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Do you know where to place the commas in a sentence in which a modifying phrase, clause, or adverb appears after a conjunction?
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Which sentence is correct?
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Answer: a
Explanation: The comma is omitted before and because the conjunction separates the verbs in a compound predicate, but commas must set off the modifying phrase.Incorrect
Answer: a
Explanation: The comma is omitted before and because the conjunction separates the verbs in a compound predicate, but commas must set off the modifying phrase. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which sentence is correct?
Correct
Answer: a
Explanation: A comma is inserted before and because the conjunction separates independent clauses, but no commas are used around the modifying clause because it is essential to the meaning of the sentence. The sentence cannot read, “I forgot to set my alarm, and I would have been late for school.”Incorrect
Answer: a
Explanation: A comma is inserted before and because the conjunction separates independent clauses, but no commas are used around the modifying clause because it is essential to the meaning of the sentence. The sentence cannot read, “I forgot to set my alarm, and I would have been late for school.” -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which sentence is correct?
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Answer: a
Explanation: A comma is inserted before and because the conjunction separates independent clauses, and one comma follows the modifying clause—if she hadn’t arrived for dinner early—since the clause is long but essential to the meaning of the sentence. The sentence cannot read, “She forgot to confirm her reservation, and the restaurant would have given away her table.”Incorrect
Answer: a
Explanation: A comma is inserted before and because the conjunction separates independent clauses, and one comma follows the modifying clause—if she hadn’t arrived for dinner early—since the clause is long but essential to the meaning of the sentence. The sentence cannot read, “She forgot to confirm her reservation, and the restaurant would have given away her table.” -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which sentence is correct?
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Answer: c
Explanation: A comma precedes the conjunction joining the two independent clauses, and either commas or dashes can be used to set off the parenthetical element.Incorrect
Answer: c
Explanation: A comma precedes the conjunction joining the two independent clauses, and either commas or dashes can be used to set off the parenthetical element. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Which sentence is correct?
Correct
Answer: c
Explanation: When a transitional adverb, such as unfortunately, blends into a sentence, as in a, you could use commas around the term if you wish to emphasize the adverb, but they aren’t necessary. If the adverb separates the verb from its object, as in b, then commas are needed.Incorrect
Answer: c
Explanation: When a transitional adverb, such as unfortunately, blends into a sentence, as in a, you could use commas around the term if you wish to emphasize the adverb, but they aren’t necessary. If the adverb separates the verb from its object, as in b, then commas are needed.