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EXERCISE 32–13 Major uses of the comma

EXERCISE 32–13 Major uses of the comma

In each pair, choose the sentence that uses commas correctly. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

Example

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Research on Andean condors has shown that high levels of the pesticide chlorinated hydrocarbon can cause the thinning of eggshells.

Research on Andean condors has shown that high levels of the pesticide, chlorinated hydrocarbon, can cause the thinning of eggshells.

EXERCISE 32–13 Major uses of the comma - 1 of 5: In each pair, choose the sentence that uses commas correctly. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

2 of 5

Founded in 1868 Hampton University was one of the first colleges for African Americans.

Founded in 1868, Hampton University was one of the first colleges for African Americans.

EXERCISE 32–13 Major uses of the comma - 2 of 5: In each pair, choose the sentence that uses commas correctly. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

3 of 5

Aunt Emilia was an impossible, demanding guest.

Aunt Emilia was an impossible demanding guest.

EXERCISE 32–13 Major uses of the comma - 3 of 5: In each pair, choose the sentence that uses commas correctly. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

4 of 5

The French Mirage, a high-tech fighter, is an astonishing machine to fly.

The French Mirage a high-tech fighter is an astonishing machine to fly.

EXERCISE 32–13 Major uses of the comma - 4 of 5: In each pair, choose the sentence that uses commas correctly. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.

5 of 5

At the bottom of the ship’s rusty hold sat several, well-preserved trunks, reminders of a bygone era of sea travel.

At the bottom of the ship’s rusty hold sat several well-preserved trunks, reminders of a bygone era of sea travel.

EXERCISE 32–13 Major uses of the comma - 5 of 5: In each pair, choose the sentence that uses commas correctly. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to see your score and item-by-item explanations; your activity will be recorded in your instructor's gradebook.