Commas
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After months of planning the students finally launched their community garden project.
After months of planning, the students finally launched their community garden project.
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Before submitting the essay students should review the rubric carefully.
Before submitting the essay, students should review the rubric carefully.
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The novel set during the Great Depression portrays a family struggling to maintain hope despite overwhelming hardship.
The novel set during the Great Depression portrays a family struggling to maintain hope despite overwhelming hardship.
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Maria wanted to join the debate team however she was nervous about speaking in front of a crowd.
Maria wanted to join the debate team; however, she was nervous about speaking in front of a crowd.
The collection of rare coins includes several pieces from the early nineteenth century.
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B. include
C. including
D. have included
A. NO CHANGE
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The novel which was published in 1925 continues to influence modern American literature.
The novel, which was published in 1925, continues to influence modern American literature.
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The hikers packed several essential items including water flashlights maps and extra food.
The hikers packed several essential items including water, flashlights, maps, and extra food.
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Although the storm had passed the streets were still flooded in several neighborhoods.
Although the storm had passed, the streets were still flooded in several neighborhoods.
Each of the students must bring their laptop to the testing session.
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B. his or her
C. our
D. them
B. his or her
The new policy had a significant affect on the company’s hiring practices.
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B. affective
C. effect
D. affecting
C. effect
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The teacher explained that revision is not just editing for grammar but reconsidering ideas organization and clarity.
The teacher explained that revision is not just editing for grammar but reconsidering ideas, organization, and clarity.
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My brother who studies marine biology spends most weekends volunteering at the aquarium.
My brother, who studies marine biology, spends most weekends volunteering at the aquarium.
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During the presentation the speaker discussed climate change renewable energy and conservation efforts.
During the presentation, the speaker discussed climate change, renewable energy, and conservation efforts.
When Maya arrived at the library, she finds that all the computers were already in use.
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B. found
C. finding
D. will find
B. found
The biography gives a brief summary of the author’s early childhood years.
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B. summary
C. short brief summary
D. briefly summarizes
B. summary
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While conducting research for her history paper Maria discovered several primary sources that challenged the textbook’s narrative.
While conducting research for her history paper, Maria discovered several primary sources that challenged the textbook’s narrative.
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The teacher noticing that many students were confused paused the lecture to clarify the assignment
The teacher, noticing that many students were confused, paused the lecture to clarify the assignment.
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The hikers exhausted after hours of climbing finally reached the summit just before sunset.
The hikers, exhausted after hours of climbing, finally reached the summit just before sunset.
The committee valued organization, creativity, and that members communicate clearly.
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B. members clearly communicating
C. members communicate clearly
D. clear communication from members
D. clear communication from members
The coach tried to ensure that every player understood the new strategy.
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B. reassure
C. assure
D. insure
A. NO CHANGE
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The documentary explores the lives of several scientists including Rosalind Franklin whose work contributed to the discovery of DNA’s structure.
The documentary explores the lives of several scientists including Rosalind Franklin, whose work contributed to the discovery of DNA’s structure.
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The students reviewed their essays carefully searching for errors in grammar punctuation and sentence structure.
The students reviewed their essays, carefully searching for errors in grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure.
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The painting displayed in the museum’s central gallery draws hundreds of visitors each day.
The painting displayed in the museum’s central gallery draws hundreds of visitors each day.
The author describes the setting vividly and introduced the main character in the first chapter.
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B. introducing
C. introduces
D. had introduced
c. introduces
The organization encourages students to volunteer and community service opportunities.
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B. students volunteering and community service opportunities
C. students to volunteer and participate in community service opportunities
D. volunteering students and community service opportunities
C. students to volunteer and participate in community service opportunities