Correcting Other Punctuation Errors

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GMAT Verbal › Correcting Other Punctuation Errors

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Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.

The manager was considering instituting a new incentive program however the past incentive programs had not worked out so well.

2

Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.

Since we never figured out it's original name, we decided to give our new rescue dog a brand new name.

3

Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.

Josh couldn't wait for spring break to begin, he and his girlfriend had bought tickets to Costa Rica several months in advance.

4

Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.

August asked, "What time are we meeting for the concert"?

5

Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.

"How was the party"? Mike asked.

6

Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.

Daisy spent the weekend deciding which college major she wanted to choose, botany or dance.

7

Please choose the best version of the underlined portion of the sentence. One of the options will remain unchanged.

Twenty odd people came to the poetry reading at the theater.

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Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.

Julie went to the store to pick up a few things eggs fruit and vegetables.

9

Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.

"Could you give me direction to this address?" asked Amir "I think I am lost."

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Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English

Jeremy flew to Europe last week: He said he wanted to be alone for awhile.

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