Parts of Mechanics

Parts of Mechanics

Lesson 301 - Capitalization
Capitalize the first word of a sentence. Example: The lessons begin tomorrow.
Capitalize each word that needs a capital letter.
1. you don't seem to understand.
2. why didn't you ask me?
3. the boy will be punished for his wrongs.
4. get out of here.
5. did you see that!
Answers
1. You
2. Why
3. The
4. Get
5. Did
Lesson 302 - Capitalization
Capitalize the word I, either alone or in a contraction. Examples : Do I get to go? I said that I'm here.
Capitalize each word that needs a capital letter.
1. i must ask my mother.
2. you and i get to see the movie.
3. Try it as i've done.
4. Yesterday i'd have sent it.
5. i'll be there soon.
Answers
1. I
2. You/I
3. I've
4. I'd
5. I'll
Lesson 303 - Capitalization
Capitalize words such as Mother, Father, Grandmother, Grandfather, Son, Daughter, and Sis when they are used in place of the person's name. Do not capitalize them when they follow possessive pronouns such as my, your, his, her, our, or your.
Examples: I will ask Father. I will ask my father.
Capitalize each word that needs a capital letter.
1. my father will return next week.
2. Oh, mom, you don't understand me.
3. Tomorrow grandmother leaves for Florida.
4. Did sis want to go with us?
5. Today mother and i will finish the painting.
Answers
1. My
2. Mom
3. Grandmother
4. Sis
5. Mother/I
Lesson 304 - Capitalization
Capitalize proper nouns. A proper noun names a particular person, place, or thing. Examples: girl - Rebecca, city - Orem, newspaper - Deseret News
Capitalize each word that needs a capital letter.
1. Should you and i go with sam?
2. The magna carta is an important document.
3. the first war in my lifetime was world war II.
4. I live in lindon, utah.
5. Have you and john visited england?
Answers
1. I/Sam
2. Magna Carta
3. The/World War II
4. Lindon/Utah
5. John/England
Lesson 305 - Capitalization
Capitalize a common noun when it is part of a proper noun. Examples: river - Jordan River, uncle - Uncle Al, street - Main Street
Capitalize each word that needs a capital letter.
1. i have crossed the missouri river.
2. Did you attend mountain view high school?
3. the three boys joined the boy scouts.
4. aunt alice will be coming from africa.
5. The magazine people is read by many people.
Answers
1. I/Missouri River
2. Mountain View High School
3. The (at beginning of sentence)/Boy Scouts
4. Aunt Alice/Africa
5. People (the first one)
Lessons 301 - 305 Quiz - Capitalization
Capitalize each word that needs a capital letter.
1. Where were jack and jill going?
2. i wish i could go to arizona with my dad.
3. My uncle jim was visiting with paul in idaho.
4. I just returned from parsippany, new jersey.
5. The constitution should be studied more in school.
6. the navaho indians live in interesting buildings.
7. Did you attend provo high?
8. Ann lives in canada.
9. we will be visiting the first baptist church.
10. my nationality is swedish.
Answers
1. Jack/Jill
2. I/I/Arizona
3. Uncle Jim/Paul/Idaho
4. Parsippany/New Jersey
5. Constitution
6. The/Navaho Indians
7. Provo High
8. Canada
9. We/First Baptist Church
10. My/Swedish

Lesson 306 - Capitalization
Capitalize the days of the week, the months of the year, but do not capitalize the seasons. Example: Monday, March, summer
Capitalize each word that needs a capital letter.
1. monday, may 1st was an important day.
2. we need more rain in the spring of the year.
3. I like december and the summer best.
4. The class will be thursday, friday, and saturday.
5. Will you come next tuesday and tell us about preparations for winter?
Answers
1. Monday/May
2. We
3. December
4. Thursday/Friday/Saturday
5. Tuesday
Lesson 307 - Capitalization
Capitalize North, South, East, West, and words such as Northwest when they indicate a section of the world or country. Do not capitalize them when they indicate a direction.
Capitalize each word that needs a capital letter.
1. I used to live in the northwest.
2. go north a mile and then turn east for two miles.
3. The west is burning up this year.
4. The Navahos of the southwest make beautiful blankets.
5. The north is cold, but if you travel south, the weather becomes warmer.
Answers
1. Northwest
2. Go
3. West
4. Southwest
5. North
Lesson 308 - Capitalization
Capitalize religions, creeds, and denominations; the Bible and its parts; other sacred books; nouns and personal pronouns referring to the Deity (God). Do not capitalize god when it refers to mythology. Examples: Christianity, Protestants, Exodus, Koran, and Jesus and His works
Capitalize each word that needs a capital letter.
1. The lutherans will meet next week.
2. The torah is part of the bible.
3. The savior in christianity is Jesus.
4. Zeus is the head god in greek mythology.
5. Is mohammed spoken of in the talmud?
Answers
1. Lutherans
2. Torah/Bible
3. Savior/Christianity
4. Greek
5. Mohammed/Talmud
Lesson 309 - Capitalization
Capitalize names of countries, nationalities, races, languages, and adjectives derived from them. Examples: Germany, Swedes, Indians, French, English countryside
Capitalize each word that needs a capital letter.
1. The germans destroyed some of the english landscape during the war.
2. The french wines are famous in the united states and mexico.
3. Most blacks in the United States prefer the term african-american, and many orientals prefer to be called asian.
4. many japanese customs are strange to us.
5. The finns and the russians live across the sea from each other.
Answers
1. Germans/English
2. French/United States/ Mexico
3. Blacks/African-Americans/Orientals/Asian
4. Many/Japanese
5. Finns/Russians
Lesson 310 - Capitalization
Capitalize geographic names and places. Examples: Mount Rushmore, Hudson Bay, Michigan Avenue, Washington D.C.
Capitalize each word that needs a capital letter.
1. We visited the black hills and the badlands this summer.
2. Is broadway in the bronx?
3. Many new jersey cities have interesting names such as whippany.
4. The ozarks have many interesting stories about them.
5. france and england have fought a lot throughout history.
Answers
1. Black Hills/Badlands
2. Broadway/Bronx
3. New Jersey/Whippany
4. Ozarks
5. France/England
Lessons 306 - 310 Quiz - Capitalization
Capitalize each word that needs a capital letter.
1. The state of south dakota has mount rushmore in it.
2. The work days are monday through friday.
3. The term caucasians comes from the caucasus mountains.
4. To the north lies montana, a state on fire.
5. The southwest has some very interesting sites.
6. This wednesday i have two meetings to attend.
7. The cold months are january and february.
8. Next summer we need to go to florida in the south.
9. The methodists and mormons are two religions that send out missionaries.
10. zions park and arches national park are fun to visit.
Answers
1. South Dakota/Mount Rushmore
2. Monday/Friday
3. Caucasians/Caucasus Mountains
4. Montana
5. Southwest
6. Wednesday/I
7. January/February
8. Florida/South
9. Methodists/Mormons
10. Zions Park/Arches National Park

Lesson 331 - End Punctuation
Use a period to end a declarative sentence.
Put the needed punctuation in each of these sentences.
1. The sun is shining brightly in the eastern sky
2. Gold has been discovered in various states at different times
3. Those girls go to Orem Junior High School
4. This is a beautiful morning for a hike
5. You may read for the rest of the time
Answers
1 - 5 - All sentences require a period at the end of the sentence.
Lesson 332 - End Punctuation
Use a period to end an imperative sentence. An imperative sentence makes a command or request.
Put the needed punctuation in each of these sentences.
1. Do what you are told
2. Put the dishes in the dish washer
3. Please stop doing that annoying thing
4. Push that stalled car off the road
5. Open your books and start reading
Answers
1 - 5 - All sentences require a period at the end of the sentence.
Lesson 333 - End Punctuation
Use a question mark to end an interrogative sentence. An interrogative sentence asks a direct question.
Put the needed punctuation in each of these sentences.
1. Can anyone see the screen with the movie
2. What have you done to this room
3. Where were you yesterday
4. How can you act in such a terrible manner
5. Who wants to go with me
Answers
1 - 5 - All sentences require a question mark at the end of the sentence.
Lesson 334 - End Punctuation
Use an exclamation point to end an exclamatory sentence or any strong exclamation. (A strong exclamation is called an interjection.) Many exclamations begin with how or what.
Put the needed punctuation in each of these sentences.
1. What a game that was
2. Wow Our team won in the last minute
3. How lovely your Christmas decorations are
4. Oh I need to hurry
5. What I did exactly what you asked
Answers
1. What a game that was!
2. Wow! Our team won in the last minute!
3. How lovely your Christmas decorations are!
4. Oh! I need to hurry!
5. What! I did exactly what you asked.
(Any sentence can have an exclamation point if you want to say it in that way.)
Lesson 335 - End Punctuation
Use a period to end a declarative sentence.
Use a period to end an imperative sentence. An imperative sentence makes a command or request.
Use a question mark to end an interrogative sentence. An interrogative sentence asks a direct question.
Use an exclamation point to end an exclamatory sentence or any strong exclamation. (A strong exclamation is called an interjection.)
Put the needed punctuation in each of these sentences.
1. Who will win the debates, Gore or Bush
2. Do your chores and your home work, and then you can play
3. Ouch That hurt
4. I saw most of the Olympic Games on television
5. Did you see the flying saucer
Answers
1. Who will win the debates, Gore or Bush?
2. Do your chores and your home work, and then you can play.
3. Ouch! That hurt!
4. I saw most of the Olympic Games on television.
5. Did you see the flying saucer (Either ! or ? depending on how you want it said.)
Lessons 331 - 335 Quiz - End Punctuation
Use a period to end a declarative sentence.
Use a period to end an imperative sentence. An imperative sentence makes a command or request.
Use a question mark to end an interrogative sentence. An interrogative sentence asks a direct question.
Use an exclamation point to end an exclamatory sentence or any strong exclamation. (A strong exclamation is called an interjection.)
Put the needed punctuation in each of these sentences.
1. Don't run out in the street
2. Now is the time to support honesty in all aspects of life
3. Well Here we go again
4. Pay attention, will you
5. Who is that guy walking down the hall
6. He doesn't live here anymore
7. Get out of here
8. Did you bring the money that we need
9. Watch what you are doing
10. I will see you tomorrow
Answers
1. Don't run out in the street. (or!)
2. Now is the time to support honesty in all aspects of life. (or!)
3. Well! Here we go again. (or!)
4. Pay attention, will you! (or.)
5. Who is that guy walking down the hall? (or!)
6. He doesn't live here anymore. (or!)
7. Get out of here! (or.)
8. Did you bring the money that we need? (or!)
9. Watch what you are doing. (or!)
10. I will see you tomorrow. (or!)
(Notice how the exclamation point can be used to give added emphasis or feeling to a sentence.)

Lesson 336 - Punctuation - Periods
Use a period after initials used in names. Examples: E. F. Smith, Helen R. Hunsaker, W. James Swift
Put periods where needed in the following sentences.
1. B D Hibler and Gene W Riding started a new company
2. I know K Malone and J Stockton play for the Utah Jazz.
3. Clara B Walters and Ann J Frampton are sisters.
4. C S Lewis is an interesting author to read.
5. I think names with more than two initials like J R R Tolkien are interesting names.
Answers
1. B. D. / W. / The end of the sentence needs a period.
2. K. / J.
3. B. / J.
4. C. S.
5. J. R. R.
Lesson 337 - Punctuation - Periods
Use a period after the abbreviations Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr., and St. (Saint) before a name and Jr., Sr., and Esq., after a name. Do not use a period with Miss because it is not an abbreviation.
Put periods where needed in the following sentences.
1. Mr Samuel H White spoke at the celebration last night.
2. Mr and Mrs J B Smythe and their son J B Smythe, Jr , will be at the opening ceremonies.
3. Have you been to St Petersburg and St Louis?
4. Dr Leonard J Arrington was a great historian
5. Ms P T Roberts and Mr John J Jones, Esq will speak at tomorrow's meeting.
Answers
1. Mr. / H.
2. Mr. / Mrs. J. B. / J. B. Jr.
3. St. / St.
4. Dr. / J. / The end of the sentence needs a period.
5. Ms. P. T. / Mr. / J. / Esq.
Lesson 338 - Punctuation - Periods
Special abbreviations or initials need a period. Example: C.O.D. (cash on delivery) (Many abbreviations and acronyms, especially government agencies, now do not use periods and the abbreviations may be found written in several forms. Example: miles per hour = mph, m.p.h., Mph, MPH) For our purposes we will use periods with abbreviations to be consistent.
Put periods where needed in the following sentences.
1. I will send the package C O D to M I T
2. The soldier got lost returning to base but was considered A W O L
3. Dr Hill is really a D D S
4. U S S R no longer exists since it has been divided into several smaller countries.
5. I want to join the U S N and become a Navy seal.
Answers
1. C.O.D. / M.I.T.
2. A.W.O.L.
3. D.D.S.
4. U.S.S.R.
5. U.S.N.
(Notice that when a period is used for an abbreviation or some other reason at the end of the sentence, you do not need a second one to end the sentence. The one period does double duty.)
Lesson 339 - Punctuation - Periods
Use a period with abbreviations used with figures showing time. Examples: A.M., P.M., B.C., and A.D.
Put periods where needed in the following sentences.
1. I was born in A D 1940.
2. Be here at 4:30 A M , or you will not see me until 9:45 P M
3. What happened in A D 1776 that was of great importance?
4. People living in 2000 B C did not enjoy all that we have today.
5. Class starts promptly at 8:00 A M
Answers
1. A.D.
2. A.M. / P.M.
3. A.D.
4. B.C.
5. A.M.
(Notice that when a period is used for an abbreviation or some other reason at the end of the sentence, you do not need a second one to end the sentence. The one period does double duty.)
Lesson 340 - Punctuation - Periods
Use a period to show decimals and dollars and cents. Examples: This costs $6.99. Two and one half is written 2.5.
Put periods where needed in the following sentences.
1. In decimals, 225 would mean two and one fourth.
2. That new saddle will cost us $72933. (seven hundred twenty-nine dollars and thirty-three cents)
3. The little girl paid $025 (twenty-five cents) for the sucker, and the boy paid $059 (fifty-nine cents) for the candy bar.
4. In decimals, four and ninety-nine hundredths is written 499.
5. Seven and two thirds is written 767.
Answers
1. 2.25
2. $729.33
3. $0.25 / $0.59
4. 4.99
5. 7.67
Lessons 336 - 340 - Quiz - Punctuation - Periods
Use a period after initials used in names. Examples: E. F. Smith, Helen R. Hunsaker, W. James Swift
Use a period after the abbreviations Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr., and St. (Saint) before a name and Jr., Sr., and Esq., after a name. Do not use a period with Miss because it is not an abbreviation.
Special abbreviations or initials need a period. Example: C.O.D. (cash on delivery) (Many abbreviations and acronyms, especially government agencies, now do not use periods and the abbreviations may be found written in several forms. Example: miles per hour = mph, m.p.h., Mph, MPH) For our purposes we will use periods with abbreviations to be consistent.
Use a period with abbreviations used with figures showing time. Examples: A.M., P.M., B.C., and A.D.
Use a period to show decimals and dollars and cents. Examples: This costs $6.99. Two and one half is written 2.5.
Put the correct punctuation where needed in the following sentences.
1. Mr and Mrs Rodney C Snow were honored at the dinner
2. Ten and three quarters is 1075 in decimals
3. Did you study the period from 100 B C to A D 200 in your history class
4. I have heard of St Francis of Assisi
5. Add together 825 and 175 in decimals which should equal ten.
6. Miss Claire S Queen and Dr A Z King, Jr , will be married at 10:00 A M
7. Dan P Morgan, Esq , and Ms Luella K Larson knew the famous P T Barnum.
8. The trip cost $33650 (three hundred thirty-six dollars and fifty cents) for gasoline alone.
9. I feel sorry for the B S A organization
10. It seems that they take so much from my check for F I C A
Answers
1. Mr. / Mrs. / C. / period at end of sentence
2. 10.75 / period at end of sentence
3. B.C. / A.D. / question mark at end of sentence
4. St. / period or exclamation point at end of sentence
5. 8.25 / 1.75
6. S. / Dr. A. Z. / Jr. / A.M.
7. P. / Esq. / Ms. / K. / P.T.
8. $336.50
9. B.S.A. / exclamation point or period at the end of sentence
10. F.I.C.A.

Lesson 341 - Punctuation - Commas
Use a comma or commas to set off the abbreviations Jr., Sr., and Esq. Example: Carl Harris, Jr., is here now.
Place commas where they are needed in these sentences.
1. I met Count Dracula Sr. the famous ghoul.
2. The letter was sent to Sir Thomas Mason Esq.
3. Did you see Reed Fitzgerald Jr. starring in that television show?
4. Mr. Sam Adams Sr. and Michael Gold Jr. race cars for a living.
5. Andrew Paskett Esq. was featured in the latest magazine issue.
Answers
1. Dracula, Sr.,
2. Mason, Esq. (There is no comma when Jr., Sr., or Esq. is used at the end of a sentence.)
3. Fitzgerald, Jr.,
4. Adams, Sr., /Gold, Jr.,
5. Paskett, Esq.,
Lesson 342 - Punctuation - Commas
Use a comma after the parts of an address. (The house number and street name form one part, and state and ZIP code number form one part.) Example: My new address is 1234 North Main, Salt Lake City, Utah 84007.
Place no comma after the last part if it ends the sentence.
Place commas where they are needed in these sentences.
1. John wrote to me from 462 Beacon Lane Cleveland Ohio 76504.
2. My sister lives at 635 Cherry Street Lexington Kentucky.
3. Ray Alber 876 Elm Drive Detroit Michigan 48300 is the person to contact.
4. Write them at 15 Oak Avenue Limorick Illinois 60614 today.
5. Jim's summer address will be Box 254 Grantsville Iowa 50689.
Answers
1. 462 Beacon Lane, Cleveland, Ohio 76504.
2. 635 Cherry Street, Lexington, Kentucky.
3. Ray Alber, 876 Elm Drive, Detroit, Michigan 48300, is
4. 15 Oak Avenue, Limorick, Illinois 60614, today.
5. Box 254, Grantsville, Iowa 50689.
Lesson 343 - Punctuation - Commas
Use commas to set off the year in a date if three parts of date are given (month, day, year). Do not use commas if only two parts are given. Examples: I left May 23, 1958, at night. I know that July 1776 is an important date.
Place commas where they are needed in these sentences.
1. Did you know that Thomas Jefferson died on July 4 1826?
2. On December 25 1961 I was in Brazil.
3. Their wedding day was June 24 1954 in Salt Lake City.
4. Where were you in November 1989?
5. On Friday August 14 1997 the accident happened.
Answers
1. July 4, 1826?
2. December 25, 1961, I
3. June 24, 1954, in
4. no commas needed (only two parts)
5. Friday, August 14, 1997, the
Lesson 344 - Punctuation - Commas
Use a comma after the salutation of a friendly letter. Example: Dear Fred,
Place commas where they are needed in these salutations.
1. Dear Aunt Vi
2. Dear Sir
3. Dear Mother
4. Gentlemen
5. My choicest friend
Answers
1. Dear Aunt Vi,
2. Dear Sir: (a business letter)
3. Dear Mother,
4. Gentlemen: (a business letter)
5. My choicest friend,
Lesson 345 - Punctuation - Commas
Use a comma after the complimentary close of a friendly or business letter. Example: Sincerely yours,
Place commas where they are needed in these complimentary closings.
1. Very truly yours
2. Affectionately yours
3. Yours lovingly
4. Your best customer
5. Cordially
Answers
1. Very truly yours,
2. Affectionately yours,
3. Yours lovingly,
4. Your best customer,
5. Cordially,
Lessons 340 - 345 Quiz - Punctuation - Commas
Place commas where they are needed.
1. Most graciously
2. Dear Madam
3. Do you live at 431 North 500 West West Valley Utah 84098?
4. My birthday party is March 1 1976 at the golf course.
5. Monday February 2 is the day the groundhog looks for its shadow.
6. I lived at 368 Maple Avenue for a week.
7. May 1 was our wedding day.
8. Max Blaser Sr. is their neighbor in Tampa Florida.
9. Did you see Tom Jones Jr. at 430 East Plum Erda Colorado 35096 while on vacation?
10. During August all the leaves turn colors in Springfield Minnesota.
Answers
1. Most graciously,
2. Dear Madam: (a business letter)
3. 431 North 500 West, West Valley, Utah 84098?
4. March 1, 1976, at
5. Monday, February 2,
6. (no comma needed - only one part)
7. (no comma needed - only one part)
8. Max Blaser, Sr., / Tampa, Florida.
9. Tom Jones, Jr., / 430 East Plum, Erda, Colorado 35096, while
10. Springfield, Minnesota.

Lesson 346 - Punctuation - Commas
Use commas to separate parts of geographical places. Example: Have you visited St. Louis, Missouri?
Place commas where they are needed.
1. A neat place we visited was Custer Wyoming.
2. In Cody Wyoming there is an interesting museum.
3. I enjoyed the zoo in San Diego California.
4. We saw many bears in Waterton Alberta Canada.
5. The Black Hills are in South Dakota.
Answers
1. Custer, Wyoming
2. Cody, Wyoming
3. San Diego, California
4. Waterton, Alberta, Canada
5. no commas needed
Lesson 347 - Punctuation - Commas
Use commas to separate a series of three or more words. Example: I dropped my pencil, papers, and books. (The comma before the conjunction and is optional, but I prefer using it.)
Use no commas between two or more words usually thought of as being one item. Example: We ate hamburgers, pork and beans, and potato chips.
Use no commas in a series when all items are joined by or, and, or nor. Example: You dance and sing and play well.
Place commas where they are needed.
1. I have seen many gold silver and copper mines.
2. People in the United States can travel by air rail or water.
3. The girl waved leaned over and fell into the pool.
4. My wife likes a meal of a glass of grape juice a fresh salad and spaghetti and meat balls.
5. At the resort we can hike and swim and ski all we want.
Answers
1. gold, silver, and copper
2. air, rail, or water
3. waved, leaned over, and fell
4. a glass of grape juice, a fresh salad, and spaghetti and meat balls. (Spaghetti and meat balls are considered one item.)
5. no commas needed
Lesson 348 - Punctuation - Commas
Use commas to separate a series of three or more numbers. Example: He called for numbers 3, 6, 9, and 12.
Place commas where they are needed.
1. In the Bingo game the winning numbers were 7 21 35 46 and 72.
2. My combination for my lock is 3 54 and 26.
3. He said that his lucky numbers were 7 11 13 and 99.
4. The numbers 14 27 58 79 and 38 won the lottery.
5. I like mixed greens with numbers of 20 50 and 100 on them.
Answers
1. 7, 21, 35, 46, and 72.
2. 3, 54, and 26.
3. 7, 11, 13, and 99.
4. 14, 27, 58, 79, and 38 won
5. 20, 50, and 100
Lesson 349 - Punctuation - Commas
Use commas to separate a series of three or more phrases. Example: He ran down the hall, out the door, and into the yard. (The comma before the conjunction and is optional, but I prefer using it.)
Use no commas in a series when all items are joined by or, and, or nor.
Place commas where they are needed.
1. The rain splashed against the house onto the sidewalk and into the street.
2. Through the trees around the cabin and down the valley roared the wind.
3. College is to gain knowledge to make new friends and to prepare for a career.
4. The cat climbed up the tree and out on a limb and finally onto the roof.
5. Munching on an apple listening to a recording and sitting on the couch Martha looked very happy.
Answers
1. against the house, onto the sidewalk, and into the street.
2. Through the trees, around the cabin, and down the valley,
3. to gain knowledge, to make new friends, and to prepare for a career.
4. no commas needed
5. Munching on an apple, listening to a recording, and sitting on the couch,
Lesson 350 - Punctuation - Commas
Use commas to separate a series of three or more short clauses. Example: I am working, he is sleeping, and she is singing. (The comma before the conjunction and is optional, but I prefer using it.)
Use no commas in a series when all items are joined by or, and, or nor.
Place commas where they are needed.
1. They are eating we are drinking and you are starving.
2. The music began the lights dimmed and the curtains opened.
3. My sister has left home my brother is at school and my mother is baking bread.
4. Jim fished Jeff hiked and I loafed the whole campout.
5. You correct he proofreads but I edit material.
Answers
1. They are eating, we are drinking, and you are starving.
2. The music began, the lights dimmed, and the curtains opened.
3. My sister has left home, my brother is at school, and my mother is baking bread.
4. Jim fished, Jeff hiked, and I loafed the whole campout.
5. You correct, he proofreads, but I edit material.
Lessons 346 - 350 Quiz - Punctuation - Commas
Place commas where they are needed.
1. Baseball basketball track and tennis require running.
2. The numbers 8 16 32 and 48 are called even numbers.
3. Eat drink and make merry for you will soon die.
4. I like shopping my husband likes dining and the family likes activities.
5. Working hard saving some money and providing for a family should be important for a father.
6. I saw him run up the mountain jump off the cliff and land in a pine tree.
7. He was from Great Falls Montana and she was from Twin Falls Idaho.
8. I have been to Dubois Idaho Taber Alberta Canada and Whippany New Jersey.
9. She likes to sing to play the piano and to read novels.
10. The search party looked along the road up the hill and down the alleys for clues.
Answers
1. Baseball, basketball, track, and tennis require running.
2. The numbers 8, 16, 32, and 48 are called even numbers.
3. Eat, drink, and make merry, for you will soon die.
4. I like shopping, my husband likes dining, and the family likes activities.
5. Working hard, saving some money, and providing for a family should be important for a father.
6. I saw him run up the mountain, jump off the cliff, and land in a pine tree.
7. He was from Great Falls, Montana, and she was from Twin Falls, Idaho.
8. I have been to Dubois, Idaho, Taber, Alberta, Canada, and Whippany, New Jersey.
9. She likes to sing, to play the piano, and to read novels.
10. The search party looked along the road, up the hill, and down the alleys for clues.

Lesson 351 - Punctuation - Commas
Use a comma to separate introductory words yes and no and mild interjections from the sentence that follows them.
Examples: Oh, I heard that before. Yes, I will be here.
Place commas where they are needed.
1. Yes you may leave the room.
2. Of course I won't change my plans.
3. Oh you want to try my patience more.
4. No I didn't see you there.
5. Wow you think that is great.
Answers
1. Yes,
2. Of course,
3. Oh,
4. No,
5. Wow,
Lesson 352 - Punctuation - Commas
Use a comma or commas to set off words or phrases used as nouns of address (nominatives of address).
Joe, get over here. Get over here, Joe. Young man, get over here.
Place commas where they are needed.
1. Did you Susan see him at the meetings?
2. I will call you in the morning Steve.
3. Well Fred it was a pleasure to see you again.
4. Jeanne I don't know what is going on.
5. You should Bill know the answer to that one.
Answers
1. Did you, Susan, see him at the meetings?
2. I will call you in the morning, Steve.
3. Well, Fred, it was a pleasure to see you again.
4. Jeanne, I don't know what is going on.
5. You should, Bill, know the answer to that one.
Lesson 353 - Punctuation - Commas
Use a comma or commas to set off an appositive if not closely tied to the words it equals or identifies. Examples: Larry Millward, my best friend, will speak at the meeting. My brother Ken moved to Hawaii. (closely tied)
Place commas where they are needed.
1. Fred James a soldier captured during World War II spoke at the assembly.
2. My sister Elaine died recently.
3. Paul the top student in his class was the valedictorian.
4. Small farming a very important occupation is disappearing.
5. We rode all day on Dot a very old and gentle horse.
Answers
1. Fred James, a soldier captured during World War II, spoke at the assembly.
2. My sister Elaine died recently. (It is closely tied, but one could take Elaine as a noun of address if you don't know her as the sister.)
3. Paul, the top student in his class, was the valedictorian.
4. Small farming, a very important occupation, is disappearing.
5. We rode all day on Dot, a very old and gentle horse.
Lesson 354 - Punctuation - Commas
Use a comma to separate co-ordinate adjectives. Co-ordinate adjectives can be checked to see if a comma is necessary by placing and between them. They will sound smooth and correct with the and.
Examples: The warm, sunny day made everyone happy. (warm and sunny sounds smooth) You are a clever little girl. (clever and little doesn't sound smooth)
Place commas where they are needed.
1. Today was not a clear sunny day.
2. Allison thought she was such a clever little girl.
3. Where did you buy that dashing red car?
4. They say that tomorrow will be a sunny warm day.
5. Your careless inconsiderate behavior could cause you serious problems.
Answers
1. Today was not a clear, sunny day.
2. no commas needed
3. no commas needed
4. They say that tomorrow will be a sunny, warm day.
5. Your careless, inconsiderate behavior could cause you serious problems.
Lesson 355 - Punctuation - Commas
Use commas to set off parenthetical expressions. Parenthetical expressions are words inserted in the main sentence but not necessary to the meaning. They interrupt the flow of the sentence. Common expressions used parenthetically are however, of course, on the other hand, in fact, for example, that is, by the way, after all, perhaps, indeed, also, too, nevertheless. These expressions are not always parenthetical. Examples: Lucy, on the other hand, reads little. He knows perhaps five answers to the questions.
Place commas where they are needed.
1. The story that I just told you by the way is true.
2. My plan nevertheless was followed and succeeded.
3. Your plan on the other hand was rejected for good reasons.
4. I might suggest for example that you make some revisions.
5. You in fact should be moved to a different department.
Answers
1. The story that I just told you, by the way, is true.
2. My plan, nevertheless, was followed and succeeded.
3. Your plan, on the other hand, was rejected for good reasons.
4. I might suggest, for example, that you make some revisions.
5. You, in fact, should be moved to a different department.
Lessons 351 - 355 Quiz - Punctuation - Commas
Place commas where they are needed.
1. Ila indeed is a good mother.
2. I hope Jennie that you don't go to jail.
3. My son-in-law Chris will be able to vote in the coming election.
4. Oh Gail I hope that you on the other hand will be happy with your decision your move to Europe.
5. We sat in the shade beneath a broad green tree Irene.
6. It was a lovely happy memorable time.
7. I know after all you will be successful.
8. Mr. Allen Rudy the boy next door has been fighting with your brother Richard.
9. Of course we could hear immediately that you after all will be going to Santos a great city in Brazil.
10. Well Will I hope to see you by the way in Manaus on our return from our vacation a trip to Australia.
Answers
1. Ila, indeed, is a good mother.
2. I hope, Jennie, that you don't go to jail.
3. My son-in-law Chris will be able to vote in the coming election. (a closely related appositive or use commas around Chris if you thought it was a noun of address) My son-in-law, Chris, will be able to vote in the coming election.
4. Oh, Gail, I hope that you, on the other hand, will be happy with your decision, your move to Europe.
5. We sat in the shade beneath a broad green tree, Irene.
6. It was a lovely, happy, memorable time.
7. I know, after all, you will be successful.
8. Mr. Allen, Rudy, the boy next door, has been fighting with your brother Richard. (Richard is a closely related appositive)
9. Of course, we could hear immediately that you, after all, will be going to Santos, a great city in Brazil.
10. Well, Will, I hope to see you, by the way, in Manaus on our return from our vacation, a trip to Australia.

Lesson 356 - Punctuation - Commas
Use a comma after an introductory participial phrase. Example: Feeling hot, the boy ran to the refrigerator for a drink.
Place commas where they are needed.
1. Needing help immediately I dialed 911.
2. Having seen the final act I started to cry.
3. Thinking back on her life the woman was very thankful.
4. Having done his very best the boy stood tall and happy.
5. Desiring to be accepted Larry did some unusual things.
Answers
1. Needing help immediately, I dialed 911.
2. Having seen the final act, I started to cry.
3. Thinking back on her life, the woman was very thankful.
4. Having done his very best, the boy stood tall and happy.
5. Desiring to be accepted, Larry did some unusual things.
Lesson 357 - Punctuation - Commas
Use a comma after an introductory infinitive used as an adjective. Example: To find her ring, Mary removed everything from the room.
Place commas where they are needed.
1. To reach Butte, Montana, in time we will need to leave before 10:00 A.M.
2. To succeed at this task you will need to practice daily.
3. To be chosen for the finals the contestant will have to do better.
4. To truly believe the story one must find answers for one's self.
5. To get the best results you should soak it for an hour.
Answers
1. To reach Butte, Montana, in time, we will need to leave before 10:00 A.M.
2. To succeed at this task, you will need to practice daily.
3. To be chosen for the finals, the contestant will have to do better.
4. To truly believe the story, one must find answers for one's self.
5. To get the best results, you should soak it for an hour.
Lesson 358 - Punctuation - Commas
Use a comma after an introductory dependent adverb clause. Example: If you want to see the Olympics, order your tickets now.
Place commas where they are needed.
1. When my luggage arrives I will give you your present.
2. After the game was over both the team and the fans celebrated.
3. If you do not believe me ask the rest of those present.
4. Although I am afraid I will lead you through the woods.
5. Where the troops are we are going.
Answers
1. When my luggage arrives, I will give you your present.
2. After the game was over, both the team and the fans celebrated.
3. If you do not believe me, ask the rest of those present.
4. Although I am afraid, I will lead you through the woods.
5. Where the troops are, we are going.
Lesson 359 - Punctuation - Commas
Use a comma after long introductory prepositional phrases or two or more consecutive prepositional phrases. Examples: At the entrance to the cave, the guide gave us instructions. During those hot, boring summer days, time passed very slowly.
Place commas where they are needed.
1. After the wreck into the pine tree the car was towed away.
2. Into the woods during the shower ran the black horse.
3. After the long and exhausting trip we finally arrived at our destination.
4. In the hall closet on the top shelf you will find the material I need.
5. Through the vast expanse of space the astronauts traveled continuously.
Answers
1. After the wreck into the pine tree, the car was towed away.
2. Into the woods during the shower, ran the black horse.
3. After the long and exhausting trip, we finally arrived at our destination.
4. In the hall closet on the top shelf, you will find the material I need.
5. Through the vast expanse of space, the astronauts traveled continuously.
Lesson 360 - Punctuation - Commas
Use a comma or commas to set off transposed (out of their natural order) words, phrases, or other modifiers.
Example: This woman, without question, is too weak. These transposed items are very much like the introductory items, but they do not come at the beginning of the sentence.
Place commas where they are needed.
1. Turn to increase the volume the knob to the right.
2. Very quietly the intruder closed the door.
3. Her hand cut and bruised showed the ordeal undertaken by her.
4. Sam although he likes drama seldom ever attends a play.
5. All the contestants eager and well-prepared required a good night's rest.
Answers
1. Turn, to increase the volume, the knob to the right.
2. Very quietly, the intruder closed the door.
3. Her hand, cut and bruised, showed the ordeal undertaken by her.
4. Sam, although he likes drama, seldom ever attends a play.
5. All the contestants, eager and well-prepared, required a good night's rest.
Lessons 356 - 360 Quiz - Punctuation - Comma
Place commas where they are needed.
1. When you return the opportunity will still await you.
2. Having done my best I sat down to see the results.
3. To get the job done you will need to pace yourself.
4. During the last game of the World Series a riot took place.
5. His face stern and set told me that I was in trouble.
6. The answer without doubt will make all the difference.
7. After you finish doing the dishes the floor needs mopping.
8. To get the correct results you must follow the proper order of adding ingredients.
9. Trying to secure the boat the man fell haplessly into the water.
10. In view of the recent events in the Middle East peace does not seem likely.
Answers
1. When you return, the opportunity will still await you.
2. Having done my best, I sat down to see the results.
3. To get the job done, you will need to pace yourself.
4. During the last game of the World Series, a riot took place.
5. His face, stern and set, told me that I was in trouble.
6. The answer, without doubt, will make all the difference.
7. After you finish doing the dishes, the floor needs mopping.
8. To get the correct results, you must follow the proper order of adding ingredients.
9. Trying to secure the boat, the man fell haplessly into the water.
10. In view of the recent events in the Middle East, peace does not seem likely.

Lesson 361 - Punctuation - Commas
Use a comma to set off a short clause at the end of the sentence to change a statement into a question or an exclamatory sentence. Example: You are going to town, aren't you?
Place commas where they are needed.
1. That should make them take notice shouldn't it!
2. This is a beautiful location isn't it?
3. Becky is a living miracle isn't she!
4. Joe was here this morning wasn't he?
5. The new player really tries doesn't he!
Answers
1. That should make them take notice, shouldn't it!
2. This is a beautiful location, isn't it?
3. Becky is a living miracle, isn't she!
4. Joe was here this morning, wasn't he?
5. The new player really tries, doesn't he!
Lesson 362 - Punctuation - Commas
Use a comma when words are omitted from parallel clauses in a compound sentence. Example: Mother baked an apple pie, and Aunt Gayle, a chocolate cake.
Place commas where they are needed.
1. Fred asked the question; Sarah the answer.
2. I like classical music; my wife country music.
3. Ann graduated from Utah State University, and Boyd Arizona State University.
4. This box has the books, and that box the recordings.
5. Stephanie told a funny story; Alaina a scary one.
Answers
1. Fred asked the question; Sarah, the answer.
2. I like classical music; my wife, country music.
3. Ann graduated from Utah State University, and Boyd, Arizona State University.
4. This box has the books, and that box, the recordings.
5. Stephanie told a funny story; Alaina, a scary one.
Lesson 363 - Punctuation - Commas
Use commas to set off contrasted expressions. Example: His mother, not his father, is in charge.
Place commas where they are needed.
1. Your car not your truck is the better vehicle to use.
2. My aunt not my uncle used to live here before.
3. You need to talk to the man at the end of the table not the one near the window.
4. Our track team not our baseball team won the championship.
5. Be sure to see the owner not the manager about the job.
Answers
1. Your car, not your truck, is the better vehicle to use.
2. My aunt, not my uncle, used to live here before.
3. You need to talk to the man at the end of the table, not the one near the window.
4. Our track team, not our baseball team, won the championship.
5. Be sure to see the owner, not the manager, about the job.
Lesson 364 - Punctuation - Commas
Use commas to set off nonrestrictive clauses and phrases. Nonrestrictive clauses and phrases are modifiers that can be omitted without changing the meaning of the main clause. Example: Our new boat, which we bought last week, is a pleasure to use. (The adjective clause "which we bought last week" is not needed to understand the meaning of the main clause.)
Place commas where they are needed.
1. The Jazz which is a much different team from last year start the season next week.
2. The waiter balancing two trays of food saw our signal for the check.
3. Ads which are essential to our economy are very annoying much of the time.
4. For this job we need a person who is very creative.
5. The new baby delivered in the taxi changed our lives completely.
Answers
1. The Jazz, which is a much different team from last year, start the season next week.
2. The waiter, balancing two trays of food, saw our signal for the check.
3. Ads, which are essential to our economy, are very annoying much of the time.
4. For this job we need a person who is very creative. (The clause "who is very creative" is needed for the meaning of the main sentence so we would not use any comma.)
5. The new baby, delivered in the taxi, changed our lives completely.
Lesson 365 - Punctuation - Commas
Use a comma wherever necessary for clarity to prevent misreading. Example: Beneath, the water sparkled brilliantly. (clear) Beneath the water sparkled brilliantly. (Confusing)
Place commas where they are needed.
1. To write one must spend much time revising and proofreading.
2. After washing the boy left for the game.
3. Although a real diamond mine is rather small.
4. Inside the store contained many beautiful statues.
5. When eating a person should use good manners.
Answers
1. To write, one must spend much time revising and proofreading.
2. After washing, the boy left for the game.
3. Although a real diamond, mine is rather small.
4. Inside, the store contained many beautiful statues.
5. When eating, a person should use good manners.
Lessons 361 - 365 Quiz - Punctuation - Commas
Place commas where they are needed.
1. Within the business was in turmoil.
2. Matthew is going to law school; John to the Air Force.
3. To Jim Ryan is a hero.
4. I like Halloween; Mother Thanksgiving; Barbara Christmas.
5. The antique which avoided being broken for many years was given to my grandmother by George Washington.
6. An apple not an orange keeps the doctor away.
7. We are still going on the hike aren't we?
8. The letter sent through the mail changed the course of the war.
9. You really like her don't you!
10. A person's personality not his looks really is important in a husband.
Answers
1. Within, the business was in turmoil.
2. Matthew is going to law school; John, to the Air Force.
3. To Jim, Ryan is a hero.
4. I like Halloween; Mother, Thanksgiving; Barbara, Christmas.
5. The antique, which avoided being broken for many years, was given to my grandmother by George Washington.
6. An apple, not an orange, keeps the doctor away.
7. We are still going on the hike, aren't we?
8. The letter, sent through the mail, changed the course of the war.
9. You really like her, don't you!
10. A person's personality, not his looks, really is important in a husband.

Lesson 366 - Punctuation - Commas
Use a comma before the coordinate conjunctions that join independent clauses in a compound sentence. (Very short clauses joined by and may omit the comma.) Examples: Harry will leave on the next flight, but you will join him in a week. You wash and I will dry.
Place commas where they are needed.
1. She walked and he ran.
2. I went to New York by train but I returned by plane.
3. I neither like you nor will I assist you in your request.
4. He will have to help or the project will not be completed.
5. The boss will be here tomorrow and we will ask for a raise.
Answers
1. She walked and he ran. (no comma needed, but you would not be wrong to use one after walked)
2. I went to New York by train, but I returned by plane.
3. I neither like you, nor will I assist you in your request.
4. He will have to help, or the project will not be completed.
5. The boss will be here tomorrow, and we will ask for a raise.
Lesson 367 - Punctuation - Commas
Use a comma after a conjunctive adverb or phrases like for example, in fact, or for instance used to join two main clauses. Common conjunctive adverbs are therefore, nevertheless, moreover, consequently, furthermore, besides, then, thus, instead, accordingly, otherwise, so, yet, still, hence, however. Example: Jill knew she could not win; nevertheless, she kept running.
Place commas where they are needed.
1. The trip was wonderful; in fact everyone raved about it.
2. Will wants a promotion; therefore he is working overtime.
3. I do not believe a word he says; otherwise I would listen to his presentation.
4. You seem to be well-qualified; however your price is too high.
5. Your goals are unclear to me; so I will not vote for you.
Answers
1. The trip was wonderful; in fact, everyone raved about it.
2. Will wants a promotion; therefore, he is working overtime.
3. I do not believe a word he says; otherwise, I would listen to his presentation.
4. You seem to be well-qualified; however, your price is too high.
5. Your goals are unclear to me; so, I will not vote for you.
Lesson 368 - Punctuation - Commas
Use a comma or commas to separate the exact words of the speaker from the rest of the sentence unless the sense of the sentence requires some other punctuation. (In quoted words, the comma always goes inside the quotation marks.) Examples: "I can help you now," said the clerk. The clerk said, "I can help you now."
Place commas or other punctuation where they are needed.
1. "What time is it " she asked.
2. "Come with me " said the guide.
3. "Don't leave me " shouted the little girl.
4. The man replied "I believe you."
5. The passenger inquired "What time is it?"
Answers
1. "What time is it?" she asked.
2. "Come with me," said the guide.
3. "Don't leave me!" shouted the little girl.
4. The man replied, "I believe you."
5. The passenger inquired, "What time is it?"
Lesson 369 - Punctuation - Commas
Use a comma or commas to separate the exact words of the speaker from the rest of the sentence unless the sense of the sentence requires some other punctuation. (In quoted words, the comma always goes inside the quotation marks.) Examples: "I can help you now," said the clerk. The clerk said, "I can help you now."
Place commas or other punctuation where they are needed.
1. "I think" Marie answered "that I can help you tomorrow."
2. "I know" she replied "the answer to that question."
3. "No" he called after her "I won't forget the appointment!"
4. "Come with me" pleaded the teacher "and you will not be disappointed."
5. "Did you see" Curtis asked "the plane go down?"
Answers
1. "I think," Marie answered, "that I can help you tomorrow."
2. "I know," she replied, "the answer to that question."
3. "No," he called after her, "I won't forget the appointment!"
4. "Come with me," pleaded the teacher, "and you will not be disappointed."
5. "Did you see," Curtis asked, "the plane go down?"
Lesson 370 - Punctuation - Commas
Use a comma or commas to separate the exact words of the speaker from the rest of the sentence unless the sense of the sentence requires some other punctuation. (In quoted words, the comma always goes inside the quotation marks.) Examples: "I can help you now," said the clerk. The clerk said, "I can help you now." You do not use a comma when you start a new sentence after the explanatory words. Example: "I did it," he said. "Leave me alone."
Place commas or other punctuation where they are needed.
1. "I will comply with the rules " he said "Then I will work to change them."
2. "Will the rain continue " the woman asked "I need to work outdoors."
3. "I am glad I missed the game " Jim said "They played so poorly."
4. "Are you going next week " she asked "I will not be here then."
5. "When you finish your projects " the teacher remarked "put them in the basket for grading."
Answers
1. "I will comply with the rules," he said. "Then I will work to change them."
2. "Will the rain continue?" the woman asked. "I need to work outdoors."
3. "I am glad I missed the game," Jim said. "They played so poorly."
4. "Are you going next week?" she asked. "I will not be here then."
5. "When you finish your projects," the teacher remarked, "put them in the basket for grading."
Lessons 366 - 370 Quiz - Punctuation - Commas
Place commas or other punctuation where they are needed.
1. "Is it time to go " asked Irene.
2. "I did not do it " said the convict "I wasn't even here yesterday."
3. He wanted to go to the party but no one would give him a ride.
4. He had read all the trilogy; consequently he didn't have a new book to read.
5. He exclaimed "Don't go that way!"
6. "You didn't " she said "tell me that you felt that way."
7. "You will do what I asked or you will not get your allowance."
8. "Will you repair my car today " he asked "I need it for tomorrow."
9. "I will do my best " answered the mechanic "but I cannot guarantee that I will be finished."
10. He didn't know the final answer; thus he lost all the money.
Answers
1. "Is it time to go?" asked Irene.
2. "I did not do it," said the convict. "I wasn't even here yesterday."
3. He wanted to go to the party, but no one would give him a ride.
4. He had read all the trilogy; consequently, he didn't have a new book to read.
5. He exclaimed, "Don't go that way!"
6. "You didn't," she said, "tell me that you felt that way."
7. "You will do what I asked, or you will not get your allowance."
8. "Will you repair my car today?" he asked. "I need it for tomorrow."
9. "I will do my best," answered the mechanic, "but I cannot guarantee that I will be finished."
10. He didn't know the final answer; thus, he lost all the money.

Lesson 371 - Punctuation - Quotation Marks
Use quotation marks around the exact words of a speaker. Example: He said, "I saw that." "I saw it too," she said.
Use quotation marks where needed in these sentences.
1. I wish the election were over, said Fred.
2. Will they finish this week? asked Frida.
3. Willard added, It is becoming a joke.
4. We can now see that every vote counts, concluded Sara.
5. Yes, we know that we should vote every time, commented Jeff.
Answers
1. "I wish the election was over," said Fred.
2. "Will they finish this week?" asked Frida.
3. Willard added, "It is becoming a joke!"
4. "We can now see that every vote counts," concluded Sara.
5. "Yes, we know that we should vote every time," commented Jeff.
Lesson 372 - Punctuation - Quotation Marks
Use quotation marks around the exact words of a speaker. When the words identifying the speaker come between the parts of the quotation, put quotation marks around each part. Example: "Yes," said Jack, "I will be there."
Use one set of quotation marks for two or more sentences not broken by explanatory material. Example: "I know that. He has known for several days," said Jim. If part of the quotation is a new sentence use a capital letter. Example: "I know that," said Jim. "He has known for several days."
Use quotation marks and capitals where needed in these sentences.
1. We will be in town tomorrow night. Don't wait up. We will come by the next day, said Jeanne.
2. We want you to stay with us, answered Barbara. we'll meet you at the station.
3. Okay, replied Chris, bring the car around.
4. Are the girls ready to go? asked Ann. they need to leave now.
5. Yes, replied Ila, that play was really enjoyable.
Answers
1. "We will be in town tomorrow night. Don't wait up. We will come by the next day," said Jeanne.
2. "We want you to stay with us," answered Barbara. "We'll meet you at the station."
3. "Okay," replied Chris, "bring the car around."
4. "Are the girls ready to go?" asked Ann. "They need to leave now."
5. "Yes," replied Ila, "that play was really enjoyable."
Lesson 373 - Punctuation - Quotation Marks
Use no quotation marks with indirect quotations. An indirect quotation often begins with the word that. Example: Betty said that she wished the election was final.
Use quotation marks where needed in these sentences.
1. James stated that he had won the race.
2. Richard said, I was in second place until I fell.
3. Mom said that she was worried when she saw it happen.
4. Sue said, that was too bad.
5. I hope that you had fun, anyway, said his dad.
Answers
1. James stated that he had won the race.
2. Richard said, "I was in second place until I fell."
3. Mom said that she was worried when she saw it happen.
4. Sue said, "That was too bad."
5. "I hope that you had fun, anyway," said his dad.
Lesson 374 - Punctuation - Quotation Marks
Begin a new paragraph with each change of speaker in dialogue.
Example:
"Can I count on you?" asked Carl.
"Yes, you can," said Matthew.
"You cannot fail us," replied Claudia.
Make new paragraphs and place quotation marks where needed in the following dialogues.
1. Knock on the door. I will be right behind you, said John. I am afraid, said James. You are bigger and older so you knock. I will do it. Why are you worried about it? It is just Halloween, interrupted Matthew, and there is nothing scary about this house.
2. Chantelle said, I never get to be the mother when we play. You can be the mother today, replied Hayley. When will I get to be the mother? asked Alise. You are too little, replied Hayley and Chantelle.
3. We are going to have a new baby, said Ann. I hope it is a boy, said Chris. We need a boy in the family. I want it to be a girl, remarked Rebecca. I don't care, said Allison. I just hope it hurries up.
4. Do you want to play on the computer with me, Mark? asked Todd. I am too little, said Mark. Mommy won't let me. Todd, you wouldn’t let him play very much if he could, stated Stephanie. Todd said, I am going to change and let him now.
5. Lindsay asked, Do we have everything for the trip? I hope so, replied Boyd. Did you get everyting for Celeste? I have had it ready all day, said Lindsay.
Answers
1. "Knock on the door. I will be right behind you," said John.
"I am afraid," said James. "You are bigger and older so you knock."
"I will do it. Why are you worried about it? It is just Halloween," interrupted
Matthew, "and there is nothing scary about this house."
2. Chantelle said, "I never get to be the mother when we play."
"You can be the mother today," replied Hayley.
"When will I get to be the mother?" asked Elise.
"You are too little," replied Hayley and Chantelle.
3. "We are going to have a new baby," said Ann.
"I hope it is a boy," said Chris. "We need a boy in the family."
"I want it to be a girl," remarked Rebecca.
"I don't care," said Allison. "I just hope it hurries up."
4. "Do you want to play on the computer with me, Mark?" asked Todd.
"I am too little," said Mark. "Mommy won't let me."
"Todd, you wouldn’t let him play very much if he could," stated Stephanie.
Todd said, "I am going to change and let him now."
5. Lindsay asked, "Do we have everything for the trip?"
"I hope so," replied Boyd. "Did you get everyting for Celeste?"
"I have had it ready all day," said Lindsay.
Lesson 375 - Punctuation - Quotation Marks
If a quotation has more than one paragraph, use quotation marks at the beginning of each paragraph and at the end of the last paragraph of the quotation.
Use quotation marks where needed in these sentences.
1. This is one person's quoted idea about happiness.
Happiness is the object and design of our existence; and will be the end thereof, if we pursue the path that leads to it.
Pleasure is often confused with happiness but is by no means synonymous with it. Pleasure, unlike happiness, is that which pleases us or gives us gratification. Usually it endures for only a short time.
We are enticed daily to pursue worldly pleasures that may divert us from the path to happiness. But the path to true happiness is virtue, uprightness, faithfulness, holiness, and keeping all the commandments of God.
2. This is a quoted story about Ali Hafed.
Ali Hafed was a wealthy ancient Persian who owned much land and many productive fields, orchards, and gardens, and loaned money out at interest.
One day an old priest came to him and told him that if he had a diamond the size of his thumb, he could purchase a dozen farms like his. He told Ali Hafed where to find such a diamond.
Ali Hafed sold his farm, collected his money that was at interest, and left his family in the charge of a neighbor. He left in search of diamonds. After years of searching, his money was spent, and he passed away in rags and wretchedness.
The man who purchased Ali Hafed's farm one day led his camel out into the garden to drink, and as the animal put his nose into the shallow waters, the farmer noticed a curious flash of light in the white sands of the stream. Reaching in, he pulled out a black stone which proved to be a diamond. This marked the discovery of the diamond mines of Golconda, the most valuable diamond mines in the history of the ancient world.
Had Ali Hafed remained at home and dug in his own cellar, or anywhere in his own fields, rather than traveling in strange lands where he eventually faced starvation and ruin, he would have had acres of diamonds.
Answers
1. "Happiness is the object and design of our existence; and will be the end thereof, if we pursue the path that leads to it.
"Pleasure is often confused with happiness but is by no means synonymous with it. Pleasure, unlike happiness, is that which pleases us or gives us gratification. Usually it endures for only a short time.
"We are enticed daily to pursue worldly pleasures that may divert us from the path to happiness. But the path to true happiness is virtue, uprightness, faithfulness, holiness, and keeping all the commandments of God."
2. "Ali Hafed was a wealthy ancient Persian who owned much land and many productive fields, orchards, and gardens, and loaned money out at interest.
"One day an old priest came to him and told him that if he had a diamond the size of his thumb, he could purchase a dozen farms like his. He told Ali Hafed where to find such a diamond.
"Ali Hafed sold his farm, collected his money that was at interest, and left his family in the charge of a neighbor. He left in search of diamonds. After years of searching, his money was spent, and he passed away in rags and wretchedness.
"The man who purchased Ali Hafed's farm one day led his camel out into the garden to drink, and as the animal put his nose into the shallow waters, the farmer noticed a curious flash of light in the white sands of the stream. Reaching in, he pulled out a black stone which proved to be a diamond. This marked the discovery of the diamond mines of Golconda, the most valuable diamond mines in the history of the ancient world.
"Had Ali Hafed remained at home and dug in his own cellar, or anywhere in his own fields, rather than traveling in strange lands where he eventually faced starvation and ruin, he would have had acres of diamonds."
Lessons 371 - 375 Quiz - Punctuation - Quotation Marks
Use quotation marks and capitals where needed in these sentences.
1. That is an interesting story, said Sarah.
2. Could you, asked Jack, tell us some more stories?
3. I like old stories from long ago, remarked Jane. My mother used to read them to me.
4. Joe said that he had heard the story before.
5. I doubt that you know what your are talking about, stated Charlie. Well, replied Joe, you are incorrect this time. Charlie looking at Joe then said, I apologize for my unkind remark.
6. The children said that they would look for more books with interesting old stories.
7. Have you ever been to Persia? asked Henry. No, I haven't, said Bill, and it is not called Persia now. What is is called now, inquired Jane.
8. Look, cried Sarah, Mom is bringing refreshments!
9. This sure has been a fun day, guys, giggled Jack.
10. I hope we can do this again soon, said Bill. There is so much to learn from good stories.
Answers
1. "That is an interesting story," said Sarah.
2. "Could you," asked Jack, "tell us some more stories?"
3. "I like old stories from long ago," remarked Jane. "My mother used to read them to me."
4. Joe said that he had heard the story before.
5. "I doubt that you know what you are talking about," stated Charlie.
"Well," replied Joe, "you are incorrect this time."
Charlie looking at Joe then said, "I apologize for my unkind remark."
6. The children said that they would look for more books with interesting old stories.
7. "Have you ever been to Persia?" asked Henry.
"No, I haven't," said Bill, "and it is not called Persia now."
"What is is called now?" inquired Jane.
8. "Look," cried Sarah, "Mom is bringing refreshments!"
9. "This sure has been a fun day, guys," giggled Jack.
10. "I hope we can do this again soon," said Bill. "There is so much to learn from good stories."

Lesson 376 - Punctuation - Quotation Marks
Use quotation marks around the titles of short stories, short plays, short poems and short musical compositions; of art works, articles, chapters, essays, and speeches; of radio and television programs. Example: My favorite painting is "Blue Boy."
Use quotation marks where needed in these sentences.
1. I was very interested in the article Our Missing President.
2. I loved the old television program Maverick.
3. Have you read Miniver Cheevy, the short narrative poem?
4. At Christmas time I love to read The Gift of the Magi, a short story by O. Henry.
5. That song playing is Greensleeves, isn't it?
Answers
1. I was very interested in the article "Our Missing President."
2. I loved the old television program "Maverick."
3. Have you read "Miniver Cheevy," the short narrative poem?
4. At Christmas time I love to read "The Gift of the Magi," a short story by O. Henry.
5. That song playing is "Greensleeves," isn't it?
Lesson 377 - Punctuation - Quotation Marks
Use single quotation marks for a quotation within a quotation. Example: "Dad always says, 'Maybe,'" cried Pam.
Use quotation marks where needed in these sentences.
1. Have you read The Scarlet Ibis, a very good short story? asked the teacher.
2. He replied, I know she said, I am not sure.
3. Everyone will read the chapter entitled Africa for tomorrow, commanded the substitute teacher.
4. The witness answered, I heard the officer say Put down the gun!
5. This famous painting Square Sunlight has won many awards, stated the guide.
Answers
1. "Have you read 'The Scarlet Ibis,' a very good short story?" asked the teacher.
2. He replied, "I know she said, 'I am not sure.'"
3. "Everyone will read the chapter entitled 'Africa' for tomorrow," commanded the substitute teacher.
4. The witness answered, "I heard the officer say 'Put down the gun!'"
5. "This famous painting 'Square Sunlight' has won many awards," stated the guide.
Lesson 378 - Punctuation - Quotation Marks
Use quotation marks to set off words or phrases used in a special sense: technical, ironical, coined, slang, and words used as words in informal writing. Examples: Grant always uses the word "terrific." The car driving slowly down the street went "ka-lunk! ka-lunk!"
Use quotation marks where needed in these sentences.
1. Show us how you are the expert.
2. The delegates ended their peace talks with much angry shouting.
3. I know we can make that jalopy into a great hot rod.
4. The boss is going to can us all if we don't get on the ball.
5. Why do you always say the word excellent to every statement?
Answers
1. Show us how you are the "expert."
2. The delegates ended their "peace talks" with much angry shouting.
3. I know we can make that "jalopy" into a great "hot rod."
4. The boss is going to "can" us all if we don't "get on the ball."
5. Why do you always say the word "excellent" to every statement?
Lesson 379 - Punctuation - Quotation Marks
Always place commas and periods inside quotation marks. Example: One famous painting is "The Song of the Lark."
Use quotation marks where needed in these sentences.
1. I like the sea poem The Revenge.
2. I had hoped, said Bob, that you would be in the play.
3. I enjoyed the story The Milk Pitcher, the short story about baseball and a cow.
4. Yes, Captain Smith said, we can go sailing.
5. You never answer anything with the word yes.
Answers
1. I like the sea poem "The Revenge."
2. "I had hoped," said Bob, "that you would be in the play."
3. I enjoyed the story "The Milk Pitcher," the short story about baseball and a cow.
4. "Yes," Captain Smith said, "we can go sailing."
5. You never answer anything with the word "yes."
Lesson 380 - Punctuation - Quotation Marks
Place question marks and exclamation points inside quotation marks if they are part of the quotation. Place question marks and exclamation points outside the quotation marks if they pertain to more than the quotation.
Examples: Jim asked, "Where are you going?" Did Ann say, "I won't do it"?
"Are you sure!" exclaimed Becky. How happy she was to say, "I do"!
Use quotation marks where needed in these sentences.
1. When Dad said that we were going camping, I shouted, What a great idea!
2. Mary asked, When are you going?
3. Didn't you hear me say, I will think about it?
4. Didn't you hear the policeman shout, Stop!?
5. We need protection from his kindness!
Answers
1. When Dad said that we were going camping, I shouted, "What a great idea!"
2. Mary asked, "When are you going?"
3. Didn't you hear me say, "I will think about it"?
4. Didn't you hear the policeman shout, "Stop!"?
5. We need protection from his "kindness"!
Lessons 376 - 380 Quiz - Punctuation - Quotation Marks
Rewrite the following, changing all indirect quotations to direct quotations and punctuating and paragraphing them correctly.
We had an interesting discussion last night. Mr. James who is a quiet, unassuming man said that he hasn't read about the election. I am afraid that I trust no one. Pam asked if he had voted for the president in the election. She said that everyone should vote each time. He replied that he had voted this time, but didn't think his vote would count for much. She asked if he had read in a popular magazine the article Every Vote Counts. We now know that every vote counts! Mr. James stated that he never knows how to vote. He needs to find an expert. Pam laughed and told him that he could come to her since the experts on television never agree on anything. I know better than the experts!
Answer
(The following answer is not the only way that you could correct the writing, but it will give some idea as to what should be done with the paragraph.)
We had an interesting discussion last night. Mr. James who is a quiet, unassumming man said, "I haven't read about the election. I am afraid that I trust no one."
Pam asked, "Did you vote for the president in the election? Everyone should vote each time."
He replied, "I voted this time, but I don't think my vote will count for much."
She asked, "Have you read in a popular magazine the article 'Every Vote Counts.' We now know that every vote counts!"
Mr. James stated, "I never know how to vote. I need to find an 'expert.'"
Pam laughed and told him, "You could come to me since the 'experts' on television never agree on anything. I know better than the 'experts'!"

Lesson 381 - Punctuation - Semicolons
Use a semicolon between two independent clauses of a compound sentence when they are not joined by a coordinate conjunction. Example: There was a sudden silence; everyone was stunned by the outcome.
Place semicolons where they are needed in the following sentences.
1. Carl is tall his brother is short.
2. He knocked several times no one came to the door.
3. The siren blew loudly I rushed to the window the police raced pass as I looked out.
4. I waited several hours for you you did not return I became concerned.
5. My sister loves mysteries my brother likes technical manuals.
Answers
1. Carl is tall; his brother is short.
2. He knocked several times; no one came to the door.
3. The siren blew loudly; I rushed to the window; the police raced past as I looked out.
4. I waited several hours for you; you did not return; I became concerned.
5. My sister loves mysteries; my brother likes technical manuals.
Lesson 382 - Punctuation - Semicolons
Use a semicolon between the two independent clauses of a compound sentence joined by a coordinate conjunction if commas are also used in the sentence. Example: Although the story is impossible, I believe you; and the others will, too.
Place semicolons where they are needed in the following sentences.
1. Since you asked my opinion, I will tell you and I hope you will listen well.
2. Although he is highly qualified, he is not dependable and I am afraid to hire him.
3. Because Sarah is absent a great deal, she has a hard time keeping up but she is willing to work overtime.
4. Although I prefer English, I know that math is important and I will work hard in both classes.
5. When you arrive on the train, take a taxi to the bus station or I can meet you at the train.
Answers
1. Since you asked my opinion, I will tell you; and I hope you will listen well.
2. Although he is highly qualified, he is not dependable; and I am afraid to hire him.
3. Because Sarah is absent a great deal, she has a hard time keeping up; but she is willing to work overtime.
4. Although I prefer English, I know that math is important; and I will work hard in both classes.
5. When you arrive on the train, take a taxi to the bus station; or I can meet you at the train.
Lesson 383 - Punctuation - Semicolons
Use a semicolon before a conjunctive adverb that introduces a clause in a compound sentence.
Common conjunctive adverbs are therefore, nevertheless, moreover, consequently, furthermore, besides, then, thus, instead, accordingly, otherwise, so, yet, still, hence, however. Example: Jill knew she could not win; nevertheless, she kept running.
Explanatory expressions (for example, namely, on the contrary, in fact, that is, on the other hand) are used similarly as conjunctive adverbs with a semicolon preceding them and a comma following. Example: The weather was wonderful; in fact, it was the best weather for a month.
Place semicolons where they are needed in the following sentences.
1. I have not heard the latest comments therefore, I cannot render an opinion.
2. Our children have traveled throughout the world for example, Australia, Brazil, Korea, and Russia.
3. In Brazil we have seen many places on the other hand, we have never been to Africa.
4. We plan to return some day to Brazil therefore, we want to visit Rio, Sao Paulo, and Manaus.
5. Barbara is a diligent student she, in fact, is tops in her class.
Answers
1. I have not heard the latest comments; therefore, I cannot render an opinion.
2. Our children have traveled throughout the world; for example, Australia, Brazil, Korea, and Russia.
3. In Brazil we have seen many places; on the other hand, we have never been to Africa.
4. We plan to return some day to Brazil; therefore, we want to visit Rio, Sao Paulo, and Manaus.
5. Barbara is a diligent student; she, in fact, is tops in her class.
Lesson 384 - Punctuation - Semicolons
Use a semicolon to separate phrases or clauses of equal rank which contain commas. The semicolon in such sentences brings clarity of meaning. Example: We have lived in Logan, Utah; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Rio Claro, Brazil.
Place semicolons where they are needed in the following sentences.
1. The new in-laws are Jay, Pam's husband, Are', Will's wife, and Mark, Terri's husband.
2. For the campout we took our raincoats, boots, and tarp, but we didn't use them.
3. The mayor of the city, who attended the conference, gave a report, and he suggested several ways to save money.
4. My son is a medical technician, my daughter, a postal worker, and my wife, an editor.
5. The class officers are Fred Ogden, president, Dan Royal, vice-president, and Jayne Allen, secretary.
Answers
1. The new in-laws are Jay, Pam's husband; Are', Will's wife; and Mark, Terri's husband.
2. For the campout we took our raincoats, boots, and tarp; but we didn't use them.
3. The mayor of the city, who attended the conference, gave a report; and he suggested several ways to save money.
4. My son is a medical technician; my daughter, a postal worker; and my wife, an editor.
5. The class officers are Fred Ogden, president; Dan Royal, vice-president; and Jayne Allen, secretary.
Lesson 385 - Punctuation - Semicolons
Place a semicolon outside of quotation marks. Example: I have just read "Jabberwocky"; are you familiar with it?
Place semicolons where they are needed in the following sentences.
1. Joe is considered "simpatico" Frank is "feio."
2. Terry was wearing "glad rags" Martha, her "threads" Mary, her "duds."
3. I read the poem "Mending Wall" Don read a novel.
4. The car went "bork, bork" the train sounded like "shoosh, shoosh" the plane went "ka-boom."
5. Although it was too late, Jim shouted, "Look out!" and I said, "Duck!"
Answers
1. Joe is considered "simpatico"; Frank is "feio."
2. Terry was wearing "glad rags"; Martha, her "threads"; Mary, her "duds."
3. I read the poem "Mending Wall"; Don read a novel.
4. The car went "bork, bork"; the train sounded like "shoosh, shoosh"; the plane went "ka-boom."
5. Although it was too late, Jim shouted "Look out!"; and I said "Duck!"
Lessons 381 - 385 Quiz - Punctuation - Semicolons
Place semicolons where they are needed in the following sentences.
1. I am looking for the poem "The Path Not Taken" I need it tomorrow.
2. Jim sings bass Jeff, tenor.
3. I have visited Riverside, California, Atlantic City, New Jersey, and Butte, Montana.
4. I will steal, cheat, and lie for you but I will not kill for you.
5. There was a sudden noise everything stopped immediately.
6. Although we may need more time, I believe we will be victorious and I believe you feel that way, too.
7. We can trust him implicitly nevertheless, we should not be careless.
8. The house looked like what we wanted on the other hand, we had not been inside.
9. I had food, clothing, and furniture but I didn't have my family.
10. He was such a "klutz" I couldn't stand him.
Answers
1. I am looking for the poem "The Path Not Taken"; I need it tomorrow.
2. Jim sings bass; Jeff, tenor.
3. I have visited Riverside, California; Atlantic City, New Jersey; and Butte, Montana.
4. I will steal, cheat, and lie for you; but I will not kill for you.
5. There was a sudden noise; everything stopped immediately.
6. Although we may need more time, I believe we will be victorious; and I believe you feel that way, too.
7. We can trust him implicitly; nevertheless, we should not be careless.
8. The house looked like what we wanted; on the other hand, we had not been inside.
9. I had food, clothing, and furniture; but I didn't have my family.
10. He was such a "klutz"; I couldn't stand him.

Lesson 386 - Punctuation - Colons
Use a colon after the salutation of a business letter. Example: Dear Sir:
Place colons where needed.
1. Dear Mr. Witt
2. Dear Madam
3. My dear Mrs. Garrity
4. Gentlemen
5. To whom it may concern
Answers
1. Dear Mr. Witt:
2. Dear Madam:
3. My dear Mrs. Garrity:
4. Gentlemen:
5. To whom it may concern:
Lesson 387 - Punctuation - Colons
Use a colon to express the hours and minutes in figures. Example: 12:30 A.M.
Place colons where needed.
1. We will meet at 800 A.M. tomorrow morning.
2. I will be on the plane at 1153 P.M.
3. Which would be better for you, 1000 A.M. or 200 P.M?
4. Be in my office promptly at 1035 A.M.
5. You never get to bed before 1130 P.M.
Answers
1. We will meet at 8:00 A.M. tomorrow morning.
2. I will be on the plane at 11:53 P.M.
3. Which would be better for you, 10:00 A.M. or 2:00 P.M?
4. Be in my office promptly at 10:35 A.M.
5. You never get to bed before 11:30 P.M.
Lesson 388 - Punctuation - Colons
Use a colon to separate chapter and verse referring to a specific Bible selection. Example: Everyone should follow Proverbs 3:5.
Place colons where needed.
1. What is the meaning of Job 57?
2. Micah 68 is an often quoted verse.
3. Isaiah 96 is a verse used at Christmas time.
4. I think that Malachi 310 is ignored by most of the Christian world.
5. One of my favorite verses is Matthew 633.
Answers
1. What is the meaning of Job 5:7?
2. Micah 6:8 is an often quoted verse.
3. Isaiah 9:6 is a verse used at Christmas time.
4. I think that Malachi 3:10 is ignored by most of the Christian world.
5. One of my favorite verses is Matthew 6:33.
Lesson 389 - Punctuation - Colons
Use a colon between the title and subtitle of a book. Example: The Wide World: A High School Geography
Place colons where needed.
1. Have you examined for possible adoption Warriner's English Grammar and Composition Complete Course?
2. The Advanced Composition A Book of Models for Writing has been used for many years.
3. I didn't like Episodes in American History An Inquiry Approach as a history text.
4. Men and Nations A World History covers what we need very well.
5. The American Nation A History of the United States seems too advanced for our grade level.
Answers
1. Have you examined for possible adoption Warriner's English Grammar and Composition: Complete Course?
2. The Advanced Composition: A Book of Models for Writing has been used for many years.
3. I didn't like Episodes in American History: An Inquiry Approach as a history text.
4. Men and Nations: A World History covers what we need very well.
5. The American Nation: A History of the United States seems too advanced for our grade level.
Lesson 390 - Punctuation - Colons
Use a colon between the numbers referring to volume and the pages of books and magazines. Example: It is found in Volume II: pages 22-23.
Place colons where needed.
1. That statement can be found in Volume X pages 198-200.
2. I found that information in Volume 54 pages 31-34.
3. Look in that magazine Volume 24 pages 3-4.
4. Volume VI pages 245-247 will have the information that you need.
5. Check the encyclopedia Volume 20 pages 105 -106.
Answers
1. That statement can be found in Volume X: pages 198-200.
2. I found that information in Volume 54: pages 31-34.
3. Look in that magazine Volume 24: pages 3-4.
4. Volume VI: pages 245-247 will have the information that you need.
5. Check the encyclopedia Volume 20: pages 105 -106.
Lessons 386 - 390 Quiz - Punctuation - Colons
Place colons where needed.
1. That statement can be found in Volume I pages 98-100 of The Raven The Life of Sam Houston.
2. Dear Harmon's
3. I like what it says in James 520.
4. Dear Sirs
5. I will be here at 1200 P.M. for my money.
6. I enjoyed reading The Army of the Potomac A Stillness at Appomattox by Bruce Catton.
7. I couldn't find it in Volume IX pages 3-6.
8. Thanksgiving dinner will be at our place at 230 P.M.
9. A good college text was The American Constitution Its Origins and Development.
10. Revelations 62-8 talks about the four horsemen of the apocalypse.
Answers
1. That statement can be found in Volume I: pages 98-100 of The Raven: The Life of Sam Houston.
2. Dear Harmon's:
3. I like what it says in James 5:20.
4. Dear Sirs:
5. I will be here at 12:00 P.M. for my money.
6. I enjoyed reading The Army of the Potomac: A Stillness at Appomattox by Bruce Catton.
7. I couldn't find it in Volume IX: pages 3-6.
8. Thanksgiving dinner will be at our place at 2:30 P.M.
9. A good college text was The American Constitution: Its Origins and Development.
10. Revelations 6:2-8 talks about the four horsemen of the apocalypse.

Lesson 391 - Punctuation - Colons
Use a colon before listed items that are introduced by such words as the following, as follows, thus, and these; by a number; or by any other expression that "points-out." Example: In high school he played the following sports: baseball, basketball, football and tennis.
Use no colon before a list of predicate nominatives, direct objects, or objects of the preposition. A colon should not hinder the natural flow of the sentence. Example: We will need flour, milk, and sugar. (direct objects)
Place colons where needed.
1. You need these guys Will, Boyd, Jeff, and Jim.
2. She had three personality flaws pride, selfishness, and a temper.
3. The singers will be you, Pam, and Becky.
4. For the campout we will need the following things a tent, three sleeping bags, and a gas lantern.
5. Next semester I will be taking four courses Algebra II, English Literature, American History, and Biology III.
Answers
1. You need these guys: Will, Boyd, Jeff, and Jim.
2. She had three personality flaws: pride, selfishness, and a temper.
3. No colon needed. They are predicate nominatives
4. For the campout we will need the following things: a tent, three sleeping bags, and a gas lantern.
5. Next semester I will be taking four courses: Algebra II, English Literature, American History, and Biology III.
Lesson 392 - Punctuation - Colons
Use a colon to separate two complete sentences when the second sentence explains, amplifies, or illustrates the first. Example: Jim had a good idea: He wanted to consult with the builder.
Place colons where needed.
1. There has been no change in our plans We will leave at 1000 P.M.
2. He stated his plans He would borrow money; he would secure a plane; he would fly around the world.
3. That morning the people saw the problem During the night a tree had downed the power lines.
4. Now the men knew what to do The pressure would be increased in the foward compartment.
5. They were worried about Fred He would fall asleep at work and spend too much time alone.
Answers
1. There has been no change in our plans: We will leave at 10:00 P.M. (two colons)
2. He stated his plans: He would borrow money; he would secure a plane; he would fly around the world.
3. That morning the people saw the problem: During the night a tree had downed the power lines.
4. Now the men knew what to do: The pressure would be increased in the foward compartment.
5. They were worried about Fred: He would fall asleep at work and spend too much time alone.
Lesson 393 - Punctuation - Colons
Use a colon to introduce a long or formal quotation.
Place colons where needed.
1. I like the words of Emerson "The true test of civilization is not the census, nor the size of cities, nor the crops--no, but the kind of man the country turns out."
2. The letter to his firm began as follows "Gentlemen We received your last order in May, 1998."
3. Article l, Section l of the Constitution of the United States reads "All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and a House of Representatives."
4. The councilman began with these words "If we don't act now and work together, our city faces economic ruin, physical deterioration, and cultural decline. The issues are critical, and the system of government under which we now function must be changed."
5. He said "I will join your group tomorrow."
Answers
1. I like the words of Emerson: "The true test of civilization is not the census, nor the size of cities, nor the crops--no, but the kind of man the country turns out."
2. The letter to his firm began as follows: "Gentlemen: We received your last order in May, 1998." (Two colons)
3. Article l, Section l of the Constitution of the United States reads: "All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and a House of Representatives."
4. The councilman began with these words: "If we don't act now and work together, our city faces economic ruin, physical deterioration, and cultural decline. The issues are critical, and the system of government under which we now function must be changed."
5. He said, "I will join your group tomorrow." (use only a comma since the quote is not long nor formal.)
Lesson 394 - Punctuation - Colons
Place a colon outside of quotation marks. Example: That reminds me of a line from "A Psalm of Life": "Let us, then, be up and doing."
Place colons where needed.
1. When offered an alcoholic drink, one should remember Martial's line in "A Total Abstainer" "No, I really don't care for a drink."
2. Do you remember the quote from "Carpe Diem" "This day's thine own; the next may be denied."
3. A man and a wife should use a line from "The Task" "With all thy faults, I love thee still."
4. Do you agree with this line from "Lacon" "Imitation is the sincerest of flattery."?
5. Whittier says in "Ichabod" "When faith is lost, when honor dies, The man is dead!"
Answers
1. When offered an alcoholic drink, one should remember Martial's line in "A Total Abstainer": "No, I really don't care for a drink."
2. Do you remember the quote from "Carpe Diem": "This day's thine own; the next may be denied."
3. A man and a wife should use a line from "The Task": "With all thy faults, I love thee still."
4. Do you agree with this line from "Lacon": "Imitation is the sincerest of flattery."?
5. Whittier says in "Ichabod": "When faith is lost, when honor dies, The man is dead!"
Lesson 395 - Punctuation - Colons
Place colons where needed.
1. The statement from "Gargantua" "Half the world does not know how the other half lives." is stll true today.
2. I recall Emerson's words "If a man can write a better book, preach a better sermon, or make a better mouse-trap than his neighbor, though he builds his house in the woods, the world will make a beaten path to his door."
3. I am concerned about my mother She is not eating enough.
4. The meeting must include the following people Mark, Jay, Chris and Rulon.
5. My daughters-in-law are Martha, Mary, Jane, and Jen.
Answers
1. The statement from "Gargantua": "Half the world does not know how the other half lives." is stll true today.
2. I recall Emerson's words: "If a man can write a better book, preach a better sermon, or make a better mouse-trap than his neighbor, though he builds his house in the woods, the world will make a beaten path to his door."
3. I am concerned about my mother: She is not eating enough.
4. The meeting must include the following people: Mark, Jay, Chris and Rulon.
5. No colon needed. They are predicate nominatives.
Lessons 391 - 395 Quiz - Punctuation - Colons
Place colons where needed.
1. Dear Chairman
2. There are four classes of poetic meter classified as follows iambic, trochaic, anapestic, and dactylic.
3. For this poll we need men, women and children.
4. The following are the three football positions that never carry the ball guard, tackle and center.
5. The polls close promptly at 800 P.M.
6. I just read Job 1414.
7. Volume 20 pages 22-28 had the material that I needed.
8. Jared showed that he was better prepared He was wearing thermal clothes.
9. Have you read The Work and the Glory So Great a Cause?
10. Consider Franklin D. Roosevelt's words to Congress "We have had the lesson before us over and over again -- nations that were not ready and were unable to get ready found themselves overrun by the enemy."
Answers
1. Dear Chairman:
2. There are four classes of poetic meter classified as follows: iambic, trochaic, anapestic, and dactylic.
3. No colons needed. They are direct objects.
4. The following are the three football positions that never carry the ball: guard, tackle and center.
5. The polls close promptly at 8:00 P.M.
6. I just read Job 14:14.
7. Volume 20: pages 22-28 had the material that I needed.
8. Jared showed that he was better prepared: He was wearing thermal clothes.
9. Have you read The Work and the Glory: So Great a Cause?
10. Consider Franklin D. Roosevelt's words to Congress: "We have had the lesson before us over and over again -- nations that were not ready and were unable to get ready found themselves overrun by the enemy."

Lesson 396 - Punctuation - Italics/Underlining
Material that is italicized in print or by computer is underlined in typewritten or hand written work.
Italicize foreign words not yet accepted as part of our language. Example: Do this tout de suite.
Italicize those words which need italics in these sentences.
1. Sarah likes the expression tout a fait.
2. Have you ever noticed how tempus fugit?
3. Everyone has heard c'est la vie.
4. Tanto faz is my favorite foreign phrase.
5. Some people always have to have the dernier cri.
Answers
1. Sarah likes the expression tout a fait.
2. Have you ever noticed how tempus fugit?
3. Everyone has heard c'est la vie.
4. Tanto faz is my favorite foreign phrase.
5. Some people always have to have the dernier cri.
Lesson 397 - Punctuation - Italics/Underlining
Material that is italicized in print or by computer is underlined in typewritten or hand written work.
Italicize figures, letters, signs and words referred to as words. Example: How many j's are there in your brother's name?
Italicize those words, figures, letters, or signs which need italics in these sentences.
1. Have you crossed your t's and dotted your i's?
2. I am tired of all your answers being wait.
3. Do not use &'s in place of and's in your paper.
4. Your m's look like w's most of the time.
5. There are three 5's in her phone number.
Answers
1. Have you crossed your t's and dotted your i's?
2. I am tired of all your answers being wait.
3. Do not use &'s in place of and's in your paper.
4. Your m's look like w's most of the time.
5. There are three 5's in her phone number.
Lesson 398 - Punctuation - Italics/Underlining
Material that is italicized in print or by computer is underlined in typewritten or hand written work.
Italicize words used emphatically, but it should not be overdone. Example: You never agree with me.
Italicize those words which you could emphasize in these sentences.
1. I do not like that at all.
2. That was an awesome movie.
3. I love your dress.
4. You always slur your words when you speak.
5. She overdoes everything.
Answers
1. I do not like that at all.
2. That was an awesome movie.
3. I love your dress.
4. You always slur your words when you speak.
5. She overdoes everything.
(You could emphasize any word that you wanted, but again you should do so sparingly.)
Lesson 399 - Punctuation - Italics/Underlining
Material that is italicized in print or by computer is underlined in typewritten or hand written work.
Italicize titles of books; of long plays and long poems; of periodicals, newspapers and magazines.
Italicize those words which need italics in these sentences.
1. At the doctor's office I read from two magazines, Time and Newsweek.
2. I take two daily newspapers, the Daily Herald and the Deseret News.
3. I love Dickens's story of the French Revolution A Tale of Two Cities.
4. When in San Francisco, I saw the famous play Les Miserables.
5. Have you read the long poem The Idylls of the King?
Answers
1. At the doctor's office I read from two magazines, Time and Newsweek.
2. I take two daily newspapers, the Daily Herald and the Deseret News.
3. I love Dickens's story of the French Revolution A Tale of Two Cities.
4. When in San Francisco, I saw the famous play Les Miserables.
5. Have you read the long poem The Idylls of the King?
Lesson 400 - Punctuation - Italics/Underlining
Material that is italicized in print or by computer is underlined in typewritten or hand written work.
Italicize titles of long musical works and motion pictures; of ships, aircraft and trains.
Italicize those words which need italics in these sentences.
1. How many times have you seen Gone with the Wind?
2. Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance is scheduled for next year.
3. The Heber Creeper is an old style train that stills runs.
4. Trax is a commuter rail that runs in Salt Lake City.
5. His plane is called the Silly Goose.
Answers
1. How many times have you seen Gone with the Wind?
2. Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance is scheduled for next year.
3. The Heber Creeper is an old style train that stills runs.
4. Trax is a commuter rail that runs in Salt Lake City.
5. His plane is called the Silly Goose.
Lessons 396 - 400 Quiz - Punctuation - Italics/Underlining
Material that is italicized in print or by computer is underlined in typewritten or hand written work.
Italicize those words which need italics in these sentences.
1. I want to see the motion picture It's a Wonderful Life again.
2. There are many i's in Mississippi.
3. Have you ever read the New York Times or the Chicago Daily News?
4. I just finished reading Ivanhoe.
5. I thought The Phantom of the Opera was superb.
6. In your oral report you used too many well-a's.
7. You may use %'s to indicate percents in your report.
8. The Reader's Digest is found in many homes.
9. I am very tired of your nagging!
10. He is always au fait.
Answers
1. I want to see the motion picture It's a Wonderful Life again.
2. There are many i's in Mississippi.
3. Have you ever read the New York Times or the Chicago Daily News?
4. I just finished reading Ivanhoe.
5. I thought The Phantom of the Opera was superb.
6. In your oral report you used too many well-a's.
7. You may use %'s to indicate percents in your report.
8. The Reader's Digest is found in many homes.
9. I am very tired of your nagging!
10. He is always au fait.