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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Is all the puncuation correct in these sentances.



I decided to take courses in Journalism and Dramatics.

My aunt goes East each winter to visit her sister.

Two high school reporters asked to interview the college president.

I was told to begin my letter with, “My dear Sir.”

I ended it with, “Very truly yours.”

After Labour Day, I’ll be in university classes.

Members of the freshman class are being assisted by a group of senior students in making a float for Homecoming.

My sister now lives in the South.

Dr. Gillis, professor of English, retired last summer.

She always does well in French and history courses.
  

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I see no need for commas in #4 and #5. Otherwise the punctuation looks OK.

  • I see no need for commas in #4 and #5.
  • Otherwise the punctuation looks OK.
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I see no need for commas in #4 and #5. Otherwise the punctuation looks OK.
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And I would put the periods outside:


I was told to begin my letter with “My dear Sir”.

I ended it with “Very truly yours”.

But you might get in trouble for that; some style guides put them inside.

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