Punctuation Exercise

 

Add plainly all necessary punctuation.  Do not use any dashes, parentheses, or periods.

 

  1. Practicing ahead of time will help you to give a successful performance.
  2. John is a fine tennis player moreover he keeps up with his studies.
  3. The movie was well photographed however the acting was stiff and unrealistic.
  4. Serious concentration not cheating will lead a student to true success.
  5. Hubert was born in Red Lake Minnesota on May 6 1827.
  6. Mother will you pack my lunch today.
  7. My typewriter makes 7s while I strike 8s so I must get it repaired.
  8. Dad said that I had to be in by ten.
  9. We were unfortunately on the wrong road and if we had continued in that direction we would have reached Chicago not Denver.

 

  1. We planted seeds but they did not grow.
  2. I visited the Andersons I did not have time to see the Kelley’s.
  3. Its possible that our cat has frozen its ears.
  4. I enjoy shopping at the large shopping center because it sells mens and ladies clothes at reasonable prices.

 

  1. My son is the player who made the most points in the tournament.
  2. The rules of chess are complicated but if you have the patience to learn them the game becomes a challenge.

 

  1. The class waited anxiously for the teacher was about to give the final examination.
  2. I have a term paper due next week I am consequently going to work all weekend on it.

 

  1. There are several reasons for failure not enough study not enough sleep or not enough determination.

 

  1. A cold icy wind blew in our faces we thought longingly of the warm blazing fire waiting for us in our snug log cabin.

 

  1. The following officers were elected Jim Nelson president Margaret Larson secretary and Susan Carlson treasurer.

 

  1. Observe the highway safety rules no speeding no drinking when driving no driving when sleepy.

 

  1. His favorite courses are biology physics and german.
  2. Having been involved in an accident John was taken to the hospital.
  3. If spring does not come soon we will still have snow in June.
  4. If you do not want to go to the play let me have your tickets.
  5. John having put the car in the garage went into the house.
  6. The classes that I enjoy the most are English French and algebra.
  7. Please observe these rules no smoking no talking no walking around.
  8. The class elected the following officers Henry Smith president Elaine Adams vice president Ben Briggs secretary and Mary Johnson treasurer.

 

  1. The warm summer breeze was coming over the lake the sun began warming the rickety unpainted cottage.

 

  1. There are several reasons for the rise in taxes increased costs increased government services and an increased population.

 

  1. I can not go with you to the play tonight I am however going to see it tomorrow night.

 

  1. The crowd held its breath for only one basket separated the two teams.
  2. The rules of punctuation may seem difficult to master but if you can put them to use intelligently you will soon learn them.

 

  1. He is the student who was the leading scorer on our basketball team.
  2. The store on the corner sells mens and boys clothing.
  3. Its not too much to say that its entire success depends on him.
  4. There is where the Smiths live the Jones family lives across the street.
  5. The winds blew but the house stood.
  6. We were unfortunately on the wrong road and if we had continued in the direction we were headed we would never have arrived at our destination.

 

  1. George said that it was impossible to find a parking space.
  2. Your Ws look like Ms and your Os look like Ps.
  3. Jack will you bring me the paper.
  4. He was born in St. Paul Minnesota on February 7 1890.
  5. A pleasant and friendly disposition not fancy clothes will win friends.
  6. The musical selection was well played it did not however much appeal to the audience.

 

  1. He is a good student moreover he worked at his studies.
  2. Trying out a speech ahead of time is a good way to avoid stage fright in class.