Punctuate the following sentences.

1. Between ourselves I think she is a bit of a fool
2. Two minutes ago he was fast asleep now he is wide awake
3. The more information that comes in the more confused the picture is
4. I don’t like those shoes besides they are too expensive
5. It is a good idea let us hope that it is going to work
6. My mother who rarely gets angry really lost her temper.
7. I spent yesterday playing tennis listening to classical music and wondering about the meaning of life.
8. Mrs Parker who was sitting behind the table gave Mathews a big smile.
9. Looking straight at her he said There is no way we can help him
10. I had a long talk with Mary explaining why I didn’t want the kids to play together

Answers

1. Between ourselves, I think she is a bit of a fool.
2. Two minutes ago he was fast asleep, now he is wide awake.
3. The more information that comes in, the more confused the picture is.
4. I don’t like those shoes; besides, they are too expensive.
5. It is a good idea; let us hope that it is going to work.
6. My mother – who rarely gets angry – really lost her temper.
7. I spent yesterday playing tennis, listening to classical music and wondering about the meaning of life.
8. Mrs Parker, who was sitting behind the table, gave Mathews a big smile.
9. Looking straight at her, he said, ‘There is no way we can help him.’
10. I had a long talk with Mary, explaining why I didn’t want the kids to play together.