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Business English

Level I Commas and Semicolons:

Chapter 11 Homework Assignment

Punctuate the following groups of words as single sentences. Add commas and semicolons. Do not add words or periods to create new sentences. 

Example: Come in to see our new brand office, meet our friendly tellers and manger.

1. Our principal function is to help management make profits however we can other advice on staffing problems as well. 
2. Delegates came from as far as Dallas Texas Seattle Washington and Miami Florida.
3. Jerry looked up names Andrea addressed envelopes and Janelle stuffed the envelopes.
4. Thank you for your order it will be filled immediately.
5. Employees often complain about lack of parking space on the other hand little interest was shown in a proposed carpooling program.
6. Computers are remarkable however they are only as accurate as the people who program them.
7. This sales is not open to the general public we are opening the store to preferred customers only.
8. Some of the employees being promoted are Jill Roberts secretary Legal Department Leo Lim clerk Human Resources and Mark Cameron dispatcher Transportation Department. 
9. We will be happy to cooperate with you and your lawyers in settling the estate however several matters must be reviewed. 
10. In the morning I am free at 10 a.m.  in the afternoon I have already scheduled an appointment.
11. The book was recently selected for a national award thus its sales are soaring.
12. Look over our online catalog make you selections and click to submit your order.
13. We hope that we will not have to sell the property but that may be out only option.
14. We are convinced therefore that you are the right person for the job.
15. WE do not sell airline seats we sell customer service. 
16. Our convention committee is considering the Hyatt Regency Hotel Columbus Ohio Plasa of the Americas Hotel Dallas Texas and the Brown Palace Hotel Denver Colorado.
17. As requested the committee will meet Thursday May 4 however it is unable to meet Friday May 5.
18. Market research involves the systematic gathering recording and analyzing of data. 

Level B

Commas, Semicolons, and Colons. Insert commas, semicolons, and colons to punctuate the following sentences correctly. Do not add words or periods to create new sentences. Write C after the sentence if it is correct. 

1. Three phases of our business operation must be scrutinized purchasing, production, and shipping
2. The candidates being considered for supervisor are Ned Bingham, Sean Davis, and Anna Donato.
3. Mary Kay Ash, founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics, said "Don't limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do. You can go as far as your mind lets you. What you believe, remember you can achieve."
4. Following are four dates reserved for counseling. Sign up soon.

September 28                                    January 4

September 30                                    January 6

1. At its next meeting, the board of directors must make a critical decision should the chief executive officer be retained or replaced?
2. This year's seminar has been organized to give delegates must make a critical decision should the chief executive officer be retained or replaced?
3. The three Cs of credit are the following character, capacity, and capital.
4. Our Boston tour package included visits to these interesting historical sites Fenway Park, the Bunker Hill Monument, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and Paul Revere's home. 
5. I recommend that you take at least three courses to develop your language arts skills Essentials of College English 105, Business Communication 201, and Managerial Communication 305. 
6. The speaker said that membership is voluntary but that contributions would be greatly appreciated. 
7. Several of the tax specialists on the panel were concerned with the same through government spending continues to rise while taxes are being reduced. 
8. To determine an individual's FICO credit rating, companies use the following factors payment history, outstanding debt, credit history, inquires and new accounts, and types of credit in use. 
9. Scholarships will be awarded to Jill Hofer Jeremy Stone and Carolina Garay.
10. Our favorite Colorado resort is noted for fly fishing, mountain biking, tennis and hiking. 
11. Our favorite Colorado resort is noted for the following fly fishing, mountain biking, tennis, and hiking.