HE3 Language Study: Complex Punctuation

A fragmentented sentence should NOT be in parenthetical information.

Punctuation: The reason for the crash was clear __________ zero visibility due to the fog.

Fix this! Iris, who is the self—appointed leader of the study group, asked us to focus on pages 140-156.

The series comma is never necessary, so writers do not use it anymore.

Fix this! Sandra Wilson—the exmayor of our fair city—spoke warmly of the newly elected mayor.

Punctuation: Our study is in these three areas __________ short stories, poetry, and essays.

It is never permissible to break the rules of grammar.

The finals will be held at the following 2 locations _______ Kimbrough and Clark.

There is no difference between an em dash and a hyphen.

"Our study is in these three areas: short stories, poetry, and essays." This sentence is an example of

Fix this! The short-tempered coach made the team do twenty five extra sit-ups before the end of practice—how unfair!