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Essentials of Business Communication 8th Edition by Mary Ellen Guffey

Edition 8ISBN: 978-0324588002
book Essentials of Business Communication 8th Edition by Mary Ellen Guffey cover

Essentials of Business Communication 8th Edition by Mary Ellen Guffey

Edition 8ISBN: 978-0324588002
Exercise 28
Other Punctuation
Although this checkup concentrates on Sections 2.23-2.29 in the Grammar/Mechanics Hand book, you may also refer to other punctuation principles. Insert any necessary punctuation. In the space provided, indicate the number of changes you make and record the number of the G/M principle(s) illustrated. Count each mark separately; for example, a set cl parentheses counts as 2. If you make no changes, write O. When you finish, compare your responses with those provided at the end of the book. If your responses differ, study carefully the specific principles shown in parentheses.
Example (De-emphasize.) Several cities chosen by CNN/Money as the best places to live in the United States(Alexandria, Chesapeake, Chantilly, and Resto) are in Virginia.
1. (Emphasize.) Employers will typically want to know about four key areas education, experience, hard skills, and soft skills before making you an offer.
2. Will you please Eddie put the report on my desk by live o'clock
3. (De-emphasize.) Sales of durable goods in the first quarter of the year see Figure 5.1 are down sharply.
4. To determine whether to spell Web site as one word or two consult our company style book.
5. Cargill, Koch Industries, and Mars these enterprises are the top three largest private US companies.
6. Warren Buffet said, "Why not invest your assets in companies you really like
7. Have you read The Wall Street Journal article titled Oracle's Ellison Gives $115 Million to Harvard Study
8. (Emphasize.) The biggest wine-producing states California, Washington, and Oregon are all located on the Pacific Coast.
9. Have you received reservations and membership dues from Ms Alice Theodor, Mr Ron P Gill, and Dr Wei Li Chin
10. I enjoyed the chapter titled The Almost Perfect Meeting that appeared in Emily Post's book called The Etiquette Advantage in Business.
11. Donald Trump said, "Generally I like other people to fire, because it is always a lousy task" however he has fired many people himself.
12. Devon described the filthy factory floor as gross.
13. Is the vice president coming in today at 9 a m
14. Wow You have picked up some awesome sales techniques haven't you
15. In business the word speculator may be defined as one who attempts to profit by anticipating price changes.
Explanation
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