Commas
Insert commas where they are needed:
She ran out the door jumped in the car and sped off down the road.
She ran out the door, jumped in the car, and sped off down the road.
Choose the topic sentence that is strongest:
a. I will tell you about my favorite parts of Christmas today.
b. Christmas is a splendid holiday filled with traditions and excitement.
c. I think Christmas is the best holiday.
b. Christmas is a splendid holiday filled with traditions and excitement.
In Greek myth, centaurs were half man and half horse apparently, that did not seem totally weird too people back than.
In Greek myth, centaurs were half man and half horse, apparently that did not seem totally weird to people back then.
You should read this novel — it's been ________ recommended by all the critics.
a. highly
b. truly
c. fully
d. deeply
a. highly
Insert commas where they are needed:
Under the bridge the fog made it difficult to see.
Under the bridge, the fog made it difficult to see.
Choose the topic sentence that is strongest:
a. Smoking can have several harmful effects on your body.
b. Smoking is bad.
c. Do you smoke?
a. Smoking can have several harmful effects on your body.
In japan, its considered good luck to cross the path of an black cat.
In Japan, it's considered back luck to cross the path of a black cat.
I am sure I would have regretted it if I ________ to take the job.
a. would agree
b. did agree
c. would have agreed
d. had agreed
d. had agreed
Insert commas where they are needed:
I was born in the 20th century on January 19 1997.
I was born in the 20th century on January 19, 1997.
Choose the strongest conclusion sentence:
a. In conclusion, cigarettes are bad.
b. Therefore, smoking can cause serious health problems.
c. This is why smoking is bad.
b. Therefore, smoking can cause serious health problems.
Aesop the writer of such famous fables as The Fox and the Grapes were a Greek slave.
Aesop, the writer of such famous fables as The Fox and the Grapes, was a Greek slave.
Jack's parents ________ and so I am sure they would love to go to the exhibition.
a. like Picasso's paintings very much
b. like very much Picasso's paintings
c. much Picasso's paintings like
d. much like Picasso's paintings
a. like Picasso's paintings very much
Insert commas where they are needed:
However because I have practice after school my mom will pick me up at 5.
However, because I have practice after school, my mom will pick me up at 5.
Choose the strongest conclusion sentence:
a. Christmas is good.
b. These are the reasons why I love Christmas.
c. Christmas is a spectacular holiday filled with many exciting events.
c. Christmas is a spectacular holiday filled with many exciting events.
aunt juanitas address is 230 pleasant lane oceanview california.
Aunt Juanita's address is 230 Pleasant Lane, Oceanview, California.
How _______ get back home if you lost your ticket?
a. have you
b. would you
c. might I
d. had you to
b. would you
Insert commas where they are needed:
The tree tall and bare stood through the frigid destructive wind.
The tree, tall and bare, stood through the frigid, destructive wind.
What is the purpose of a conclusion sentence?
a. To wrap up the paragraph
b. To restate the topic sentence
c. To bring up new information
a. To wrap up the paragraph
¼ of the people of nev. lives in las vegas and the rest live outside it.
One-fourth of the people in Nevada live in Las Vegas and the rest live outside it.
________ harshly he may speak to you, you can be sure that he has only your best interests at heart.
a. Whereas
b. However
c. Whether
d. Although
b. However