Creative Editing
Chapter 2
Exercise 14
14. Correctly punctuate the following sentences:
a. Davis who is usually soft spoken talked in loud tones yesterday.
b. Eisenhower who was commander of the national force refused to attack.
c. The 1000 word story had a pro American tone and a definite anti Communist slant.
d. The Manning who used to live here was returned to England.
e. The Iron Building which is a 40 story structure is owned by Pat Maffery Jr.
f. The home office is in Los Angeles which is one of Americas largest cities.
g. The 25 member board held a five day conference.
h. Headlines which are fashioned to summarize the stories are also used to display the news.
i. Citizens who voted for the new law now are regretting their lack of knowledge about its impact.
j. Durham shot his father in law with a 12 gauge shotgun and received a 15 year sentence when the 12 man jury recommended mercy.
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