Ch. 42 Self-Study Exercise 29-1: Misuses of the Comma (Lettered Questions)

EXERCISE 29-1 Misuses of the Comma

Correct any misuses of the comma in the following sentences. Some sentences may be correct. Example:

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  1. Question

    The proposed bill would give veterans in rural areas, improved access to medical care, health benefits, and job training.

  2. Question

    Neither the House of Representatives, nor the Senate, seems likely to vote for increasing the federal minimum wage.

  3. Question

    The report basically states that, increased testing is not improving student outcomes, even though that was the original intention.

  4. Question

    During migration, hummingbirds, which weigh less than an ounce, travel distances, that average 500 miles per day.

  5. Question

    After the party, we found, an earring, two sweaters, a hat, a scarf, and a shoe.