Correcting Other Punctuation Errors

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

The rare fourteenth century text was hermetically sealed and locked in a vault in order to protect against moisture and thieves alike.

2

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

The terribly, ill widower was isolated both by illness and by the death of his close family; he was a virtual recluse.

3

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

Despite being confined to a small habitat in the United States, the black widow is more widely feared than its more-common and equally venomous cousin, the brown recluse.

4

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

The two year old boy was a thorough nuisance at brunch, biting and screaming so much that none of the other diners could enjoy their meal.

5

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

It was a dark, eldritch Halloween, and the eight-year-olds shrieked in terror at the sound of a branch rasping against the window.

6

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

Joe and Jenna were wondering if Sheila could bring a light snack – a fruit or cheese platter, for example – to the faculty meeting?

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

The novice writer was completely overwhelmed by the thought of producing a three hundred page novel manuscript, but her teacher assured her it could be done.

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

What I’m asking is if you’ll go with me to the dance?

9

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

The twenty-page instruction manual complete with color-coded diagrams was entirely incomprehensible.

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

After Stephanie finished the course (it took three months to complete), she was eligible to apply for a certificate.

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