EXERCISE P1–3 Commas with independent clauses and introductory elements

EXERCISE P1-3Commas with independent clauses and introductory elements

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

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EXERCISE P1-3 Commas with independent clauses and introductory elements - 1 of 5: In each pair, choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.

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EXERCISE P1-3 Commas with independent clauses and introductory elements - 2 of 5: In each pair, choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.

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EXERCISE P1-3 Commas with independent clauses and introductory elements - 3 of 5: In each pair, choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.

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EXERCISE P1-3 Commas with independent clauses and introductory elements - 4 of 5: In each pair, choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.

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EXERCISE P1-3 Commas with independent clauses and introductory elements - 5 of 5: In each pair, choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.