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1. 1.

   Complete the sentences by filling in the blanks.

   1. Punctuation is the _______________________ that holds the _______________________ of language in shape.
   2. The full stop and comma are described as the _______________________ in fairy tales.
   3. It is no accident that the word _______________________ comes from the same original root word as punctuation.
   4. The _______________________, who were denied civil rights, wrote a _______________________ telegram to Jameson.
   5. Partridge gave his own _______________________ for _______________________.
2. 2.

   What are some of the similes used to describe used to describe the art and use of punctuations?
3. 3.

   Why is the analogy with good manners perfect?
4. 4.

   In want kind of spirit the practice of 'pointing' has always been offered? What purpose does it serve?

5. 5.

   Why do you think the email about the lady with twenty nails was amusing?
6. 6.

   What was Eric partridge's own metaphor of punctuation?