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  • Dear Sir
    Dear Sir:
  • New York, North Carolina, and Florida are in the eastern United States and Oregon, California, and Washington are on the west coast.
    New York, North Carolina, and Florida are in the eastern United States; and Oregon, California, and Washington are on the west coast.
  • You can use your book on the quiz however, you only have twenty minutes to complete the quiz.
    You can use your book on the quiz; however, you only have twenty minutes to complete the quiz.
  • I have the highest GPA in my class so I will be this year's valedictorian.
    I have the highest GPA in my class, so I will be this year's valedictorian.
  • She is headed to the emergency room we think her leg is broken.
    She is headed to the emergency room; we think her leg is broken.
  • Meet us at Mall of Georgia at 3 00 sharp!
    Meet us at Mall of Georgia at 3:00 sharp!
  • Please read Psalms 139 14, which assures you that you are a divine creation.
    Please read Psalms 139: 14, which assures you that you are a divine creation.
  • I have two favorite subjects music and English.
    I have two favorite subjects: music and English.
  • George Washington once stated, "It is far better to be alone than to be in bad company."
    George Washington once stated, "It is far better to be alone than to be in bad company." (Nothing should be added.)
  • I can make several types of cakes including red velvet, chocolate, and pound cake.
    Correct as is.
  • Here's a thought for those who can't laugh at themselves "Do not take life too seriously. You'll never get out of it alive."
    Here's a thought for those who can't laugh at themselves: "Do not take life too seriously. You'll never get out of it alive."
  • We visited Paris, France London, England and Dublin, Ireland.
    We visited Paris, France; London, England; and Dublin, Ireland.
  • I love going to beach but I am starting to love the mountains more.
    I love going to beach, but I am starting to love the mountains more.
  • She did not finish her supper therefore, she cannot have dessert.
    She did not finish her supper; therefore, she cannot have dessert.
  • I can't have a piece of cake I am on a diet.
    I can't have a piece of cake; I am on a diet.
  • He is the best college player of all the players in the conference therefore, he will receive the Heisman Trophy.
    He is the best college player of all the players in the conference; therefore, he will receive the Heisman Trophy.
  • The ingredients in the pasta sauce include tomatoes, fresh basil, and roasted red peppers.
    The ingredients in the pasta sauce include tomatoes, fresh basil, and roasted red peppers. (Nothing should be added.)
  • I cannot go to school I am sick.
    I cannot go to school; I am sick.
  • Please remove me from your email list I no longer wish to do business with you.
    Please remove me from your email list; I no longer wish to do business with you.
  • The pasta was topped with a spicy creamy sauce and Italian sausage.
    The pasta was topped with a spicy, creamy sauce and Italian sausage.
  • She can't sing and she can't dance.
    She can't sing, and she can't dance.
  • Please come and pick me up my car has a flat tire.
    Please come and pick me up; my car has a flat tire.
  • I finished the main part of the wall you just need to finish the trim.
    I finished the main part of the wall; you just need to finish the trim.
  • I did not commit the crime furthermore, I have no idea who might have been involved.
    I did not commit the crime; furthermore, I have no idea who might have been involved.
  • You need to dress in formal attire dress pants, a jacket, and a tie.
    You need to dress in formal attire: dress pants, a jacket, and a tie.
  • Please list the following students as tardy Jack Tane and Rena.
    Please list the following students as tardy: Jack, Tane, and Rena.
  • Dear Dr. Feildman I am writing to you regarding one of your patients.
    Dear Dr. Feildman: I am writing to you regarding one of your patients.
  • To Whom It May Concern I am writing concerning the job opening listed on your website.
    To Whom It May Concern: I am writing concerning the job opening listed on your website.
  • We can go shopping, go to the movies, and eat or we can go to Top Golf, get food, and go to my house.
    We can go shopping, go to the movies, and eat; or we can go to Top Golf, get food, and go to my house.
  • Please write to me at 3250 Little Pine Way Flowery Branch GA 30542.
    Please write to me at 3250 Little Pine Way, Flowery Branch, GA 30542.
  • Joe, Ryan, Bill, and Steve will be in quartet and Jenna and Linda will perform a duet.
    Joe, Ryan, Bill, and Steve will be in quartet; and Jenna and Linda will perform a duet.
  • We should heed the wise words of Thomas Jefferson "Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom."
    We should heed the wise words of Thomas Jefferson: "Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom."
  • I will pick you up at 800 A.M. it will take an hour to get there.
    I will pick you up at 8:00 A.M.; it will take an hour to get there.
  • We hiked trails in Blairsville Hiawasee and Clayton.
    We hiked trails in Blairsville, Hiawasee, and Clayton.
  • I am inviting Jane, Tim, and Stan and you can invite Lisa, Bill, and Sue.
    I am inviting Jane, Tim, and Stan; and you can invite Lisa, Bill, and Sue.
  • Ronald Reagan once stated the following "If we lose freedom here, there is no place to escape to. This is the last stand on earth."
    Ronald Reagan once stated the following: "If we lose freedom here, there is no place to escape to. This is the last stand on earth."