Punctuate the following group of words as single sentence. Add commas and semicolons. Do not add words or periods to create new sentence.

Example: Come in to see our new branch office$\underline{,}$ meet our friendly tellers and manager.

We are convinced therefore that you are the right person for the job.

Punctuate the following group of words as single sentence. Add commas and semicolons. Do not add words or periods to create new sentence.

Example: Come in to see our new branch office$\underline{,}$ meet our friendly tellers and manager.

Look over our online catalog make your selections and click to submit your order.

Punctuate the following group of words as single sentence. Add commas and semicolons. Do not add words or periods to create new sentence.

Example: Come in to see our new branch office$\underline{,}$ meet our friendly tellers and manager.

The book was recently selected for a national award thus its sales are soaring.

Insert commas and semicolons to punctuate the following sentence correctly. In the space provided, write the number of punctuation marks you inserted. Write C if a sentence is correct as written.

Example:

No one likes to lose a job, however, unemployment benefits in some countries make it less painful. $\underline{\text{2}}$

Senegal has the highest unemployment rate in the world on the other hand Qatar has the lowest unemployment rate in the world. _________

Insert comma, semicolon, and colon to punctuate the following sentence correctly.

The meeting will begin promptly at 230 p.m.

Punctuate the following group of words as single sentence. Add commas and semicolons. Do not add words or periods to create new sentence.

Example: Come in to see our new branch office$\underline{,}$ meet our friendly tellers and manager.

In the morning I am free at 10 a.m. in the afternoon I have already scheduled an appointment.

Use your knowledge and try to identify why the following item is a blooper. Consult your textbook, dictionary, or reference manual as needed.

E-mail message sent to all employees of a large community college in California: "Officers of the U.S. Customs and Boarder Protection (CPB) came to campus Thursday to give a presentation to our administration of justice students."

For the following sentence, identify any error in the use of commas and semicolons. Then in the space provided, write the correct punctuation mark plus the word preceding it. Write C if the sentence is correct.

Example:

Apartment rental rates have been steadily increasing, therefore, construction of new apartment buildings has increased too. $\underline{\text{increasing;}}$

Oil accounts for a large percentage of the world's energy consumption, thus the petroleum refining industry is vital for both business and consumers. _______________

Insert commas, semicolons, and colons to punctuate the following sentence correctly. Write C if the sentence is correct.

Have you read Robert K. Greenleaf's book Servant Leadership A Journey Into the Nature of Legitimate Power and Greatness?

Insert commas, semicolons, and colons to punctuate the following sentence correctly. Write C if the sentence is correct.

Oil prices have dropped considerably therefore consumers are enjoying lower gas prices and higher disposable income.

Use your knowledge and try to identify why the following item is a blooper. Consult your textbook, dictionary, or reference manual as needed.

Announcement on the website of a family-owned pie shop on Cape Cod: "We do not except orders through e-mail as we are to busy at times to check mail." [Did you spot two errors?]

Punctuate the following group of words as single sentence. Add commas and semicolons. Do not add words or periods to create new sentence.

Example: Come in to see our new branch office$\underline{,}$ meet our friendly tellers and manager.

Our principal function is to help management make profits however we can offer advice on staffing problems as well.

For the following sentence, identify any error in the use of commas and semicolons. Then in the space provided, write the correct punctuation mark plus the word preceding it. Write C if the sentence is correct.

Example:

Apartment rental rates have been steadily increasing, therefore, construction of new apartment buildings has increased too. $\underline{\text{increasing;}}$

Apple uses various tactics to encourage iPhone users to enroll in Apple Pay, some iPhone users find these tactics irritating. _______________

Insert comma, semicolon, and colon to punctuate the following sentence correctly.

Linkedln got a head start in the professional networking world however new sites such as LetsLunch, Jobcase, and Shapr are working hard to catch up in this competitive market.