the subect is editing and Proofreading

PART 1:

Do exercise 10-8 (p. 177) in Page and Norstrom (2011). Proofread the sentences to correct

the comma errors. If the sentence is correct, write C.

Exercise 10-8 Sentences

Proofread the following sentences, and correct all comma errors using the appropriate

proofreaders" marks. If the sentence is correct, write C to the left of the number.

1. Gary wrote the poem, "My Dream," and dedicated it to Isabella

2. Ashton will revise her assignment or attend the concert, and

eat dinner with her family on Wednesday.

3. When you are ready to leave you should send me a message

by e-mail.

4. Yes, that was the correct answer on today's quiz.

5. My bowling scores were 189, 211 and 268.

6. I expect Bindu, and Joyce, and Gil to meet us for lunch.

7. Your new checking account requires a minimum balance of

$2,000, provides free checks and provides a $2,500 line of credit.

8. Alford Sonnet our new secretary will attend to all the details for

tomorrow's meeting.

9. Roslyn of course is prepared to attend the meeting in my place.

10. We were unable to answer the three questions, that you asked

at the conference.

11. Everyone, listed on the program, will receive a complementary

gift set.

12. Hanque is an interesting, articulate individual.

13. The personnel director asked "What are your qualifications for

this position?"

14. "On the other hand" Ric remarked "you may be accepted for

the leadership program based on your qualifications.

15. Can you attend a meeting at 8 a.m. Brandi and present

your report?"

PART 2:

Do exercise 11-6 (p. 195) in Pagel and Norstrom (2011). Proofread the sentences to correct

the punctuation errors. If the sentence is correct, write C.

Exercise 11-6 Sentences

Proofread the following sentences, and mark all punctuation errors using the appropriate

proofreaders" marks. If the sentence is correct, write C to the left of the number.

1. We plan to leave no later than 1 p.m. on Thursday

2. Congratulations on receiving a promotion.

3. Would you please let me know when Danny arrives?

4. Spring is my favorite season of the year, I especially enjoy seeing

the daffodils bloom.

5. The first e x a m is scheduled for September 27, however, it

depends on whether we have discussed all the chapters.

6. We are scheduled to travel to the following cities in October, Fort

Worth, Texas, Las Cruces, New Mexico, and Salt Lake City, Utah.

7. We are looking for people in these areas; accounting, marketing,

and computer information systems.

8. Our team includes: Marcus, Heidi, and Mary Jean.

9. We were delighted to be invited to Jonathan's party.

10. The committees response was based on research.

11. We made reservations for Tony's and Debra's resort.

12. Erin reads Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine every month

as soon as the magazine arrives.

13. Its best that we decline their offer.

14. Autumn asked, When are they expected to arrive?