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Exercise P1-3
Commas with independent clauses and introductory elements
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In each pair, choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.
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Example
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Correct. The comma follows the introductory phrase
To be considered for the position. For more help, see sections
P1-a and
P1-b.
Sorry. The comma is not in the correct place in this sentence. It should be after the entire introductory phrase, after
position. For more help, see sections
P1-a and
P1-b.
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2 of 5
Correct. No commas are necessary in this sentence. For more help, see sections
P1-a and
P1-b.
Sorry. The comma before
and is incorrect because it separates the two parts of a compound predicate (
was used and
was seen). For more help, see sections
P1-a and
P1-b.
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3 of 5
Correct. The comma before
so separates the two independent clauses. For more help, see sections
P1-a and
P1-b.
Sorry. This sentence needs a comma before the coordinating conjunction
so, to separate the two independent clauses. For more help, see sections
P1-a and
P1-b.
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4 of 5
Correct. The comma is correct after the introductory phrase
Using a variety of techniques. And no other comma is needed in the sentence. For more help, see sections
P1-a and
P1-b.
Sorry. A comma is needed after the introductory phrase
Using a variety of techniques. Also, the comma before
and is not correct because it separates the parts of a compound predicate (
grab . . . and imprint). For more help, see sections
P1-a and
P1-b.
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5 of 5
Correct. The comma is correct after the introductory phrase
By the end of the first quarter. For more help, see sections
P1-a and
P1-b.
Sorry. A comma is needed after the introductory phrase
By the end of the first quarter. For more help, see sections
P1-a and
P1-b.
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