EXERCISE P1–12 Major uses of the comma

EXERCISE P1-12Major uses of the comma

This exercise covers all uses of the comma. 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.)

Example

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On January 15, 2012 our office moved to 29 Commonwealth Avenue, Mechanicsville VA 23111.

Possible revision:

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Answer: On January 15, 2012, our office moved to 29 Commonwealth Avenue, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.
EXERCISE P1-12 Major uses of the comma All uses of the comma - This exercise covers all uses of the comma. 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.) - On January 15, 2012 our office moved to 29 Commonwealth Avenue, Mechanicsville VA 23111.

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The coach having bawled us out thoroughly, we left the locker room with his harsh words ringing in our ears.

Possible revision:

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Answer: Correct
EXERCISE P1-12 Major uses of the comma All uses of the comma - This exercise covers all uses of the comma. 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.) - The coach having bawled us out thoroughly, we left the locker room with his harsh words ringing in our ears.

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Ms. Carlson you are a valued customer whose satisfaction is very important to us.

Possible revision:

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Answer: Ms. Carlson, you are a valued customer whose satisfaction is very important to us.
EXERCISE P1-12 Major uses of the comma All uses of the comma - This exercise covers all uses of the comma. 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.) - Ms. Carlson you are a valued customer whose satisfaction is very important to us.

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Mr. Mundy was born on July 22, 1939 in Arkansas, where his family had lived for four generations.

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Answer: Mr. Mundy was born on July 22, 1939, in Arkansas, where his family had lived for four generations.
EXERCISE P1-12 Major uses of the comma All uses of the comma - This exercise covers all uses of the comma. 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.) - Mr. Mundy was born on July 22, 1939 in Arkansas, where his family had lived for four generations.

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Her board poised at the edge of the half-pipe, Nina waited her turn to drop in.

Possible revision:

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k+V5p+tRVhC6ZQpJ580/ahyJNPw=
Answer: Correct
EXERCISE P1-12 Major uses of the comma All uses of the comma - This exercise covers all uses of the comma. 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.) - Her board poised at the edge of the half-pipe, Nina waited her turn to drop in.