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EXERCISE 32–3 Commas with independent clauses and introductory elements

EXERCISE 32–3Commas with independent clauses and introductory elements

In each pair, choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.

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While I was driving a huge delivery truck ran through a red light.

While I was driving, a huge delivery truck ran through a red light.

EXERCISE 32–3 Commas with independent clauses and introductory elements - 1 of 5: In each pair, choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.

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Question

He pushed the car beyond the tollgate and poured a bucket of water on the smoking hood.

He pushed the car beyond the tollgate, and poured a bucket of water on the smoking hood.

EXERCISE 32–3 Commas with independent clauses and introductory elements - 2 of 5: In each pair, choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.

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Question

Lit by bright halogen lamps, hundreds of origami birds sparkled like diamonds in sunlight.

Lit by bright halogen lamps hundreds of origami birds sparkled like diamonds in sunlight.

EXERCISE 32–3 Commas with independent clauses and introductory elements - 3 of 5: In each pair, choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.

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Question

As the first chord sounded, Aileen knew that her spirits were about to rise.

As the first chord sounded Aileen knew that her spirits were about to rise.

EXERCISE 32–3 Commas with independent clauses and introductory elements - 4 of 5: In each pair, choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.

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Question

Many musicians of Bach’s time played several instruments but few mastered them as early or played with as much expression as Bach.

Many musicians of Bach’s time played several instruments, but few mastered them as early or played with as much expression as Bach.

EXERCISE 32–3 Commas with independent clauses and introductory elements - 5 of 5: In each pair, choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.