Exercise 7.7

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Exercise 7.7 (29.0K)

Insert proper punctuation and capitalization or correct existing punctuation and capitalization in the following sentences.

1. "A new football coach will be hired by Friday, said athletic director Cliff Gibson.
   
   
2. "This is a great day for Geneva", said Mayor Johnson.
   
   
3. According to Smith, there are several "first-rate prospects:" Charles Mays; Richard Kile; John Harig and Stanley Kelly.
   
   
4. The teacher asked, "What is the capital of Delaware"?
   
   
5. John wondered why every teacher "always expects us to know all the state capitals?"
   
   
6. "My professor quoted Benvolio from 'Romeo and Juliet' who said, "Why, Romeo, art thou mad?" said Susan.
   
   
7. "The president will hold a press conference Thursday evening at 6 o'clock." said Johnson.
   
   
8. "The problem," Smith said, "Is that nobody seems to know what is happening.
   
   
9. Smith said, "Journalists often work long hours. However, the extra hours are worth it if a solid story can be gained. The best journalists are more than willing to take the extra time."