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EXERCISE 33–4 Misuses of the comma

EXERCISE 33–4Misuses of the comma

In each pair, click on the sentence that uses commas correctly.

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Question

Studies show that children, from single-child families, are as emotionally healthy as children from larger families.

Studies show that children from single-child families are as emotionally healthy as children from larger families.

EXERCISE 33–4 Misuses of the comma - 1 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that uses commas correctly.

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Luke requests the same three toppings on every pizza he orders: pineapple, onions, and, banana peppers.

Luke requests the same three toppings on every pizza he orders: pineapple, onions, and banana peppers.

EXERCISE 33–4 Misuses of the comma - 2 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that uses commas correctly.

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Canada geese typically begin to migrate south in September, and return north in February.

Canada geese typically begin to migrate south in September and return north in February.

EXERCISE 33–4 Misuses of the comma - 3 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that uses commas correctly.

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Although, I enjoy snow sports, I despise long winters.

Although I enjoy snow sports, I despise long winters.

EXERCISE 33–4 Misuses of the comma - 4 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that uses commas correctly.

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Question

Botswana shares borders with, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.

Botswana shares borders with Namibia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.

EXERCISE 33–4 Misuses of the comma - 5 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that uses commas correctly.

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On the top shelf of his bookcase, was a twenty-volume set of the Oxford English Dictionary.

On the top shelf of his bookcase was a twenty-volume set of the Oxford English Dictionary.

EXERCISE 33–4 Misuses of the comma - 6 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that uses commas correctly.

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The Venus flytrap and other carnivorous plants, consume insects to compensate for nitrogen shortages in the soil.

The Venus flytrap and other carnivorous plants consume insects to compensate for nitrogen shortages in the soil.

EXERCISE 33–4 Misuses of the comma - 7 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that uses commas correctly.

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Question

Mark Twain’s novel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, has earned both praise and criticism since its release in 1884. [Twain wrote more than one novel.]

Mark Twain’s novel Adventures of Huckleberry Finn has earned both praise and criticism since its release in 1884. [Twain wrote more than one novel.]

EXERCISE 33–4 Misuses of the comma - 8 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that uses commas correctly.

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Question

Nadia will not move to Arizona, until she finds both a job and an apartment.

Nadia will not move to Arizona until she finds both a job and an apartment.

EXERCISE 33–4 Misuses of the comma - 9 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that uses commas correctly.

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The admissions representative said that, the college has a very active multicultural affairs office.

The admissions representative said that the college has a very active multicultural affairs office.

EXERCISE 33–4 Misuses of the comma - 10 of 10: In each pair, click on the sentence that uses commas correctly.