Chapter 3 Homework

16. (fragment) Although they began as a side business for Disney, Destination Weddings now represent a major income source.

18. (comma splice) Weddings may take place in less than one hour; however, the cost may be as much as $5,000.

20. (run-on) Many couples prefer a traditional wedding, but others request a fantasy experience.

22. B, because it is more specific in advertising costs.

24. A, because it is straight to the point.

26. B, because it goes straight to the date.

28. B, because it although is a less emphazing word.

30. B, because tabulation makes it stand out.

32. In North and South Carolina, laws were passed prohibiting the use of social security numbers as identification in order to protect students.

34. The Memphis hub scanns millions of packages nightly.

36. Your order cannot be shipped until May 5.

38. Damage to rental cars is not covered until the policy.

40. To improve listening skills, you should stop talking, your surroundings should be controlled you should listen for main points, and you should keep an open mind.

42. Our newly hired employee has started using the computer, and learning her coworkers' names.

44. Our new telecommunications software has three features:
1) Meeting customers over the Internet.
2) Web-based meetings.
3) Online collaboration within virtual teams.

46. The application for a grant asks for 3 things:
1) Funds required for employee salaries.
2) Expected spending costs on equipment.
3) Length of the project.

48. You must purchase a ticket to win the lottery.

50. Strolling along the Las Vegas strip, you see the exciting Mandalay Bay.

52. As a result of slamon making their nauunal spawning runs, Fishermen pump money into the local economy by renting rooms, filling estaurants, and buying supplies from stores and shops in the region.

54. Since employees hate turning out poor products, they make a special effort to do it right the first time to reduce recurring problems and returns for corrections.