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100

Because she has been working so hard in math she hopes to get a good grade.

Because she has been working so hard in math, she hopes to get a good grade.

100
(Its, It's, Its') not the right size for me.
It's
100

Joe is sick consequently he won't be able to play in the game tonight.

Joe is sick; consequently, he won't be able to play in the game tonight.

100

All the garnishes on the platter are edible carrot curls, radish roses, and parsley sprigs.

All the garnishes on the platter are edible: carrot curls, radish roses, and parsley sprigs.

100

The economist's recommendation for the country--lower interest rates, higher employment, and less government spending, was rejected by the president.

The economist's recommendation for the country---lower interest rates, higher employment, and less government spending---was rejected by the president.

200

I like to watch television but I enjoy going to concerts the most.

I like to watch television, but I enjoy going to concerts the most.

200
If you have time, would you like to help out at my teams fundraising event?
team's
200

Oak burns slowly and makes a hot fire fir splits easily and makes better kindling.

Oak burns slowly and makes a hot fire; fir splits easily and makes better kindling.

200

There is only one candidate I can support Tom Nolan.

There is only one candidate I can support: Tom Nolan.

200

My sister Ann can you believe it got the lead in the play.

My sister Ann---can you believe it---got the lead in the play.

300
Ann my best friend just won a scholarship to Vanderbilt and will major in business.
Ann, my best friend, just won a scholarship to Vanderbilt and will major in business.
300
Jamies books are all over the living room.
Jamie's
300

I know starting early means I will get more done, however 5:30 a.m. is too early to get out of bed.

I know starting early means I will get more done; however, 5:30 a.m. is too early to get out of bed.

300

Our refrigerator has a piece of paper with four jobs written on it wash the dishes, feed the dog, mow the lawn, and clean out the garage.

Our refrigerator has a piece of paper with four jobs written on it: wash the dishes, feed the dog, mow the lawn, and clean out the garage.

300

Most of the boys on the basketball team in fact all but two made all-state.

Most of the boys on the basketball team---in fact all but two---made all-state.

400
The best teachers in my opinion are the ones who take time to answer questions.
The best teachers, in my opinion, are the ones who take time to answer questions.
400
All students stories were written really well.
students'
400

My aunt is a successful real estate agent however, she was unable to sell her own house.

My aunt is a successful real estate agent; however, she was unable to sell her own house.

400

After going to the grocery yesterday, we still had to return today for three things eggs, milk, and dog food.

After going to the grocery yesterday, we still had to return today for three things: eggs, milk, and juice.

400

Beth didn't work hard on the paper, she never really tries yet---she still received a good grade.

Beth didn't work hard that on the paper---she never really tries---yet she still received a good grade.

500
I don't really enjoy babysitting those loud energetic children.
I don't really enjoy babysitting those loud, energetic children.
500
The teachers need to return the childrens backpacks before the the dismissal bell rings.
children's
500

This conference has people who have come from Chicago, Illinois, Los Angeles, California, and Nashville, Tennessee.

This conference has people who have come from Chicago, Illinois; Los Angeles,California; and Nashville, Tennessee.

500

There are many types of paper including: college ruled, wide ruled, and plain copy paper.

There are many types of paper including college ruled, wide ruled, and plain copy paper.

500

It's long drive---more than 800 miles---to get to the beach.

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