Check the following sentences and circle any errors in the use of conjunctions. Write OK if the sentence is correct. Rewrite the sentence part that contains errors.

1. 1. We will take no action in the matter except Mr. Melton insists.
   2. The document is not official except it is notarized.
   3. Davis should act like he is really interested in working in a bank.
   4. You should not pretend like you did not know the company rules.
   5. Being that Mr. Mallory has a sprained ankle, he will not be able to play in the company softball tournament.
   6. Do not mail the check without you verify that we have enough funds to cover it.
   7. Both employees deserve this promotion, and only one of them has a college degree.
   8. One explanation for the increase in delivery expense is because gas prices are continuing to rise.
   9. The caterer provided videos of several bands which would be available for our grand opening.
   10. Neal said, “It seems as if almost everyone speeds through this neighborhood.”.
   17. Vocabulary Alert! Select the word from the following list that best completes each sentence.
       

       comptroller

       cumulative

       enumerate

       exorbitant

       unethical

       1. The _________ hardware store owner sold generators at exorbitant _________ prices during the recent tornado.
       2. To make the e-mail easier to read, _________ the items that are backordered.
       3. The first column lists the monthly sales, and the second column lists the _________ sales for each year.
       4. Mr. Diaz, the _________ of our company, assists with all our financial affairs.

       Review of Key Terms

       1. Commas, dashes, and parentheses may be used to set off words that give additional information. Complete the following with examples with sentences including:
          1. Words set off by commas
          2. Words set off by dashes
          3. Words set off by parentheses
       2. What does an apostrophe indicate to the reader?

       Check the following sentences for any errors in the use of capitalization. Write OK if the sentence is correct. If it contains errors, circle the error(s) and write the correction(s) on the line provided.

       1. The local newspaper titles the article on lottery winners “Money Can Be Detrimental to Your health.”
       2. John had most of his 30-page report backed up on an external drive. when his computer crashed, he lost only two pages.
       3. Survey results indicated the following:
          1. shoppers like high-quality products.
          2. shoppers want reasonable prices.
          3. shoppers want convenience.
       1. Wait! you forgot your backpack!
       2. The food in the company cafeteria is better this year. much better.
       3. A well-known historian wrote the book Yesterday affects Tomorrow—a Prediction of Outcomes.
       4. Richard uses the complimentary closing “very truly yours” in his business-related correspondence.
       5. The new medical office needs:
       • one EKG machine.
       • four pulse oximeters.
       • two height/weight scales.
       1. Here’s how to get a great dog: first, go to the animal shelter. second, pick a puppy with a wagging tail. third, take it home and love it.
       2. Our executives use the words “Sincerely yours” as a complimentary closing.

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