Exercise 50.1

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X. Punctuation (Chapters 48-54)

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Exercise 50.1

Correct the punctuation errors in the following sentences.

This activity contains 10 questions.

Socrates disliked being called a "teacher," he preferred to think of himself as an intellectual midwife.

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.

Tests will be given on the following dates; Monday, November 2, Friday, November 20, and Monday, December 7.

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.

The scientific naming and classification of all organisms is known as taxonomy, both living and extinct organisms are taxonomically classified.

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.

A single category of a species is called a taxon, multiple categories are taxa.

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.

Since laughter seems to help the body heal; many doctors and hospitals are prescribing humor for their patients.

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.

Beethoven was deaf when he wrote his final symphonies, nevertheless, they are considered musical masterpieces.

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.

Some people think that watching a video at home is more fun than going to a movie, movie theaters are often crowded and noisy.

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.

The lifeguards closed the beach when a shark was spotted, a few hours later some fishermen reported seeing the shark leave; so the beach was reopened.

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.

The feeling of balance is controlled by the ears, inside each ear are three small tubes filled with fluid.

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.

Since its opening in 1955; Disneyland has been an important part of American culture, it has the ability to reflect and reinforce American beliefs, values, and ideals.

To create paragraphs in your essay response, type at the beginning of the paragraph, and at the end.

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