Punctuate This

Let's have some fun with punctuation!

1. Can you punctuate the following words so they make sense?

• That that is is that that is not is not is not that it it is

2. Who's in charge here?

• A clever dog knows it's master.

3. Would you hire this butler?

• The butler stood at the door and called the guests names.

Answers:

1. That that is, is. That that is not, is not. Is not that it? It is.


2. The dog is definitely in charge; it knows it is master.


3. I wouldn't hire that butler; he's being rude to my guests. I would only hire a butler who calls the guests' names (the names of the guests).

The Importance of Punctuation

Two versions of a "Dear John" letter:

Dear John:
I want a man who knows what love is all about. You are generous, kind, thoughtful. People who are not like you admit to being useless and inferior. You have ruined me for other men. I yearn for you. I have no feelings whatsoever when we're apart. I can be forever happy--will you let me be yours?
Jane




Dear John:
I want a man who knows what love is. All about you are generous, kind, thoughtful people who are not like you. Admit to being useless and inferior. You have ruined me. For other men, I yearn. For you, I have no feelings whatsoever. When we're apart, I can be forever happy--will you let me be?
Yours,
Jane