Commas and Clauses

Although it was raining we decided to go for a walk.

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When the movie ended everyone applauded.

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Because she studied hard she aced the test.

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• This sentence does NOT need a comma.

If you don’t hurry we’ll be late for the bus.

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• This sentence does NOT need a comma.

Since he was feeling sick he stayed home from school.

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• This sentence does NOT need a comma.

After we finished dinner we watched a movie.

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• This sentence does NOT need a comma.

Even though he was tired he continued working.

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• This sentence does NOT need a comma.

Unless you apologize she won’t talk to you.

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• This sentence does NOT need a comma.

While she was reading her cat curled up beside her.

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• This sentence does NOT need a comma.

Before we leave we need to pack our bags.

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• This sentence does NOT need a comma.