92 English Grammar Demystifi ed
This also applies to two-letter state abbreviations in zip codes:
NY, NJ, CA, MAIn the practice that follows, apply what you have just reviewed in the preceding
seven rules. If you are in doubt about any answer, return to the rules for guidance.
Written Practice 4-1
For each of the following sentences, insert periods wherever necessary.
- When I exercise, I want to see results
- Ted and Amy enjoy the new bike path in their state
- Music is an important part of my life (as I’m sure you know)
- Finally, add 1 tbsp of butter and 1 tsp of salt
- According to my coach, I need more confi dence in order to pitch a good
game - She said, “Don’t run over the bike” (She was thinking of her shrinking
budget) - I’m going to the YWCA after school, but I’ll be home by 6 PM
- Mr and Mrs Levitt met us for lunch
- Mike and Mary are known as Capt and Mrs Murphy
- Go to 77 Long Rd and wait for me
Written Practice 4-2
Of course, you need to use correct punctuation in paragraph forms. Look carefully
as you read from one sentence to the next, and it will be clear where end marks
are needed. Read the following paragraphs, and insert periods wherever they are
needed.
Paragraph 1
Scientists have reached important conclusions regarding the connection between
children’s social disadvantages and their health risks Doctors considered three main
social disadvantages: poverty, low parental education, and single parent household
According to Dr Ruth S Stein, children with all three risk factors were twice as