NCO Primary Leadership Subjects
The Comma, Continued
Punctuate these sentences:
Practice
1.
a.
Captain Jones who is my tactics instructor spoke to me.
b.
The captain who spoke to me is my tactics instructor.
2.
a.
Sergeant Dailey the mess steward at the consolidated mess was late this
morning.
b.
Private O'Lasky a former tennis player won the match easily.
c.
Catherine Clymer the guest lecturer was presented the Defense
Information School's speaker's plaque.
3.
a.
Weapons carriers armored or unarmored are designed for rough use.
b.
The weather cold and foggy had driven almost everyone indoors.
c.
The captain recently promoted is experienced.
d.
The faculty and staff are invited.
4.
a.
The recruits tired and dirty were glad when the detail was completed.
b.
These soldiers sharp and aggressive can hold their own with anyone.
c.
Field library units contain quantities of books paperback and hardback for
the troops.
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