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Chapter 16: The Period and the Comma

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

		a.	Pamela Facio an employment specialist suggested that I use a functional resume.
		b.	Pamela Facio, an employment specialist, suggested that I use a functional resume.
		c.	Pamela Facio an employment specialist, suggested that I use a functional resume.
		d.	Pamela Facio an employment specialist suggested that I use, a functional resume.

	2.	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

	3.	Parenthetical expressions do not require commas to set them apart from the rest of the sentence.

		a.	TRUE
		b.	FALSE

	4.	A nonrestrictive clause is not necessary for the meaning of a sentence.

		a.	TRUE
		b.	FALSE

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

		a.	Observe company employees and, then choose your interview clothes.
		b.	Observe company employees and then choose your interview clothes.

	6.	The punctuation is correct in the sentence I knew the company would transfer me to Knoxville Tennessee after six months.

		a.	TRUE
		b.	FALSE

	7.	The punctuation is correct in the sentence Sue Ann Diamond Ph.D. teaches a résumé writing class.

		a.	TRUE
		b.	FALSE

	8.	The punctuation is correct in the sentence Mike Robertson, Jr. had a degree in industrial management.

		a.	TRUE
		b.	FALSE

	9.	The punctuation is correct in the sentence Lucy received her promotion on February 14, 2002, at the annual board meeting.

		a.	TRUE
		b.	FALSE

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

		a.	Some jobs require you to have your own car or have a valid driver's license.
		b.	Some jobs require you to have your own car, or have a valid driver's license.
		c.	Some jobs, require you to have your own car, or have a valid driver's license.