Punctuating Nonessentials

Dr. Fields who lectured at Browning Hall last night predicted another earthquake.

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TV commercials sometimes the most entertaining parts of a program are essentially flashy corporate propaganda.

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The students who did not come to class yesterday explained their absence to the teacher.

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The man to whom I spoke to was wearing a black hat.

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Only people who speak Russian should apply for the job.

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Saul having forgotten to save his work lost all of his revisions when his computer crashed.

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My left ankle which I broke last winter is still too weak for track.

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The teacher was annoyed when Brian who lives right across the street from school was late.

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The woman who did not attend the meeting said that she had to study for her chemistry exam.

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Some people don’t enjoy any game that they don’t win.

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