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MECHANICS

PUNCTUATION  Part 2

Colons / Semicolons / Quotations

Activity 1 :

Supply punctuation where necessary.

1. This is a difficult exercise I am having fun

2.  The teacher said to his students you must not be late

3.  What do these initial letters W W W stand for he asked

4. Some people like to get up in the morning and get going others are unable to do so

5. There are many famous places in London 10 Downing Street Buckingham Palace and Big Ben

6. You asked for forgiveness he granted it

7. You can use our flat at the seaside as long as you observe the following you do not play loud music late at night  you remember to lock up whenever you leave  you clean up every morning before you go out and  you replace any items that you break or damage

8.  Hamid explained we are late and we have no tickets yet

9. The Algerian flag has three colors red green and white

10. Nature lovers will appreciate the following the flora the fauna and the open air

Activity 2 :

Supply punctuation where necessary.

1. Classic haunted houses have the following in common

a)    large size

b)    old architecture

c)    mysterious deaths of former inhabitants

2. Meriem does not like her schoolmates she does not talk to them

3. Several people look after the Queen one starts her bath one prepares her clothes one prepares her breakfast and another one schedules her time table of the day

4. What do you mean by no Fahima asked

5. I like this supermarket because of two reasons the price and the services

6. The children explained we love peace

7. Hamza is a kind person he pays a visit to his friend in hospital every day

8. Prepare your exam as follows be organized concentrate and reread your answers

9. Internet has made of our planet a small village said Bill Gates

10. I have paid all my dues I am relieved