ENG 10 Grammar: 28.2 Commas (Intro & Nonessential) P. 168
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
EXERCISE 1: Using Commas after Introductory Material
Add commas where they are needed in the following sentence:
Though we probably do not think about it often we use soap everyday.
Correct as written
Though we probably do not think, about it often we use soap everyday.
Though we probably do not think about it often, we use soap everyday.
Though we probably do not think about it often, we use, soap, everyday.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.4.2C
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
EXERCISE 1: Using Commas after Introductory Material
Add commas where they are needed in the following sentence:
In fact a person who lives in the United States uses an average of twenty-eight pounds of soap and detergent a year.
Correct as written
In fact a person, who lives in the United States uses an average of twenty-eight pounds of soap and detergent a year.
In fact, a person who lives in the United States uses an average of twenty-eight pounds of soap and detergent a year.
In fact a person who lives in the United States, uses an average of twenty-eight pounds of soap and detergent a year.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.4.2C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
EXERCISE 1: Using Commas after Introductory Material
Add commas where they are needed in the following sentence:
According to old legends soap was invented over three thousand years ago.
Correct as written
According to old, legends soap was invented over three thousand years ago.
According to, old legends soap was invented over three thousand years ago.
According to old legends, soap was invented over three thousand years ago.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.4.2C
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
EXERCISE 1: Using Commas after Introductory Material
Add commas where they are needed in the following sentence:
On top of Sapo Hill in Rome fat from sacrificed animals was used to make soap.
Correct as written
On top of Sapo Hill in Rome fat, from sacrificed animals was used to make soap.
On top of Sapo Hill, in Rome fat from sacrificed animals was used to make soap.
On top of Sapo Hill in Rome, fat from sacrificed animals was used to make soap.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.4.2C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
EXERCISE 1: Using Commas after Introductory Material
Add commas where they are needed in the following sentence:
Working with caustic soda in the 1700's Nicolas Leblanc discovered that an inexpensive soap could be produced from salt.
Correct as written
Working with caustic soda in the 1700's, Nicolas Leblanc discovered that an inexpensive soap could be produced from salt.
Working with, caustic soda in the 1700's Nicolas Leblanc discovered that an inexpensive soap could be produced from salt.
Working with caustic soda, in the 1700's Nicolas Leblanc discovered that an inexpensive soap could be produced from salt.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.4.2C
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
EXERCISE 2: Setting Off Parenthetical Expressions
Insert commas as necessary to set off parenthetical expressions.
We have enough paper plates left over I think.
Correct as written
We have enough, paper plates left over I think.
We have enough, paper plates, left over I think.
We have enough paper plates left over, I think.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.4.2C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
EXERCISE 2: Setting Off Parenthetical Expressions
Insert commas as necessary to set off parenthetical expressions.
The suit nevertheless needed drastic alterations before I could wear it.
Correct as written
The suit nevertheless, needed drastic alterations, before I could wear it.
The suit, nevertheless, needed drastic alterations before I could wear it.
The suit, nevertheless needed drastic alterations before I could wear it.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.4.2C
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