Daily Grammar

Lesson 439

Mechanics - Punctuation - Slash

Use a slash (/) to separate parts of a choice.

Example:
Mr./Mrs. Smith will speak to us first.

 
 
 

Instructions: Put slashes where they are needed in these sentences.

1. Jeff and or Jim may return by train.

Jeff and/or Jim may return by train.

2. Miss Ms. Jones is a special guest of the company.

Miss/Ms. Jones is a special guest of the company.

3. Mr. Mrs. James was surely the driver of the car.

Mr./Mrs. James was surely the driver of the car.

4. We and or they will be given the chance to see the bears.

We and/or they will be given the chance to see the bears.

5. Sir Madame Chorsky will christen the new ship.

Sir/Madame Chorsky will christen the new ship.

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