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Because she has been working so hard in math she expects to get a good grade.
Because she has been working so hard in math, she expects 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 attend films and read but I enjoy going to concerts the most.
I like to watch television, attend films, and read, 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 frig has a list of paper with four jobs written on it wash the dishes, feed the dog, mow the lawn, and clean out the garage.
Our frig has a list 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 of the 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 dog food.
400
Beth didn't work hard on the paper, in fact she never tries-- that Mr. Brewer assigned.
Beth didn't work hard on the paper--in fact she never tries-- that Mr. Brewer assigned.
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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