Ch. 42 Self-Study Exercise 28-2: Using Commas (Lettered Questions)

EXERCISE 28-2 Using Commas

In these sentences, add any necessary commas, remove any unneeded ones, and change any incorrect punctuation. Some sentences may be correct. Example:

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  1. Question

    Mrs. Carver looks like a sweet, little, old lady, but she plays a wicked electric guitar.

  2. Question

    Her bass player, her drummer and her keyboard player all live in the same retirement community.

  3. Question

    They practice individually in the afternoon, rehearse together at night and play at the community’s Saturday night dances.

  4. Question

    The Rest Home Rebels have to rehearse quietly, and cautiously, to keep from disturbing the other residents.

  5. Question

    Mrs. Carver has organized the group, scheduled their rehearsals, and acquired backup instruments.