WRT333
Punctuation
Given Oct. 3 | Due Oct. 14
Overview: This is a series of exercises on basic punctuation. Exercises are to be undertaken individually in preparation for class. We will work through these exercises and related examples in class, so if you have any questions, you can get them answered before you submit the assignment!
Assignment: Complete the following exercises, writing your answers in pencil or pen on a copy of the handout or on a separate sheet of paper clearly labeled to identify the exercise. Include your name on all papers submitted. All exercises are taken from Fowler and Aaron. The Little, Brown Handbook. 8th ed., 2001.
- Chapter 28 ("The comma"), exercise 13, pages 489-490. (Copy, MSWord) | notes
- Chapter 29 ("The semicolon"), exercise 7, page 499. (Copy, MSWord) | notes
- Chapter 30 ("The apostrophe"), exercise 6, page 507. (Copy, MSWord) | notes
- Chapter 31 ("Quotation marks"), exercise 4, page 518. (Copy, MSWord)| notes
- Chapter 32 ("Other Punctuation Marks"), exercise on chapters 27-32, page 532. (Copy, in MS Word) | notes
How will this assignment be graded? This assignment is worth 5 points (5% of your final grade). There are five exercises with text to be revised for proper punctuation. Only a few minor errors will be tolerated for each exercise; exercises are therefore worth 1 point each (no partial credits).