Essentials of Business Communication 8th Edition by Mary Ellen Guffey

Exercise 1

Commas 1
Review the Grammar Review section of the Grammar/Mechanics Handbook Sections 2.01-2.04. Then study each of the following statements and insert necessary commas. In the space provided write the number of commas that you add; write 0 if no commas are needed. Also record the number of the G/M principle illustrated. When you finish, compare your responses with those shown at the end of the book. If your answers differ, study carefully the principles shown in parentheses.
Example In this class students learn to write clear and concise business Ietters e-mail messages memos and reports.
1. We do not as a rule allow employees to take time off for dental appointments.
2. You may be sure Mr. Sanchez that your oar will be ready by 4 p.m.
3. Anyone who is reliable conscientious and honest should be very successful.
4. A conference on sales motivation ¡s scheduled for May 5 at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel beginning at 2p.m.
5. As a matter of fact I just called your office this morning.
6. We are relocating our distribution center from Memphis Tennessee to Des Moines Iowa.
7. In the meantime please continue to send your orders to the regional office.
8. The last meeting recorded in the minutes was on February 4 2008 in Chicago.
9. Mr. Loh Mrs. Adams and Ms. Home are our new representatives.
10. The package mailed to Ms. Leslie Holmes 3430 Larkspur Lane San Diego CA 92110 arrived three weeks after it was mailed.
11. The manager feels needless to say that the support of all employees is critical.
12. Eric was assigned three jobs: checking supplies replacing inventories and distributing delivered goods.
13. We will work diligently to retain your business Mr. Bell.
14. The vice president feels however that all sales representatives need training.
15. The name selected for a product should be right for that product and should emphasize its major attributes.