Do you think you are a punctuation pro? Take this 10-item test, which contains the most common punctuation errors I see in business writing classes.
Each item is either correct or has one punctuation error. Find and correct the errors.
- Thank you Lynn, for taking the time to review my report.
- I spoke to Jonathan, however, I did not see him.
- The kitchen renovation is scheduled for January and the bathroom project will take place in March.
- Jim is the project manager for the new six story condominium project.
- Mark wants you to send those memo’s to ABC Company this week.
- Rainfall has increased substantially over the past 10 years (see Table 7.)
- The plan includes: goals, timelines, a budget, and specific roles and responsibilities.
- The project in Beaverton, Oregon is going beautifully.
- This hotel is known for it’s huge buffet breakfasts.
- Give me a weeks notice if you want me to fill in for you.
Did you recognize the errors? Each sentence has one. My grammar and spelling checker caught six of them.
Below are the corrected sentences.
- Thank you, Lynn, for taking the time to review my report.
- I spoke to Jonathan; however, I did not see him.
- The kitchen renovation is scheduled for January, and the bathroom project will take place in March.
- Jim is the project manager for the new six–story condominium project.
- Mark wants you to send those memos to ABC Company this week.
- Rainfall has increased substantially over the past 10 years (see Table 7).
- The plan includes goals, timelines, a budget, and specific roles and responsibilities.
- The project in Beaverton, Oregon, is going beautifully.
- This hotel is known for its huge buffet breakfasts.
- Give me a week’s notice if you want me to fill in for you.
To become a punctuation pro, take my online self-study course Punctuation for Professionals.
Happy National Punctuation Day!
Lynn