EXERCISE P1–2 Commas with independent clauses and introductory elements

EXERCISE P1-2Commas with independent clauses and introductory elements

Add or delete commas where necessary in the following sentences. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below.

Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.)

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J. R. R. Tolkien finished writing his draft of The Lord of the Rings trilogy in 1949 but the first book in the series wasn’t published until 1954.

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Answer: J. R. R. Tolkien finished writing his draft of The Lord of the Rings trilogy in 1949, but the first book in the series wasn’t published until 1954.
EXERCISE P1-2 Commas with independent clauses and introductory elements Commas with independent clauses and introductory elements - Add or delete commas where necessary in the following sentences. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.) - J. R. R. Tolkien finished writing his draft of The Lord of the Rings trilogy in 1949 but the first book in the series wasn’t published until 1954.

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In the first two minutes of its ascent the space shuttle had broken the sound barrier and reached a height of over twenty-five miles.

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Answer: In the first two minutes of its ascent, the space shuttle had broken the sound barrier and reached a height of over twenty-five miles.
EXERCISE P1-2 Commas with independent clauses and introductory elements Commas with independent clauses and introductory elements - Add or delete commas where necessary in the following sentences. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.) - In the first two minutes of its ascent the space shuttle had broken the sound barrier and reached a height of over twenty-five miles.

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German shepherds can be gentle guide dogs or they can be fierce attack dogs.

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Answer: German shepherds can be gentle guide dogs, or they can be fierce attack dogs.
EXERCISE P1-2 Commas with independent clauses and introductory elements Commas with independent clauses and introductory elements - Add or delete commas where necessary in the following sentences. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.) - German shepherds can be gentle guide dogs or they can be fierce attack dogs.

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Some former professional cyclists admit that the use of performance-enhancing drugs is widespread in cycling but they argue that no rider can be competitive without doping.

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Answer: Some former professional cyclists admit that the use of performance-enhancing drugs is widespread in cycling, but they argue that no rider can be competitive without doping.
EXERCISE P1-2 Commas with independent clauses and introductory elements Commas with independent clauses and introductory elements - Add or delete commas where necessary in the following sentences. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.) - Some former professional cyclists admit that the use of performance-enhancing drugs is widespread in cycling but they argue that no rider can be competitive without doping.

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As an intern, I learned most aspects of the broadcasting industry but I never learned about fundraising.

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Answer: As an intern, I learned most aspects of the broadcasting industry, but I never learned about fundraising.
EXERCISE P1-2 Commas with independent clauses and introductory elements Commas with independent clauses and introductory elements - Add or delete commas where necessary in the following sentences. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.) - As an intern, I learned most aspects of the broadcasting industry but I never learned about fundraising.