Exercise: Using commas with contrasting elements, interjections, direct address, and tag questions

Revise each of the following sentences, using commas to set off parenthetical and transitional expressions, contrasting elements, interjections, words used in direct address, and tag questions.

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  1. One must consider the society as a whole not just its parts.
    One must consider the society as a whole not just its parts.
  2. Drinking caffeinated beverages can in fact be good for your health.
    Drinking caffeinated beverages can in fact be good for your health.
  3. You don’t expect me to read this speech do you?
    You don’t expect me to read this speech do you?
  4. Coming in ahead of schedule and under budget it appears is the only way to keep this client happy.
    Coming in ahead of schedule and under budget it appears is the only way to keep this client happy.
  5. Believe me Jenna I had no idea things would turn out this way.
    Believe me Jenna I had no idea things would turn out this way.