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Punctuating with Subordinating Conjunctions

Some of the following complex sentences are punctuated correctly, and some are not. Choose “Correct” for every sentence that is correctly punctuated. If the punctuation is not correct, choose the correct punctuation.

For help with this exercise, see section 16b of Foundations First, Fifth Edition.

Question

Many people travel to winter carnivals in Rio de Janeiro and New Orleans, because the parties are famously wild and the weather is warm in those cities.
A. Many people travel to winter carnivals in Rio de Janeiro and New Orleans; because, the parties are famously wild and the weather is warm in those cities.
B. Many people travel to winter carnivals in Rio de Janeiro and New Orleans, because, the parties are famously wild and the weather is warm in those cities.
C. Many people travel to winter carnivals in Rio de Janeiro and New Orleans because the parties are famously wild and the weather is warm in those cities.
D. Correct

Punctuating with Subordinating Conjunctions: Some of the following complex sentences are punctuated correctly, and some are not. Choose “Correct” for every sentence that is correctly punctuated. If the punctuation is not correct, choose the correct punctuation. - Many people travel to winter carnivals in Rio de Janeiro and New Orleans, because the parties are famously wild and the weather is warm in those cities.
Question

Whereas visitors to Rio and New Orleans are often seeking escape from the cold the attractions at Québec City’s winter carnival emphasize ice and snow.
A. Whereas visitors to Rio and New Orleans are often seeking escape from the cold, the attractions at Québec City’s winter carnival emphasize ice and snow.
B. Whereas visitors to Rio and New Orleans are often seeking escape from the cold; the attractions at Québec City’s winter carnival emphasize ice and snow.
C. Whereas visitors to Rio and New Orleans are often seeking escape, from the cold the attractions at Québec City’s winter carnival emphasize ice and snow.
D. Correct

Punctuating with Subordinating Conjunctions: Some of the following complex sentences are punctuated correctly, and some are not. Choose “Correct” for every sentence that is correctly punctuated. If the punctuation is not correct, choose the correct punctuation. - Whereas visitors to Rio and New Orleans are often seeking escape from the cold the attractions at Québec City’s winter carnival emphasize ice and snow.
Question

Since Canadian winters can be long and harsh, the Carnaval de Québec has been held for more than a century to give the citizens something to do in midwinter.
A. Since Canadian winters can be long and harsh the Carnaval de Québec has been held for more than a century to give the citizens something to do in midwinter.
B. Since, Canadian winters can be long and harsh the Carnaval de Québec has been held for more than a century to give the citizens something to do in midwinter.
C. Since Canadian winters can be long and harsh, the Carnaval de Québec has been held for more than a century, to give the citizens something to do in midwinter.
D. Correct

Punctuating with Subordinating Conjunctions: Some of the following complex sentences are punctuated correctly, and some are not. Choose “Correct” for every sentence that is correctly punctuated. If the punctuation is not correct, choose the correct punctuation. - Since Canadian winters can be long and harsh, the Carnaval de Québec has been held for more than a century to give the citizens something to do in midwinter.
Question

Although canoes are no longer essential for transportation in Québec the Carnaval de Québec honors tradition with canoe races across the St. Lawrence River.
A. Although, canoes are no longer essential for transportation in Québec the Carnaval de Québec honors tradition with canoe races across the St. Lawrence River.
B. Although canoes are no longer essential for transportation in Québec, the Carnaval de Québec honors tradition with canoe races across the St. Lawrence River.
C. Although canoes are no longer essential, for transportation in Québec the Carnaval de Québec honors tradition with canoe races across the St. Lawrence River.
D. Correct

Punctuating with Subordinating Conjunctions: Some of the following complex sentences are punctuated correctly, and some are not. Choose “Correct” for every sentence that is correctly punctuated. If the punctuation is not correct, choose the correct punctuation. - Although canoes are no longer essential for transportation in Québec the Carnaval de Québec honors tradition with canoe races across the St. Lawrence River.
Question

Sculptors come from all over the world, so that they can compete in the ice-sculpting and snow-sculpting competitions held every year during the Carnaval de Québec.
A. Sculptors come from all over the world so that they can compete in the ice-sculpting, and snow-sculpting competitions held every year during the Carnaval de Québec.
B. Sculptors come from all over the world so that they can compete in the ice-sculpting and snow-sculpting competitions held every year during the Carnaval de Québec.
C. Sculptors come from all over the world so that they can compete, in the ice-sculpting and snow-sculpting competitions, held every year during the Carnaval de Québec.
D. Correct

Punctuating with Subordinating Conjunctions: Some of the following complex sentences are punctuated correctly, and some are not. Choose “Correct” for every sentence that is correctly punctuated. If the punctuation is not correct, choose the correct punctuation. - Sculptors come from all over the world, so that they can compete in the ice-sculpting and snow-sculpting competitions held every year during the Carnaval de Québec.

Question

If people attending the carnival are not awed by the snow and ice sculptures, they may be awed by the fact that some of the snow-sculpting teams that compete are from warm countries such as Mexico.

If people attending the carnival are not awed by the snow and ice sculptures they may be awed by the fact that some of the snow-sculpting teams that compete are from warm countries such as Mexico.

If people, attending the carnival, are not awed by the snow and ice sculptures, they may be awed by the fact that some of the snow-sculpting teams that compete are from warm countries such as Mexico.

If people attending the carnival are not awed by the snow and ice sculptures, they may be awed by the fact that some of the snow-sculpting teams, that compete are from warm countries such as Mexico.

Correct

Punctuating with Subordinating Conjunctions: Some of the following complex sentences are punctuated correctly, and some are not. Choose “Correct” for every sentence that is correctly punctuated. If the punctuation is not correct, choose the correct punctuation. - If people attending the carnival are not awed by the snow and ice sculptures, they may be awed by the fact that some of the snow-sculpting teams that compete are from warm countries such as Mexico.

Question

Carnaval visitors gasp, as they stare at a palace made of seven hundred tons of ice.
A. Carnaval visitors gasp as they stare at a palace made of seven hundred tons of ice.
B. Carnaval visitors gasp as they stare, at a palace made of seven hundred tons of ice.
C. Carnaval visitors gasp as they stare at a palace, made of seven hundred tons of ice.
D. Correct

Punctuating with Subordinating Conjunctions: Some of the following complex sentences are punctuated correctly, and some are not. Choose “Correct” for every sentence that is correctly punctuated. If the punctuation is not correct, choose the correct punctuation. - Carnaval visitors gasp, as they stare at a palace made of seven hundred tons of ice.
Question

After the sky grows dark each evening, fireworks light up the ice palace.
A. After the sky grows dark each evening fireworks light up the ice palace.
B. After, the sky grows dark each evening fireworks light up the ice palace.
C. After the sky grows dark each evening fireworks light up, the ice palace.
D. Correct

Punctuating with Subordinating Conjunctions: Some of the following complex sentences are punctuated correctly, and some are not. Choose “Correct” for every sentence that is correctly punctuated. If the punctuation is not correct, choose the correct punctuation. - After the sky grows dark each evening, fireworks light up the ice palace.
Question

Alcohol was served during most events at the Carnaval de Québec until city officials decided to make the festival more child-friendly in 1995.
A. Alcohol was served during most events at the Carnaval de Québec, until city officials decided to make the festival more child-friendly in 1995.
B. Alcohol was served during most events at the Carnaval de Québec until city officials decided, to make the festival more child-friendly in 1995.
C. Alcohol was served, during most events at the Carnaval de Québec, until city officials decided to make the festival more child-friendly in 1995.
D. Correct

Punctuating with Subordinating Conjunctions: Some of the following complex sentences are punctuated correctly, and some are not. Choose “Correct” for every sentence that is correctly punctuated. If the punctuation is not correct, choose the correct punctuation. - Alcohol was served during most events at the Carnaval de Québec until city officials decided to make the festival more child-friendly in 1995.
Question

Even though cognac breakfasts are no longer part of the winter carnival children and grown-ups alike can still get a thrill from inner-tube sledding.
A. Even though cognac breakfasts are no longer part of the winter carnival, children, and grown-ups alike can still get a thrill from inner-tube sledding.
B. Even though cognac breakfasts are no longer part of the winter carnival, children and grown-ups alike can still get a thrill from inner-tube sledding.
C. Even though cognac breakfasts are no longer part of the winter carnival, children and grown-ups alike, can still get a thrill from inner-tube sledding.
D. Correct

Punctuating with Subordinating Conjunctions: Some of the following complex sentences are punctuated correctly, and some are not. Choose “Correct” for every sentence that is correctly punctuated. If the punctuation is not correct, choose the correct punctuation. - Even though cognac breakfasts are no longer part of the winter carnival children and grown-ups alike can still get a thrill from inner-tube sledding.