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English 10 Public

punctuation

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Initially, I was impressed with the high quality materials; but in reality it was of poor quality indeed.

incorrect

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I ask for only one thing: compensation and understanding.

incorrect. Should be a dash

15

One of the advantages of owning this product, is that it everyone can use it.

Incorrect. No comma should be used

15

To learn how to use this device you need time: It clearly takes patience.

Incorrect: ; it

15

Things didn't go smoothly from the beginning, the order took two months to arrive and when it did finally arrive it had been broken in the mail

incorrect : beginning:

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I wouldn't have done that; but it was too late anyway.

Incorrect. Why?

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I noticed that my plants were dying; it seems that they don't respond well to being sanitised

correct

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Now that was the answer - bury it!

Correct!

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This has occurred more than several times and mended numerous times: to no avail which left a bitter tense in my mouth

incorrect - no punctuation needed / present perfect

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Give 4 reasons why we should use high-level punctuation?

1. It adds variety and cohesion to our writing. 2. It can add emotion (emphatic -) 3 It makes our writing more concise. 4. Teacher Emma wants us to.

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