PUNCTUATION

In these sentences there are some punctuation mistakes. In each sentence, there is either one punctuation mistake or no mistake. Find the group of words with the mistake in it and circle A, B, C or D. If there is no mistake, circle N.

1 “Hurry up and come back” said Mohammed, well aware that time was running out.

2 There was no doubt that the farmers field was in poor condition after he neglected it.

3 “Should I wear a jumper when I go outside or is the weather not as cold as it looks.”

4 The car was showing it’s age by shaking violently when the driver tried to accelerate.

5 Most of the gathering, having arrived as early as midday were making plans to leave.

6 The ancient book referred to a ‘dowry’; Samuel had finally found what he needed.

7 Carefully negotiating the potholes in the road the horse and carriage made progress.

8 “How many times do we need to let you know, that it’s dangerous to play over there?”

9 The supermarket, packed with supplies after a fresh delivery, had lots’ of bargains.

10 “Look at the rainbow!” Exclaimed Ranjeet, who hadn’t seen one in real life before.