EXERCISE 33–1 Unnecessary commas

EXERCISE 33–1 Unnecessary commas

Delete any unnecessary commas in the following sentences. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time.

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After the morning rains cease, the swimmers emerge from their cottages.

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Answer: Correct
EXERCISE 33–1 Unnecessary commas - Delete any unnecessary commas in the following sentences. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - After the morning rains cease, the swimmers emerge from their cottages.

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Tricia’s first artwork was a bright, blue, clay dolphin.

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Answer: Tricia’s first artwork was a bright blue clay dolphin.
EXERCISE 33–1 Unnecessary commas - Delete any unnecessary commas in the following sentences. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - Tricia’s first artwork was a bright, blue, clay dolphin.

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Some modern musicians, (trumpeter John Hassell is an ex-ample) blend several cultural traditions into a unique sound.

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Answer: Some modern musicians (trumpeter John Hassell is an example) blend several cultural traditions into a unique sound.
EXERCISE 33–1 Unnecessary commas - Delete any unnecessary commas in the following sentences. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - Some modern musicians, (trumpeter John Hassell is an ex-ample) blend several cultural traditions into a unique sound.

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Myra liked hot, spicy foods such as, chili, kung pao chicken, and buffalo wings.

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Answer: Myra liked hot, spicy foods such as chili, kung pao chicken, and buffalo wings.
EXERCISE 33–1 Unnecessary commas - Delete any unnecessary commas in the following sentences. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - Myra liked hot, spicy foods such as, chili, kung pao chicken, and buffalo wings.

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On the display screen, was a soothing pattern of light and shadow.

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Answer: On the display screen was a soothing pattern of light and shadow.
EXERCISE 33–1 Unnecessary commas - Delete any unnecessary commas in the following sentences. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Save to save your work and return to it. Click Submit to record your activity in your instructor's gradebook. You can also review your response at any time. - On the display screen, was a soothing pattern of light and shadow.