110 English Grammar Demystifi ed
- Before you buy an expensive houseplant ask the grower how much light the
plant needs moreover ask questions about watering and feeding the plant.
Written Practice 5-4
Punctuate the following sentences correctly according to the rules you have
learned.
- David and I went home after work; while Chico went to the game.
- In 1772, Lord Mansfi eld’s decision outlawed slavery only in England it did
not apply to British colonies. - The painters plan to repaint the entire house however we will not be able to
replace the roof at the same time. - The day is cloudy, we cannot take pictures.
- When you are ready for dinner, please call me and I although still at work
will meet you. - Although all the dress stores have sales now I can’t go shopping.
- If you have ever overspent your budget you know how I feel therefore no
one will convince me to shop. - We brought an umbrella for each of us because it was raining heavily when
we left home - The new school year is about to begin consequently we’re busier than ever
preparing for it. - For the longest time Julia worked at the counter in the kitchen or in a corner
of her bedroom fi nally she had an attached porch fi nished and heated for her
workspace.
Written Practice 5-5
This exercise is a review of many punctuation rules. You should be able to easily
correct the punctuation errors. If you fi nd it diffi cult to do so, review Chapter 4
and this chapter before you go further. Read the following paragraphs, and insert
or delete punctuation marks wherever necessary.