IN EXAMS, WE LOOK UP FOR INSPIRATION, DOWN FOR DESPERATION, LEFT AND RIGHT FOR INFORMATION.
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FINALS- REVIEWER THE HONOR CODE-
LEGAL FORMS I-MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE
II-VI-EXERCISES
EXERCISE: COMMA RULE 1
Instructions: Use Comma Rule 1 to insert commas where needed. Not every
sentence needs commas.
1. While Officer Josephs called for an ambulance I questioned Donner about the shooting.
2. The fight began when Todman insulted Jeffers.
3. Officer Peters impressed the jury although he was nervous about testifying.
4. Because no shrubbery was broken I knew the burglar did not jump from an upstairs
window.
5. If you talk to Wilson in the bedroom I will interview his wife in the kitchen.
6. He has been incarcerated since January 2004.
7. Because I suspected he had a concealed weapon I called for a backup.
8. We routinely pat down inmates after they’ve been to the visiting park.
9. When the fight broke out in Baker Dorm Officer Cary radioed for help.
10. Although the surveillance camera wasn’t working we found two eyewitnesses who saw
the incident.
EXERCISE: COMMA RULE 2
Instructions: The key to Comma Rule 2 EVERY is thinking about the words
INSTRUCTOR and and
ASSUMES but. HAVE NOTHING ELSE TO DO EXCEPT STUDY FOR THAT INSTRUCTORS’ COURSE.
THAT
Check to see if there is a sentence before and after and/ but. If that is the case, insert
a comma. (Not every sentence needs a comma.)
1. Inmate Greene grabbed the garbage can lid and banged it on the mess hall door.
2. I talked to Jerry Whitman and Officer Barthes questioned his wife.
3. Cashin produced a key but couldn’t open the door.
4. The policy makes sense but we can’t implement it this year.
5. The bright lights disoriented Jeffords and the loud noise confused him.
6. Myers failed both sobriety tests and I smelled beer on his breath.
7. The shelter is overcrowded and does not provide enough services for domestic violence
victims.
8. I got out of my car and called for a backup.
9. We questioned the neighbors but no one heard anything unusual that night. .
10. I looked for footprints but didn't see any.
EXERCISE: COMMA RULE 3
Instructions: Read each sentence aloud, listening for a voice change. Insert commas
where needed.
1. Patterson Correctional Institution which opened last month is already overcrowded.
2. Sergeant Rice who teaches in the academy part-time has some good suggestions about
preparing for the state certification exam.
3. During the winter when many homeless people migrate to Florida the crime rate
increases here.
4. Our new evidence room which opened last month is better organized and more secure.
5. Inmate Gleason's girlfriend who visited him yesterday may have supplied the cocaine.
EXERCISE: APOSTROPHES
Instructions: Insert apostrophes where needed. Hint: Remember that apostrophes
are used in “of” ideas. They don't signify “more than one.”
1. The sergeants desk is cluttered with papers.
2. Her stepchildrens claims are unfounded.
3. The puppies were turned over to an animal shelter.
4. The puppies condition is expected to improve.
5. Miss Jones office is down the hall.
6. We all benefited from hearing James explain the new policy.
7. James explanation cleared up several misunderstandings.
8. Families need to understand the special nature of police work
9. Both FTO instructors did an excellent job.
10. After a weeks vacation, I was ready to return to work.
EXERCISE: USING QUOTATION MARKS
INSTRUCTIONS:Some sentences are already correct.
1. Katherine said that “she had never seen the suspect before he attacked her on her front
porch.”
2. Sarah told me, “I heard someone walking around downstairs and called 911.”
3. Brent said, “My credit cards and cash are missing”.
4. I asked, did you lock your doors before going to bed?
5. “I asked a neighbor to keep an eye on the house while we were away.” Said Barton.
6. “The diamond earrings I kept in that box are missing,” said Farrell
7. Lieutenant Hoffman warned Inmate Rogers, “not to enter the building without a pass.”
8. “When will you complete your FTO class?” I asked Susan.
9. Officer West asked Linda Hamilton if she had heard any strange noises coming from next
door?
10. Put your hands behind your back I shouted.
EXERCISES: DASH
Instruction: Rewrite the following sentences, and use dashes where they are needed.
Some sentences are already correct
1. We will invite Susan she is the new girl next door to our party.
2. The dog slid on the vinyl his nails acting like skates and crashed into the trash can.
3. When our stockpile was sold indeed, dumped for surplus all our sales were
compromised.
4. Today has been but I will not bore you with my troubles.
5. Let me tell you about watch where you are going!
6. Our part-time employees work 20 to 30 hours per week.
7. By Monday, you should have read pages 79 – 113
8. The years 1972 to 1981 were a dark time in Philippine history.
9.He served as Chief of Police from 1981 to 1986 in Legazpi City.
10. Homer eats between 60 and 75 donuts per month.
EXERCISES: PARENTHESIS
Rewrite each sentence placing parentheses in the correct places.
1. The signing of the Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776 was a critical moment for
the American colonies.
2. I found the answer in the frequently asked questions FAQ.
3. The American Civil War 1861-1865 was the defining event of the 19th century for the
U.S.
4. The temperature was 78 degrees Fahrenheit 25.5 degrees Celsius.
5. The National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA is the regulating organization for
many colleges and universities in the Philippines.
6. Amelia Earhart (1897-1937) was a famous aviatrix in the 20th century.
7. They asked me several questions in the interview: What are my future goals? What are
my greatest strengths? Where do I see myself in ten years?
8. They attended a benefit for a local charity Anna’s Animals.
9. He was born in the year of the Ram 1979.
10. From the beginning to the middle of the semester around midterm season, I’m very
diligent.
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COMMA RULE
 Use a comma whenever a sentence begins with an extra idea.
Because the suspect was armed, l called for a backup.
 If the extra idea is at the back, omit the comma:
I called for a backup because the suspect was armed.
 If the extra idea at the beginning is very short, you may omit the comma:
Last night we solved a series of burglaries.
• Never place a comma after a subordinate conjunction.
-The street was closed because, we were getting ready for the parade. INCORRECT
-The street was closed because we were getting ready for the parade. CORRECT
• Use a comma if the extra idea is at the front of the sentence (not the back).
-I saw the driver toss something out the window, when he spotted me. INCORRECT
-I saw the driver toss something out the window when he spotted me. CORRECT
-When he spotted me, I saw the driver toss something out the window. CORRECT
“For” has a special meaning in a Comma Rule 2 sentence: It is much like because.
ANSWER KEY-COMMA RULE 2
1. Inmate Greene grabbed the garbage can lid and banged it on the mess hall door.
2. I talked to Jerry Whitman, and Officer Barthes questioned his wife.
3. Cashin produced a key but couldn’t open the door.
4. The policy makes sense, but we can’t implement it this year.
5. The bright lights disoriented Jeffords, and the loud noise confused him.
6. Myers failed both sobriety tests, and I smelled beer on his breath.
7. The shelter is overcrowded and does not provide enough services for domestic violence
victims.
8. I got out of my car and called for a backup.
9. We questioned the neighbors, but no one heard anything unusual that night.
10. I looked for footprints but didn’t see any.
ANSWER KEY-COMMA RULE 3
1. Patterson Correctional Institution, which opened last month, is already overcrowded.
2. Sergeant Rice, who teaches in the academy part-time, has some good suggestions
about preparing for the state certification exam.
3. During the winter, when many homeless people migrate to Florida, the crime rate
increases here.
4. Our new evidence room, which is located down the hall, is better organized and more
secure.
5. Inmate Gleason's girlfriend, who visited him yesterday, may have supplied the cocaine.
ANSWER KEY-APOSTROPHE
1. The sergeant’s desk is cluttered with papers.
2. Her stepchildren’s claims are unfounded.
3. The puppies were turned over to an animal shelter.
4. The puppies’ condition is expected to improve.
5. Miss Jones’ office is down the hall. [Jones’s is also correct]
6. We all benefited from hearing James explain the new policy.
7. James’ explanation cleared up several misunderstandings. [James’s is also correct]
8. Families need to understand the special nature of police work.
9. Both PTO instructors did an excellent job.
10. After a week’s vacation, I was ready to return to work.
ANSWER KEY-USING QOUTATION MARKS
1. Katherine said that she had never seen the suspect before he attacked her on her front
porch.
2. Sarah told me, “I heard someone walking around downstairs and called 911.” CORRECT
3. Brent said, “My credit cards and cash are missing.”
4. I asked, “Did you lock your doors before going to bed?”
5. ”I asked a neighbor to keep an eye on the house while we were away,” said Barton.
6. ”The diamond earrings I kept in that box are missing,” said Farrell. CORRECT
7. Lieutenant Hoffman warned Inmate Rogers not to enter the building without a pass.
8. “When will you complete your FTO class?” I asked Susan. CORRECT
9. Officer West asked Linda Hamilton if she had heard any strange noises coming from next
door.
10. “Put your hands behind your back!” I shouted.
ANSWER KEY-USING DASHES
1. We will invite Susan – she is the new girl next door to our party.
2. The dog slid on the vinyl – his nails acting like skates and crashed into the trash can.
3. When our stockpile was sold – indeed, dumped for surplus all our sales were
compromised.
4. Today has been – but I will not bore you with my troubles
5. Let me tell you about – watch where you are going!
6. Our part-time employees work 20 – 30 hours per week.
7. Monday, you should have read pages 79 – 113. CORRECT
8. The years 1972 – 1981 were a dark time in Philippine history.
9. He served as Chief of Police from 1981 to 1986 in Legazpi City. CORRECT
10. Homer eats between 60 and 75 donuts per month. CORRECT
ANSWER KEY-USES OF PARENTHESES
1. The signing of the Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776) was a critical moment for
the American colonies.
2. I found the answer in the frequently asked questions (FAQ).
3. The American Civil War (1861-1865) was the defining event of the 19th century for the
U.S.
4. The temperature was 78 degrees Fahrenheit (25.5 degrees Celsius).
5. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is the regulating organization for
many colleges and universities in the Philippines.
6. Amelia Earhart (1897-1937) was a famous aviatrix in the 20th century.
7. They asked me several questions in the interview: (1) What are my future goals? (2)
What are my greatest strengths? (3) Where do I see myself in ten years?
8. They attended a benefit for a local charity (Anna’s Animals.)
9. He was born in the year of the Ram (1979).
10. From the beg inning to the middle of the semester (around midterm season), I’m very
diligent.
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“THE GOAL OF EDUCATION IS TO REPLACE AN EPMTY MIND WITH AN OPEN MIND.”
ANSWER KEY-CAPITAL LETTERS
EXERCISE: CAPITAL LETTERS Words that need to be changed to capital letters are in bold type. Some sentences are
Instructions: Make corrections where needed in the sentences below. correct.
1. My mother, father, and grandfather proudly attended my graduation from north central 1. My mother, father, and grandfather proudly attended my graduation from North Central Police
police academy two years ago. Academy two years ago.
2. Although english and science have never been easy for me, I’m thinking of enrolling in 2. Although English and science have never been easy for me, I’m thinking of enrolling in college this
college this fall. fall.
3. The professors who teach Criminal Justice courses have an excellent reputation. 3. The professors who teach Criminal Justice courses have an excellent reputation.
4. You will enjoy taking Policing Theory and Practice I and II with professor Henry. 4. You’ll enjoy taking Policing Theory and Practice I and II with Professor Henry.
5. If you are not sure about a career, you should investigate the possibilities in forensics 5. If you’re not sure about a career, you should investigate the possibilities in forensic science and
and crime scene investigation.
crime scene investigation. CORRECT
6. I am seriously thinking about becoming a Criminologist, and my sister plans to become a
6. I’m seriously thinking about becoming a Criminologist, and my sister plans to become a
Probation Officer.
Probation Officer.
7. I first became interested in police work when officer Penny Baldwin started an explorers
club at my elementary school. 7. I first became interested in police work when Officer Penny Baldwin started an explorers club at
8. We meet weekly during the school year and did special projects in the Summer, when my elementary school.
school was out. 8. We meet weekly during the school year and did special projects in the Summer, when school was
9. Although there is a different sponsor now, there’s still an explorers club at Tracy out.
elementary school. 9. Although there’s a different sponsor now, there’s still an Explorers Club at Tracy Elementary
10. Many officers received their first introduction to criminal justice through a similar club. School.
10. Many officers received their first introduction to criminal justice through a similar club. CORRECT
EXERCISES: USES OF SEMICOLON
Rewrite the following sentences and write the semicolon in the appropriate places.
1. I am hot I am wearing a sweater and jacket. CAPITAL LETTERS
2. The president was very popular he easily won the election. 1. Capitalize words like North, South, and so on only when they refer to specific parts of a nation:
3. I cannot buy a new car I do not have much money. Midwest, Northeast, the South, the Deep South, and so on. Use lower case the rest of the time.
4. Bring two items however, sleeping bags and tents are in short supply. 2. Capitalize anything that might appear on a sign. Otherwise, use lower case.
5. Money is the root of all evil I don’t believe the reverse is necessary true. 3. Capitalize days and months, but not seasons.
6. I need the COVID 19 statistic for the following areas: Tondo, Manila Legazpi, Albay
4. Always capitalize languages.
Daet, Camarines Norte Guinobatan, Albay.
5. Don’t capitalize other academic subjects unless they are part of e title of a course, and don’t
7. The cadets had been advised walking alone at night however, Cadet de la Cruz decided
capitalize careers.
walking was not dangerous if it was early in the evening.
6. Capitalize words like Mother, Father, Aunt, and Pastor only when they are used as people’s
8. This is a MI Garand Rifle all parts are still intact.
9. They call it a bathroom the cadets call it “batalan”. names.
10. The city has adjusted its traffic regulations to accommodate bicycles for example, most SEMI-COLON
avenues now have clearly marked bike lanes. The semicolon (;) is a mark of grammatical punctuation to indicate a separation or
division in the relation of the thought (See Agcaoili v. Suguitan, G.R. No. 24806, February 13, 1926)
EXERCISES: USES OF COLON that is, it is never used to introduce, enclose or terminate a statement.
1. My alarm set for 6 15 a.m. It is a stronger mark than the comma, signifying a greater break or longer pause
2. Our English class had a ratio of 3 1 male to female student between sentence elements.
3. Deep Culture The Hidden Challenges Globally Its use indicates that two or more statements are not sufficiently related to require
4. Fernandez JP, Just the Facts, Legazpi Kaalaman Printing Company, 1981. commas but are too closely related to justify being put in separate sentences separated by a
5. I need to shop for several items some new sock, a pair of fatigue pants and terminal mark.
combat boots. To combine closely related complete sentences (independent clauses) which are not
6. The Regimental Commander found an increase in cadet’s behavior verbal joined by a conjunction in order to emphasize a relationship between the clauses.
attacks and physical attacks. -Avoid using semicolon when a comma is used.
7. There are two kinds fruit on the table oranges and apple
EXAMPLE:
8. The first book she cited in her paper was Understanding Comics The Invisible
 Because cows smell; they offend me. INCORRECT
Art.
9. The Army Dozen Exercise are the following High Jumper, Squat Bender,  Because cows smell, they offend me. CORRECT
Squat Thrust, Bend and Reach …. -Use the semicolon in lists of names with titles or addresses and in other lists that would not be
10. The dog and cat finally something in common they both enjoy sleeping in clear if separated by commas.
front of a warm place. Example:
The prosecutor called the following witnesses: Susan Cabanos, a dietician; Arnold
COMMA RULE Mendoza, a pediatrician; and Mike Enriquez, a police investigator.
 Use a comma whenever a sentence begins with an extra idea. QUOTATION MARKS
Because the suspect was armed, l called for a backup. - Both the double and single quotation are marks of enclosure for words, phrases, clauses,
 If the extra idea is at the back, omit the comma: sentences and even paragraphs and group of paragraphs. It is repeating (or copying) what someone
I called for a backup because the suspect was armed. has said or written.
 If the extra idea at the beginning is very short, you may omit the comma: COLON
Last night we solved a series of burglaries. The Colon (:) is a mark of expectation or addition. Its primary function is to signal the reader
• Never place a comma after a subordinate conjunction. to “watch for what’s coming.” That is, it signals to the reader that the next group of words
will fulfill what the last group promised.
-The street was closed because, we were getting ready for the parade. INCORRECT
 Use a colon to introduce a formal or long quotation.
-The street was closed because we were getting ready for the parade. CORRECT
 Use a colon after a formal salutation in a formal correspondence.
• Use a comma if the extra idea is at the front of the sentence (not the back).
Examples: Dear Sir: Ladies and Gentlemen: Dear Judge Bersamin:
-I saw the driver toss something out the window, when he spotted me. INCORRECT
To Whom It May Concern:
-I saw the driver toss something out the window when he spotted me. CORRECT
 A colon is often used in the title of a magazine article or book.
-When he spotted me, I saw the driver toss something out the window. CORRECT
Divorce: Portraits in Words and Pictures
“For” has a special meaning in a Comma Rule 2 sentence: It is much like because.
 A colon may be placed between figures denoting hours and minutes.
Example: 2:30 pm.
APOSTROPHES
In stating proportions, both a single colon and double colon may be used.
 Apostrophes DO NOT mean “more than one.” Example: 3:6::8:12
Contractions  A publisher’s location and name may be separated by a colon.
Apostrophes represent omitted letters in contractions: don't, can't, won't. Example: Manila: Rex Printing Company
-Possessive pronouns (like his) don't get apostrophes: Colon Warning
-There is one more way to use apostrophes. When you are writing the plural of a numeral or a 1. Do not use a colon after a verb.
letter, use an apostrophe: The topic of the pamphlet is: the colon. CORRECT
DASH VS. HYPHEN The topic of the pamphlet is the colon. INCORRECT
-Dashes show interruptions in thoughts or speech, 2. Do not use a colon after a verb of being (am, are, were, was, will be, shall be, etc.).
-Hyphens connect parts of words. Dashes are also longer than hyphens. Her favorite subjects are: math and English. INCORRECT
Dash Definition Her favorite subjects are math and English. CORRECT
It is an emphatic mark of punctuation most often used to indicate a sudden interruption in thought, 3. Do not use a colon after a preposition
a sharp break, a shift in thought. The movie was directed by: Ingmar Bergman. INCORRECT
The most common types of dashes are the en dash (–) and the em dash (—). A good The movie was directed by Ingmar Bergman. CORRECT
way to remember the difference between these two dashes is to visualize the en dash as the length
of the letter N and the em dash as the length of the letter M. These dashes not only differ in length;
they also serve different functions within a sentence.
EN-DASH IS USED IN:
-to indicate spans of time or ranges of numbers, Score , ,Conflict or connection,
Compound adjectives. dates, pages, paragraphs, verses, and cantos.
Em DASH
The em dash is perhaps the most versatile punctuation mark. Depending on the
context, the em dash can take the place of commas, parentheses, or colons—in each case to slightly
different effect.
-Em dashes in place of commas.
-Use a dash to indicate a sudden break in a sentence

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