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Don't forget to empty the trash vacuum the carpet and wash the windows.
Don't forget to empty the trash, vacuum the carpet, and wash the windows.
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Beth was a student whose intelligent conscientious mind earned her good grades.
Beth was a student whose intelligent, conscientious mind earned her good grades.
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You must go immediately or you will not get a place in the class.
You must go immediately, or you will not get a place in the class.
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Because she did not consult her calendar Merrill missed her date.
Because she did not consult her calendar, Merrill missed her date.
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The student who writes the best paper will receive the best grade.
The student who writes the best paper will receive the best grade. NO COMMAS!
200
It's time to do your homework finish your chores and practice the piano.
It's time to do your homework, finish your chores, and practice the piano.
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When the team failed to score the bored restless crowd began to shout.
When the team failed to score, the bored, restless crowd began to shout.
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I am copying this recipe for I want to make this dish someday.
I am copying this recipe, for I want to make this dish someday.
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To earn an “A” in Mr. Graber's grammar course one must work very hard.
To earn an “A” in Mr. Graber's grammar course, one must work very hard.
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Elias Moxley a famous trial lawyer will represent Ms.Tishman.
Elias Moxley, a famous trial lawyer, will represent Ms.Tishman.
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Young sassy Maria likes to get her hair done talk on the phone and visit Chicago.
Young, sassy Maria likes to get her hair done, talk on the phone, and visit Chicago.
300
Registration was improved this year by the addition of an efficient courteous staff.
Registration was improved this year by the addition of an efficient, courteous staff.
300
Harold fed the ugly cats and walked the hyper dog.
Harold fed the ugly cats and walked the hyper dog. NO COMMA!
300
To get to my house make a right hand turn.
To get to my house, make a right hand turn.
300
Ellen Terry who wrote letters to George Bernard Shaw was a famous actress.
Ellen Terry, who wrote letters to George Bernard Shaw, was a famous actress.
400
The English professor adjusted his glasses straightened his tie and began the lecture.
The English professor adjusted his glasses, straightened his tie, and began the lecture.
400
We saw several large apples on the young tree.
We saw several large apples on the young tree. NO COMMA!
400
No students stood in line so Mary walked straight to the registration table.
No students stood in line, so Mary walked straight to the registration table.
400
Before the war and bloodshed in that country the people were happy.
Before the war and bloodshed in that country, the people were happy.
400
A man who writes mysteries is visiting the school this week.
A man who writes mysteries is visiting the school this week. NO COMMAS!
500
Planning the itinerary buying supplies and packing emergency items are all part of good camping preparation.
Planning the itinerary, buying supplies, and packing emergency items are all part of good camping preparation.
500
Marianne’s light blue dress fluttered in the cool crisp breeze.
Marianne’s light blue dress fluttered in the cool, crisp breeze.
500
John traveled to the north of France and then the south of Spain.
John traveled to the north of France and then the south of Spain. NO COMMAS!
500
Lately I haven't felt like myself.
Lately, I haven't felt like myself.
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Mary realizing her bad situation tried to convince her boss to give her a raise.
Mary, realizing her bad situation, tried to convince her boss to give her a raise.