EXERCISE P2–1 Unnecessary commas

EXERCISE P2-1Unnecessary commas

Delete any unnecessary commas 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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After the morning rains cease, the swimmers emerge from their cottages.

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Answer: Correct
EXERCISE P2-1 Unnecessary commas Unnecessary commas - Delete any unnecessary commas 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.) - After the morning rains cease, the swimmers emerge from their cottages.

2 of 5

Tricia’s first artwork was a bright, blue, clay dolphin.

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Answer: Tricia’s first artwork was a bright blue clay dolphin.
EXERCISE P2-1 Unnecessary commas Unnecessary commas - Delete any unnecessary commas 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.) - Tricia’s first artwork was a bright, blue, clay dolphin.

3 of 5

Some modern musicians, (trumpeter John Hassell is an ex-ample) blend several cultural traditions into a unique sound.

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Answer: Some modern musicians (trumpeter John Hassell is an example) blend several cultural traditions into a unique sound.
EXERCISE P2-1 Unnecessary commas Unnecessary commas - Delete any unnecessary commas 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 modern musicians, (trumpeter John Hassell is an ex-ample) blend several cultural traditions into a unique sound.

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Myra liked hot, spicy foods such as, chili, kung pao chicken, and buffalo wings.

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Answer: Myra liked hot, spicy foods such as chili, kung pao chicken, and buffalo wings.
EXERCISE P2-1 Unnecessary commas Unnecessary commas - Delete any unnecessary commas 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.) - Myra liked hot, spicy foods such as, chili, kung pao chicken, and buffalo wings.

5 of 5

On the display screen, was a soothing pattern of light and shadow.

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Answer: On the display screen was a soothing pattern of light and shadow.
EXERCISE P2-1 Unnecessary commas Unnecessary commas - Delete any unnecessary commas 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.) - On the display screen, was a soothing pattern of light and shadow.