Select each correctly written and punctuated statement from the list below.

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a. To begin the meeting the chair of the committee who was a new member asked the attendees to introduce themselves.

b. To begin the meeting the chair of the committee, who was a new member, asked the attendees to introduce themselves.

c. To begin the meeting, the chair of the committee, who was a new member, asked the attendees to introduce themselves.

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Select each correctly written and punctuated statement from the list below.

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a. The prospective franchisee asked, What is the annual franchise fee?

b. The prospective franchisee asked, What is the annual franchise fee?

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a. Our sales projections are positive -- 15% growth this quarter.

b. Our sales projections are positive15% growth this quarter.

c. Our sales projections are positive 15% growth this quarter.

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Select each correctly written and punctuated statement from the list below.

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Our firm experienced a 15 percent growth in sales this quarter and a 12 percent growth last quarter.

Our firm experienced a 15% growth in sales this quarter and a 12 percent growth last quarter.

Our firm experienced a 15% growth in sales this quarter and a 12% growth last quarter.

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Select each correctly written and punctuated statement from the list below.

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a. The store lost its manager.

b. The store lost its manager.

c. The store lost its manager.

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Select each correctly written and punctuated statement from the list below.

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a. Our everyday price is as low as our competitors sale price.

b. Our every day price is as low as our competitors sale price.

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Select each correctly written and punctuated statement from the list below.

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a. There are 52 franchisees across the United States. (See Appendix A, Exhibit 1).

b. There are 52 franchisees across the United States (See Appendix A, Exhibit 1).

c. There are 52 franchisees across the United States. (See Appendix A, Exhibit 1.)

d. There are 52 franchisees across the United States (see Appendix A, Exhibit 1).

e. There are 52 franchisees across the United States (see Appendix A, Exhibit 1.)

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Select each correctly written and punctuated statement from the list below.

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a. The firm has 11 employees; 5 were hired this fiscal year.

b. The firm has 11 employees; five were hired this fiscal year.

c. The firm has eleven employees; five were hired this fiscal year.

d. The firm has eleven employees; 5 were hired this fiscal year.

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Select each correctly written and punctuated statement from the list below.

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a. The firm has less than 20 employees.

b. The firm has fewer than 20 employees.

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Select each correctly written and punctuated statement from the list below.

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a. An unknown number of bills is missing from the cash drawer.

b. An unknown amount of bills is missing from the cash drawer.

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Select each correctly written and punctuated statement from the list below.

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a. The company feels comfortable with its new CEO.

b. The company is comfortable with its new CEO.

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a. Venture capitalists invested $50 million dollars in the start-up.

b. Venture capitalists invested 50 million dollars in the start-up.

c. Venture capitalists invested $50 million in the start-up.

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a. The firm reported they are beginning to see improved sales.

b. The firm reported it is beginning to see improved sales.

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Select each correctly written and punctuated statement from the list below.

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a. Our new corporate logo nicely complements our new branding strategy.

b. Our new corporate logo nicely compliments our new branding strategy.

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a. The firms consultants presented there recommendations.

b. The firms consultants presented their recommendations.

c. The firms consultants presented theyre recommendations.

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Select each correctly written and punctuated statement from the list below.

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a. Sales in 2008 were lower than they will be in 2009.

b. Sales in 2008 are lower than they will be in 2009.

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a. Our corporate strategy is emergent stated the new CEO.

b. Our corporate strategy is emergent, stated the new CEO.

c. Our corporate strategy is emergent, stated the new CEO.

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Select each correctly written and punctuated statement from the list below.

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a. The new CEO stated, Our strategy is emergent.

b. The new CEO stated, Our strategy is emergent.

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Select each correctly written and punctuated statement from the list below.

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a. The US economy is influenced by global forces.

b. The U.S. economy is influenced by global forces.

c. The U. S. economy is influenced by global forces.

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Select each correctly cited and punctuated statement from the following list:

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a. In an email, Blake Stanley indicated that his company's profits rose 7% last quarter (email, August 24, 2009).

b. In an email, Blake Stanley indicated that his company's profits rose 7% last quarter (Personal Communication, August 24, 2009).

c. In an email, Blake Stanley indicated that his company's profits rose 7% last quarter (B. Stanley, Personal Communication, August 24, 2009).

d. In an email, Blake Stanley indicated that his company's profits rose 7% last quarter (personal communication, August 24, 2009).

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Select each correctly written and punctuated statement from the list below.

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a. According to a survey by the Research Council (2009), "52% of the businesses in this country are owned by women." (p. 22)

b. According to a survey by the Research Council (2009), "52% of the businesses in this country are owned by women" (p. 22).

c. According to a survey by the Research Council (2009), "52% of the businesses in this country are owned by women" (p. 22.)

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Select each correctly written and punctuated statement from the list below.

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a. Our company's goal is clear: Profit.

b. Our company's goal is clear: profit.

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Select each correctly written and punctuated statement from the list below.

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a. Our company's goal is clearly stated: Maximize profit.

b. Our company's goal is clearly stated: maximize profit.

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Select each correctly written and punctuated statement from the list below.

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a. The College of Business follows the guidelines of the American Psychological Association (APA); following the American Psychological Association guidelines is not optional.

b. The College of Business follows the guidelines of the American Psychological Association (APA); following American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines is not optional.

c. The College of Business follows the guidelines of the American Psychological Association (APA); following APA guidelines is not optional.

d. The College of Business follows the guidelines of the APA; following the American Psychological Association guidelines is not optional.

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Select each correctly written and punctuated statement from the list below.

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a. The manager, along with the assistant manager, are going to the conference.

b. The manager, along with the assistant manager, is going to the conference.

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a. The customers who returned their coupons received significant discounts.

b. The customers that returned their coupons received significant discounts.

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Select each correctly written and punctuated statement from the list below.

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a. The manager of the womens department won the sales challenge.

b. The manager of the womens department won the sales challenge.

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Select each correctly written and punctuated statement from the list below.

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a. The case by case analysis revealed needed changes.

b. The case-by-case analysis revealed needed changes.

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Select each correctly written and punctuated statement from the list below.

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a. Both long and short term plans must support our strategy.

b. Both long and short-term plans must support our strategy.

c. Both long- and short-term plans must support our strategy.

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Select each correctly written and punctuated statement from the list below.

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a. Not one of our competitors is going to meet its sales goals.

b. Not one of our competitors is going to meet their sales goals.

c. Not one of our competitors are going to meet their sales goals.

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Select each correctly written and punctuated statement from the list below.

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a. If you consider this a normal sales pattern, how do you define normal?

b. If you consider this a normal sales pattern, how do you define normal?

c. If you consider this a Normal sales pattern, how do you define Normal?

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Select each correctly written and punctuated statement from the list below.

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a. This highly acclaimed sales team is expanding into a low volume sales region.

b. This highly acclaimed sales team is expanding into a low-volume sales region.

c. This highly-acclaimed sales team is expanding to a low-volume sales region.

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Select each correctly written and punctuated statement from the list below.

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a. Our goals are clearly stated and achievable: Maximize sales, serve customers and regain market share.

b. Our goals are clearly stated and achievable: Maximize sales, serve customers, and regain market share.

c. Our goals are clearly stated, and achievable: Maximize sales, serve customers, and regain market share.

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Select each correctly written and punctuated statement from the list below.

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a. The plan is clear, however it will be difficult to achieve.

b. The plan is clear, however, it will be difficult to achieve.

c. The plan is clear; however, it will be difficult to achieve.

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Select each correctly written and punctuated statement from the list below.

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a. The stores grand opening was reported in "The Monterey County Herald."

b. The stores grand opening was reported in The Monterey County Herald.