Major uses of the comma 3

In each pair, click on the sentence that uses commas correctly. In the correct sentence, all commas that appear are necessary.

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Example

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◯ The temperature was 104 degrees, and Eric’s car was not equipped with air conditioning.
◯ The temperature was 104 degrees and Eric’s car was not equipped with air conditioning.
Major uses of the comma 3 – 1

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◯ When I saw the look on my father’s face, I wanted to turn around, and beg the sheriff to let me spend the night in jail.
◯ When I saw the look on my father’s face, I wanted to turn around and beg the sheriff to let me spend the night in jail.
Major uses of the comma 3 – 2

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◯ While we were eating, a bat swooped overhead and interrupted our conversation.
◯ While we were eating a bat swooped overhead and interrupted our conversation.
Major uses of the comma 3 – 3

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◯ In the old wedding ceremony, brides promised to love, honor, and obey their husbands.
◯ In the old wedding ceremony, brides promised to love, honor and obey their husbands.
Major uses of the comma 3 – 4

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◯ City Café is noted for its spicy, vegetarian dishes and its friendly, efficient service.
◯ City Café is noted for its spicy vegetarian dishes and its friendly, efficient service.
Major uses of the comma 3 – 5

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◯ B. B. King and Lucille, his customized black Gibson, have electrified audiences all over the world.
◯ B. B. King and Lucille, his customized black Gibson have electrified audiences all over the world.
Major uses of the comma 3 – 6

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◯ Back up your computer before a thunderstorm to prevent possible severe, irreversible damage to your hard drive.
◯ Back up your computer before a thunderstorm to prevent possible severe irreversible damage to your hard drive.
Major uses of the comma 3 – 7

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◯ Among Louisa May Alcott’s many writings, the most popular was her novel, Little Women. [Alcott wrote more than one novel.]
◯ Among Louisa May Alcott’s many writings, the most popular was her novel Little Women. [Alcott wrote more than one novel.]
Major uses of the comma 3 – 8

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◯ In 1845 came the publication of Douglass’s first autobiography, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave.
◯ In 1845 came the publication of Douglass’s first autobiography Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave.
Major uses of the comma 3 – 9

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◯ Nursing is physically and mentally demanding, yet the pay is low.
◯ Nursing is physically and mentally demanding yet the pay is low.
Major uses of the comma 3 – 10