Genesis I – Lesson Two

Genesis I – Lesson Two



ASSIGNMENT: In the following sentences, insert a comma if necessary. To keep your skills sharp, remember the "Capitalization and Punctuation" rules from lesson one. You might just need to use ‘em! Please post your assignment in the "Genesis I (B) Assignments" post for this lesson. Don't forget to find the original post for this lesson, and then use the "Reply to Post" box to turn in your assignment. Do NOT make a new post.

1. After mother left the restaurant she went to the doctors’ office the mall and the dry cleaners.

After mother left the restaurant, she went to the doctor’s office, the mall, and the dry cleaners.

2. Yes we are going to the state fair this summer.

Yes, we are going to the state fair this summer.

3. The new vista ready version for aol has aided me greatly in pursuing my writing however the talent belongs to the writer.

The new vista ready version for aol, has aided me greatly in pursuing my writing; however, the talent belongs to the writer.

4. Perhaps the previous sentence was a bit tricky.

Perhaps, the previous sentence was a bit tricky.

5. Aunt Barb bought a new car however she will not let me drive it

Aunt Barb bought a new car, however, she will not let me drive it

6. Uncle Frank’s birthday is october 31st halloween.

Uncle Frank’s birthday is October 31st, Halloween.

7. I tried to get her attention but was not able to stop her before she ran into the glass door.

I tried to get her attention, but was not able to stop her before she ran into the glass door.

8. Before you know it you will be proficient with your grammar skills and will be able to write with confidence.

Before you know it, you will be proficient with your grammar skills, and will be able to write with confidence.

9. I sent grandmother an invitation to graduation but did not send one to my aunts.

I sent grandmother an invitation to graduation, but did not send one to my aunts.

10. Standing in the middle of the street may be exciting however it could get you run over.

Standing in the middle of the street, may be exciting; however, it could get you run over.

11. Stop look and listen before crossing the street

Stop, look, and listen before crossing the street.

12. The master’s golf tournament is played in augusta georgia in april.

The master’s golf tournament is played in Augusta, Georgia in April.

13. Reviewing other people’s work at wdc will get your own portfolio read in return

Reviewing other people’s work at WDC, will get your own portfolio read in return.

14. Have you read any books by cs lewis

Have you read any books by CS Lewis?

15. Stopping to smell the roses taking time to wonder at nature and sitting quietly under the oak tree help me to relax after a tough day.

Stopping to smell the roses, taking time to wonder at nature, and sitting quietly under the oak tree, help me to relax after a tough day.

16. Cindy asked andrew to find his brother and tell him it was time to go to school

Cindy asked Andrew to find his brother, and tell him it was time to go to school.

17. Where can you find friendly knowledgeable people whose opinions will help you hone your writing skills

Where can you find friendly knowledgeable people whose opinions will help you hone your writing skills?

18. Following her heart karen declared her affection for the captain of the football team

Following her heart, Karen declared her affection for the captain of the football team.

19. Mike plays second chair in the swing orchestra at jfk high school and he is an honor roll student as well as a mentor.

Mike plays second chair in the swing orchestra at JFK high school, and he is an honor roll student, as well as a mentor.

20. Marcie read the sign posted to the cellar door beware of ghosts enter at your own risk.

Marcie read the sign posted to the cellar door, beware of ghosts, enter at your own risk.