A Self-administered Diagnostic Test of Correctness

The following test is designed to give you a quick measure of your ability to handle some of the
most troublesome punctuation and grammar situations. First, correct all the errors in each
sentence. Then turn to Appendix A for the recommended corrections and the symbols for the
punctuation and grammar standards involved. Next, study the standards that you violate.
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An important fact about this keyboard is, that it has the patented "ergonomic design".
Goods received on Invoice 2741 are as follows; 3 dozen blue denim shirts, size 15-33, 4
mens gortex gloves, brown, size large, and 5 dozen assorted socks.
James Silver president of the new union had the priviledge of introducing the speaker.
We do not expect to act on this matter however until we hear from you.
Shipments through September 20, 2004 totaled 69,485 pounds an increase of 17 percent
over the year ago total.
Brick is recommended as the building material but the board is giving serious consideration
to a substitute.
Markdowns for the sale total $34,000, never before has the company done anything like
this.
After long experimentation a wear resistant high grade and beautiful stocking has been
perfected.
Available in white green and blue this paint is sold by dealers an over the country.
Julie Jahn who won the trip is our most energetic salesperson.
Good he replied, sales are sure to increase.
Hogan's article Retirement? Never!, printed in the current issue of Management Review, is
really a part of his book A Report on Worker Security.
Formal announcement of our Labor Day sale will be made in thirty two days.
Each day we encounter new problems. Although they are solved easily.
A list of models, sizes, and prices of both competing lines are being sent to you.
The manager could not tolerate any employee's failing to do their best.
A series of tests were completed only yesterday.
There should be no misunderstanding between you and I.
He run the accounting department for five years.
This report is considerable long.
Who did you interview for the position?
The report concluded that the natural resources of the Southwest was ideal for the chemical
industry.
This applicant is six feet in height, 28 years old, weighs 165 pounds, and has had eight
years' experience.
While reading the report, a gust of wind came through the window, blowing papers all over
the room.
The sprinkler system has been checked on July 1 and September 3.