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If the last word in a sentence ends in a period, do you add another period?
No.

I know that M.D. She is my sister-in-law.
What is the shortcut for creating ellipsis on a PC?
Press Ctr+Alt and the period once.
When you omit one or more paragraphs within a long guotation, where do you place the ellipsis marks?
After the last puncutation mark that ends the preceding paragraph,
When do you use a comma to seperate two adjectives?
When the word "and" can be inserted between them.

He is a strong, healthy man.
How do you test whether an "ly" wrod is an adjective?
See if it can be used along with the noun.

I get headaches in brightly lit rooms. (Brightly cannot be use, so no comma)
Do you use commas before or surrounding the name or title of a person directtly addressed?
Yes

Will you, Alisha, do that assignment for me?

Yes, Doctor, I will. (Capitalize a title when directly addressing someone.)
Do you use a comma to spearate the day of the month from the year and after the year?
Yes

Kathleen met her husband on December 5, 2003, in Mill Valley, California.
Does the following sentence need a comma after December or after 2003?

They met in December 2003 in Mill Valley.
No
Do you use a comma to serparte the city from the state and after the state in a document? When wou you not use a comma after the state.
yes

I lived in San Francisco, California, for 20 years.

I lived in San Francisco, CA for 20 years.
Do you use commas to surround degrees or titles, used with names?
Yes

Al Mooney, M.D., knew Sam Sunny Jr. and Charles Starr III. (Notice that commas are not used around Jr. or Sr. or II, III and so forth)
Do you use commas to set off expresions that interrup the flow of a sentence?
Yes

I am, as you have probably noticed, very nervous about this.
How many words in a phrase would be needed to use a comma after words that begin a sentence?
More than 3

To apply for this job, you must have previous experience.
If something or someon is sufficiently identified, should teh description that follows be surrounded by commas?
Yes.

Freddy, who has a limp, was in an auto accident. (the description is not essential)
If the subject does not appear in front of the seond verb, do you use a comma?
No.

He thought quickly but still did not answer correctly.
Do you use a comma to seperate a statement from a question?
Yes

I can go, can't I?
Do you use a comma to seperate contrasting parts of a sentence?
Yes

That is my money, not yours?
When you use commas before words such as "therefore" and "however"?
When they are interrupters.

I would, therefore, like a response.
Do you use a commas before introductary words such as namely, that is, i.e., for example, e.g., or for instance?
Yes

You may be required to bring many items, e.g., sleeping bags, pans, and warm clothing.
When starting a sentence with a weak clause, do you use a comma after it?
Yes

If you are not sure about this, let me know now.
Do you use a comma when when the sentence starts with a strong clause followed by a weak clause?
No

Let me know now if you are not sure about this.
Do you use a comma to separate two strong clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction - and, or, but, for, nor?
Yes

I have painted the entire house, but he is still working on sanding the doors.
Which sentence is correct:

a) Call me tomorrow, I will give you the answer then.

b) Call me tomorrow; I will give you the answer then.
(b)

Use a semicolon in place of a period to separate two sentences where the conjunction has been left out.
Which sentence is correct:

a) I have paid my dues; therefore, I expect all privileges listed in the contract.

b) I have paid my dues, therefore, I expect all privileges listed in the contract.
(a)

Use the semicolon before introductory words such as namely, however, therefore, that is, i.e., for example, e.g., or for instance when they introduce a complete sentence. I is also preferable to use a comma after the introductory word.

As we discussed, you will bring two items; i.e., a sleeping bag and a tent are not optional.
Which sentence is correct:

a) You will want to bring many backpacking items: for example, sleeping bags, pans, and warm clothing.

b) You will want to bring many backpacking items, for example, sleeping bags, pans, and warm clothing.
Either a or b

Use either a semicolon or a comma before introductory words such as namely, however, therefore, that is, i.e., for example, e.g., or for instance when they introduce a list following a complete sentence.
Which sentence is correct:

a) This conference has people who have come from Boise, Idaho, Los Angeles, California, and Nashville, Tennessee.

b) This conference has people who have come from Boise, Idaho; Los Angeles, California; and Nashville, Tennessee.
(b)

Use the semicolon to separate units of a series when one or more of the units contains commas.
Which sentence is correct:

a) When I finish here, I will be glad to help you; and that is a promise I will keep.

b) When I finish her, I will be glad to help you, and that is a promise I will keep.
(a)

Use the semicolon between two sentences joined by a coordinating conjunction when one or more commas appear in the fist sentence.
Which sentence is correct:

a) The following are requested:
(a) Wool sweaters for possible cold weather.
(b) Wet suits for snorkeling.
(c) Introductions to the local dignitaries.

b) The following are requested:
(a) wool sweaters for possible cold weather
(b) wet suits for snorkeling
(c) introductions to the local dignitaries
Either (a) or (b)

Capitalization and punctuation are optional when using single words or phrases in bulleted form.
When can you use a colon instead of a semicolon?
When the second sentence explains or illustrates the first sentence and no coordinating conjunction is being used to connect the sentences. If only one sentence follows the colon do not capitalize the first word of the new sentence. Example.

I enjoy reading: novels by Kurt Vonnegut are among my favorites.

Garlic is used in Italian cooking: It greatly enhances the flavor of pasta dishes. It also enhances the flavor of eggplant.
You should use a colon to introduce a direct quotation but only if is more than how many lines in length?
Three

The author of Touched, Jane Strauss, wrote in the first chapter: Georgia went back to her bed and stared at the intricate patterns of burned moth wings in the translucent glass of the overhead light. Her father was in "hyper mode" again where nothing could calm him down. He'd been talking nonstop for a week about remodeling projects, following her around the house as she tried to escape his chatter. He was just about to crash, she knew.
Periods and commas always go inside or outside quotation marks, even inside single quotes?
Inside

The sign changed from "Walk," to "Don't Walk," to "Walk" again within 30 seconds.
Is a question mark placed inside or outside quotation marks.
It depends. If a question is the quotation marks, the question mark should be placed inside the quotation marks.

She asked, "Will you still be my friend?"

Do you agree with the saying, "All's fair in love and war"?
Do not use quotation marks with quoted material that is more than __?___ lines in length.
Three. Just use a colon and then start the quotation.
When do you use parentheses?
To enclose words or figures that clarify or are used as an aside.

I expect five hundred dollars ($500).

He finally answered (after taking five minutes to think) that he did not understand the question. (commas could have been used in this example, but parentheses show less emphasis or importance. Em dashed, which could also have been used, show emphasis.
When do periods go inside of parentheses?
Only if an entire sentence is inside the parentheses.

Please read the analysis (I enclosed it as Attachment A.).

Please read the analysis (Attachment A).
Are you required to have a second s added to a name that ends in s or an s sound?
No, but it is preferred.

Mr. Jones's golf clubs
Texas's weather
Ms. Straus's daughter
Jose Sanchez's artwork
Mrs. Lees's book
Do you use an apostrophe for the plural of a name?
No

We visited the Sanchezes in Los Angeles.

The Changs have two cats and a dog.
When do you use the apostrophe when two names are involved?
Only if two people possess the same item.

Cesar and Maribel's home is constructed of redwood.

Cesar's and Maribel's job contracts will be renewed next year.
To check whether a compound noun is two words, one word, or hyphenated, you may need to look it up in the dictionary. If you can't find the word in the dictionary, should you treat the noun as separate words.
Yes.
True or False. Phrases that have verb, noun, and adjective forms should appear as separate words when used as verbs and as one word when used as nouns or adjectives.
True

The engine will eventually break down. (verb)

We suffered a breakdown in communications. (noun)

Please clean up your room. (verb)

That Superfund site will require specialized cleanup procedures. (adjective)
True or False. Generally, hyphenate between two or more adjectives when they come before a noun and act as a single idea.
True.

friendly-looking man (compound adjective in front of a noun)

friendly little girl (not a compound adjective)

brightly lit room (Brightly is an adverb describing lit, not an adjective.)
When adverbs not ending in -ly are used as compound words, in front of a noun, do you hyphenate?
Yes. When the combination of words is used after a noun, do not hyphenate.

The well-known actress accepted her award.

The actress who accepted her award was well known.

A long-anticipated decision was finally made.

He got a much-needed haircut yesterday.

The haircut was much needed.
Is the current trend to do away with unnecessary hyphens.
Yes. Therefore, attach most prefixes and suffixes onto root words without a hyphen.

noncompliance
copayment
semiconcious
fortyish
Is this correct: un-American?
Yes. Hyphenate prefixes when they come before proper nouns.
True or False

Hyphenate prefixes ending in an a or i only when the root word begins with the same letter.
True.

ultra-ambitious
semi-invalid
Hyphenate all words beginning with self except for ___________ and ___________________
Selfish and selfless

self-assured
self respect
self addressed
True of False. Do not use a hyphen with a the prefix ex.
False.

His ex-wife sued for nonsupport.
Which is longer - an en dash or an em dash?
em dash. An en dash is roughly the width of an n. An em dash is the width of an em.
Is an en dash longer than a hyphen?
Yes
Do you use a space before or after an en or em dash?
No. Most authorities recommend using no space before or after.
Do you need to use an em dash sparingly in formal writing?
Yes
Do you need to use an em dash sparingly in informal writing?
No.

em dashes may replace commas, semicolons, colons, and parentheses to indicate an added emphasis, an interruption, or an abrupt change of thought.

You are the friend--the only friend--who offered to help me.

Never have I mes such a lovely person--before you.

I pay the bills--she has all the fun. (a semicolon would be used her in formal writing)

I need three items at the store--dog food, vegetarian chili, and cheddar cheese. (Remember, a colon would used here in formal writing.)

Please call my agent--Jessica Cohen--about hiring me. (Parentheses or commas would work just fine here instead of dashes.)
What can you do if you are not able to construct a proper em dash?
type the first word, hit the hyphen key twice, and then typing the second word.