Insert dashes or parentheses in the following sentences. In the space provided after each sentence, write the number of punctuation marks you inserted. Count each parenthesis and each dash as a single mark.
Example: (Emphasize.) Three S&P corporations GE, Verizon, and Cisco hold more cash assets than any other large corporation. 2
1. (De-emphasize.) The Tony-award-winning production of The 39 Steps have you seen the reviews? will be opening here shortly.
2. “Web 2.0 is the business revolution in the computer industry caused by the move to the Internet as a platform, and an attempt to understand the rules for success on that new platform.”Tim O’Reilly.
3. Social networking, video sharing, blogs, and wikis these are all features you will find on Web 2.0.
4. (De-emphasize.) Five start-up companies Digg, Last.fm, Newsvine, Tagworld, and YouTube are expected to play major roles in developing the social media content for Web 2.0.
5. (Emphasize.) Three of the biggest problems with Web 2.0 privacy, overuse, and etiquette will be discussed at the Web 2.0 Summit in San Francisco.
6. (De-emphasize.) As soon as you are able to make an appointment try to do so before December 30, we will process your passport application.
7. Funds for the project will be released on the following dates see Section 12.3 of the original grant : January 1, March 14, and June 30.
8. Health Vitals Tracker, Stormchaser, iRovr, MapCrawl these are just some of the many apps available for the iPhone.
9. (De-emphasize.) Editors of Condé Nast Traveler selected five cruise ships Carnival Dream, Celebrity Equinox, Oasis of the Seas, Seabourn Odyssey, and Viking Legend that provide the best amenities to passengers.
10. The BlackBerry warranty contract is limited to sixty 60 days.