. The last year of the twentieth century is 2000 not 99
6. My brother in law an ex lieutenant is turning thirty six today
7. All the mens tuxedos boasted fragrant carnations in their lapels
8. I expected a package this morning however I waited all day for it to arrive
9. Rainy days arent all that bad they provide the water crucial for all life
10. She witnessed a crime on her street she promptly locked her doors
11. We traveled to Rome Italy Athens Greece and Paris France
12. Shakespeare said it best Alls well that ends well
13. The question remains as to whether or not the SAT should be replaced with another more
comprehensive test
14. He is not well liked although he says he is everyones friend
15. Sarah she had always loved animals took in the stray kitten
16. Certainly you may borrow my book Gary
17. The 1950s singer Patty Paige sang the novelty song How Much is That Doggie in the
Window
18. I was shocked when I saw his new pet a seven foot boa constrictor
19. Nearly all Americans own a Bible but few including scholars of literature have read it
20. Forgetting little known facts is not as crucial as forgetting your ABCs
21. We all heard the boy cry Help but we also knew from his past behavior that he was
really crying wolf
22. Hmmm its a tough decision but Ill take the red one
23. The Senate needed a two thirds majority to pass the bill I don’t think it stands a chance
of happening
24. Tuesday July 25 1967 is my birthday
25. I do the laundry make dinner and pick up the kids I should receive a medal for all of
these chores