Part IV: Punctuation
In this section of the final, insert appropriate commas and semicolons in the following sentences. In the space provided, indicate the number of marks you added. Write 0 if you add none.
51. Rich accepted the position in May but took a leave of absence in July.
ANSWER: Rich accepted the position in May, but took a leave of absence in July. 1
52. Ms. Daily’s accounting service was an immediate success consequently she is considering opening a second office.
ANSWER: Ms. Daily’s accounting service was an immediate success; consequently, she is considering opening a second office. 2
53. Charles Goodyear failed to benefit from the rubber process he invented and he died in poverty.
54. ANSWER: Charles Goodyear failed to benefit from the rubber process he invented, and he died in poverty. 1
55. Procter and Gamble which made a fortune with Ivory soap discovered the formula by accident.
56. ANSWER: Procter and Gamble, which made a fortune with Ivory soap, discovered the formula by accident. 2
57. Many of our employees moreover would like to take the advanced word processing class.
58. ANSWER: Many of our employees, moreover, would like to take the advanced word processing class. 2