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Chapter 16: The Period and the Comma

	1.	The punctuation is correct in the sentence Marianne Soares, the college's placement specialist, suggested that I change the objective on my résumé.

		a.	TRUE
		b.	FALSE

	2.	The punctuation is correct in the sentence Adam sent an application letter but, he has not yet received an acknowledgment.

		a.	TRUE
		b.	FALSE

	3.	Determine which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly.

		a.	Good English skills, an aptitude for figures, and the ability to get along with all kinds of people are important to employers.
		b.	Good English skills, an aptitude for figures, and the ability to get along with all kinds of people, are important to employers.
		c.	Good English skills, an aptitude for figures and the ability to get along with all kinds of people are important to employers.

	4.	Determine which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly.

		a.	Every Monday morning, the radio station, KSFO, in St. Helena broadcasts interviewing hints.
		b.	Every Monday morning, the radio station KSFO in St. Helena broadcasts interviewing hints.
		c.	Every Monday morning, the radio station KSFO in St Helena broadcasts interviewing hints.

	5.	The punctuation is correct in the sentence Companies, that offer liberal vacation and sick leave benefits usually do not have to advertise for employees.

		a.	TRUE
		b.	FALSE

	6.	The punctuation is correct in the sentence Initiated, created, and developed, are action words that emphasize your innovative abilities.

		a.	TRUE
		b.	FALSE

	7.	Restrictive phrases and clauses are set aside with commas.

		a.	TRUE
		b.	FALSE

	8.	Determine which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly.

		a.	Carol returned to school, but still could not find a job.
		b.	Carol returned to school but still could not find a job.

	9.	A comma is necessary before the coordinating conjunction in a series.

		a.	TRUE
		b.	FALSE

	10.	Identify the reason for each underlined punctuation mark. Tim, as you know, wants to move to New Jersey.

		a.	commas set off a nonrestrictive clause
		b.	commas set off a parenthetical expression
		c.	commas set off an appositive
		d.	commas separate independent adjectives