Punctuation Review, Susan Eder

Exercise 14: (page 292, Creative Editing for Canadian Journalists textbook)

Use copy editing symbols to punctuate the following sentences

Note: Incorrect sentences are followed by corrected sentences.

a. Davis who is usually soft spoken talked in loud tones yesterday.
Davis, who is usually soft-spoken, talked in loud tones yesterday.

b. Pianist Glenn Gould who was known for his interpretations of Bach preferred the recording studio to touring.
Pianist Glenn Gould, who was known for his interpretations of Bach, preferred the recording studio to touring.

c. The 1,000 word story had a pro New Democrat tone and a definite anti Liberal slant.
The 1,000-word story had a pro-New Democrat tone, and a definite anti-Liberal slant.

d. The Manning who used to live here has returned to England.
The Manning, who used to live here, has returned to England.

e. The Supreme Court which is a nine member panel is Canada's highest court.
The Supreme Court, which is a nine-member panel, is Canada's highest court.

f. The home office is in Quebec City which is one of Canada's most beautiful cities.
The home office is in Quebec City, which is one of Canada's most beautiful cities.

g. The 25 member board held a five day conference.
The 25-member board held a five-day conference.

h. Headlines which are fashioned to summarize the stories are also used to display the news.
Headlines, which are fashioned to summarize the stories, are also used to display the news.

i. Citizens who voted for the new law now are regretting their lack of knowledge about its impact.
Citizens, who voted for the new law, now are regretting their lack of knowledge about its impact.

j. Durham shot his father in law with a 12 gauge shotgun and received a 15 year sentence when the 12 man jury recommended mercy.
Durham shot his father-in-law with a 12-gauge shotgun, and received a 15-year sentence when the 12-man jury recommended mercy.