(Solution) ENC 1101: English Composition I Assignment 2.3: Using End Punctuation Correctly

Using End Punctuation Correctly

Objective

State the rules of end mark use in the English language

Assignment Overview

In this practice exercise, you explore examples of end marks.

Deliverables

Corrected sentences

Step 1 Correct the sentences.Insert or delete periods, question marks and exclamation points as needed to correct the following sentences:

  • I tried to send John a postcard, but it was sent back to me I wrote that he lived on Muncaster Ave, but he lives on Muncaster Rd
  • Look out there is a car coming.
  • When did you get a dog.
  • Please bring the dishes to the sink when you’re finished eating!
  • Did you see the U.P.S truck they were supposed to come at ten a.m yesterday, but my package never arrived. A good friend of mine just moved to M.D. and is sending me souvenirs from Washington d.c.
  • George Washington was born (?) in 1730 and died in 1799 He actually lived a long time consider the average age expectancy was only 37 years old!
  • “I don’t want soup for dinner” she screamed as she swatted the bowl of steaming soup onto the floor.
  • Did you see Mr Martin leave. He was sitting at that table over there and now he’s gone!
  • Apr is the correct abbreviation for the month April. May however doesn’t have an abbreviation because it is so short.
  • You’re birthday is April 30, 1980?
  • When ordering fabric, is it best to ask for amounts by the ft or by the yd?
  • Did you call Dr Davidson, there was a message on the machine that said you’re appointment for Feb 1 had to be rescheduled.
  • Is your degree a BA or a BFA.
  • Why didn’t you call me! I thought the movie was at 8:00 pm. not 7:30.
  • My favorite pie is pumpkin!

Step 2 Save and submit your assignment.When you have completed the assignment, save a copy for yourself in an easily accessible place and submit a copy to your instructor using the dropbox.

Solution:

  • I tried to send John a postcard, but it was sent back to me I wrote that he lived on Muncaster Ave, but he lives on Muncaster Rd.
  • Look out! There is a car coming.
  • When did you get a dog?
  • Please bring the dishes to the sink when you’re finished eating.
  • Did you see the U.P.S truck they were supposed to come at ten am yesterday, but my package never arrived? A good friend of mine just moved to M.D. and is sending me souvenirs from Washington D.C.
  • George Washington was born in 1730 and died in 1799. He actually lived a long time consider the average age expectancy was only 37 years old.

“I don’t want soup for dinner!” she screamed as she swatted the bowl of steaming soup onto the….

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