I have a practice work sheet and I have asked people to explain to me and I still just don't get it ... so I am really wanting someone to explain the answers to me and why they are right. All it says on directions is choose the correct place for name. I think its the symbols that throw me off

1. Hutchinson, W.J.

A. > Hutchins, A.P
B. > Hutchins, P.T
C. > hutchinson, L.A
D. > hutchinson, M.O
E. >

2. Leslie, Paula

A. > leslie, Amy
B. > Leslie, Dana
C. > Leslie, Jane
D. > Leslie, Mary
E. >

3. Medlin,Faith

A. > Medlin, Vera
B. > Medvid,Rachel
C. > Medvid, Stella
D. > Medwid, Bea
E. >

4. Perry, Anson

A. > Parry, Charles
B. > Parry, Quentin
C. > Parry, Stephen
D. > Perry, Craig
E. >

5. Reuter,Valerie

A. > Reuter, Byron
B. > Reuter, Marjorie
C. > Reuther, Bruce
D. > Reuther, Odetta
E. >

6. Knapp, N.

A. > Knapp, N.J.
B. > Knapp, N.T.
C. > Knapp, Norman
D. > Knapp, P.K.
E. >

7. Miner, Brian

A. > Miner, Alan
B. > Miner, Carl
C. > Miner, Cathy
D. > Miner, Denice
E. >

8. Levin, Shari

A. > Levin, Eugene
B. > Levin, G.P
C. > Levin, S.P
D. > Levin, S.R
E. >

9. Thron, Mavis

A. > Throne, Albert
B. > Throne, caitlin
C. > Throne, Gregory
D. > Throne, Lanny
E. >

10. West, Melvin

A. > West, colon
B. > West,Edward
C. > West,Harold
D. > West, John
E. >

I don't understand what the problem is. Are you unclear on alphabetical order?

#1 is E -- do you see why?

#10 is also E -- do you see why?

To choose the correct place for the name, you need to pay attention to the details provided and determine which option matches the given name.

1. Hutchinson, W.J.

In this case, the given name is "W.J." and the surname is "Hutchinson." Looking at the options, the correct choice would be:

A. Hutchins, A.P

From the given options, this choice matches the surname "Hutchins" and has a different initial for the first name.

2. Leslie, Paula

The given name is "Paula" and the surname is "Leslie." Looking at the options, the correct choice would be:

D. Leslie, Mary

This option matches the surname "Leslie," and even though the first name is different, it still follows the format of "Firstname, Surname."

3. Medlin, Faith

Given name: Faith
Surname: Medlin

Looking at the options, the correct choice would be:

A. Medlin, Vera

This option matches the surname "Medlin" and has a different first name.

4. Perry, Anson

Given name: Anson
Surname: Perry

Looking at the options, the correct choice would be:

D. Perry, Craig

This option matches the surname "Perry" and has a different first name.

5. Reuter, Valerie

Given name: Valerie
Surname: Reuter

Looking at the options, the correct choice would be:

B. Reuter, Marjorie

This option matches the surname "Reuter" and has a different first name.

6. Knapp, N.

Given name: N.
Surname: Knapp

Looking at the options, the correct choice would be:

A. Knapp, N.J.

This option matches the surname "Knapp" and has a different first name.

7. Miner, Brian

Given name: Brian
Surname: Miner

Looking at the options, the correct choice would be:

A. Miner, Alan

This option matches the surname "Miner" and has a different first name.

8. Levin, Shari

Given name: Shari
Surname: Levin

Looking at the options, the correct choice would be:

D. Levin, S.R

This option matches the surname "Levin" and has a different first name.

9. Thron, Mavis

Given name: Mavis
Surname: Thron

Looking at the options, the correct choice would be:

B. Throne, Caitlin

This option matches the surname "Throne" and has a different first name.

10. West, Melvin

Given name: Melvin
Surname: West

Looking at the options, the correct choice would be:

D. West, John

This option matches the surname "West" and has a different first name.

It is important to carefully read and analyze the names given, focusing on the surnames and first names provided in both the question and the answer options. By comparing the given name with the options, you can determine the correct match.