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Does this sentence need a comma? If so, where? In theory, the dark smoke from the burning oil wells absorbs sunlight and the surrounding air is heated.
Comma + conjunction connects independent clauses. In theory, the dark smoke from the burning oil wells absorbs sunlight, and the surrounding air is heated.
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Does the following sentence need a comma? If so, where? (Where is the subordinating conjunction?) I wanted to get more soda because it’s hard to eat popcorn without it.
No comma needed. Subordinating conjunction = because
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(adj.) extremely hopeless or wretched; bottomless
What is abysmal?
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Does the following sentence need commas? If so, where? My son the policeman will be visiting us next week.
My son, the policeman, will be visiting us next week.
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Is the following citation correct? If not, how can it be corrected? The parlor metaphor of writing describes writing as entering into a conversation, as in arriving late and a parlor and talking to guests who have been there long before you have (7).
Missing author or title of work. The parlor metaphor of writing describes writing as entering into a conversation, as in arriving late and a parlor and talking to guests who have been there long before you have (Smith 7).
200
Does this sentence need a comma? If so, where? The anticipation that biological and chemical weapons would be used caused unprecedented stress for the troops.
No comma needed. Conjunction "and" connects objects, not independent clauses.
200
Does the following sentence need a comma? If so, where? (Where is the subordinating conjunction?) Because it’s hard to eat popcorn without it I wanted to get more soda.
Because it’s hard to eat popcorn without it, I wanted to get more soda. Subordinating conjunction = because
200
(v.) to feel or express regret or disapproval
What is deplore?
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Does the following sentence need commas? If so, where? The captain ordered the ship's carpenters to assemble the shallop a large rowboat.
The captain ordered the ship's carpenters to assemble the shallop, a large rowboat.
200
Is the following citation correct? If not, how can it be corrected? In “Argument as Emergence, Rhetoric as Love,” Jim Corder explains that “everyone is an argument.” (1)
Punctuation needs to go after the citation. In “Argument as Emergence, Rhetoric as Love,” Jim Corder explains that “everyone is an argument” (1).
300
Does this sentence need a comma? If so, where? It seems that she answered the question easily but her answer was actually quite complex.
Comma + conjunction connects independent clauses. It seems that she answered the question easily, but her answer was actually quite complex.
300
Does the following sentence need a comma? If so, where? (Where is the subordinating conjunction?) After staying up all night last night studying for my Algebra exam I was so tired all day today.
After staying up all night last night studying for my Algebra exam, I was so tired all day today. Subordinating conjunction = after
300
(adj.) cheerful, optimistic
What is sanguine?
300
Does the following sentence need commas? If so, where? Elizabeth Teague a sweet and lovable girl grew up to be a mentally troubled woman.
Elizabeth Teague, a sweet and lovable girl, grew up to be a mentally troubled woman.
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Is the following citation correct? If not, how can it be corrected? David Sedaris's Me Talk Pretty One Day takes place at a school in Paris (Sedaris 1).
Author is already indicated in the sentence, so his name does not need to be included in the parenthetical citation. David Sedaris's Me Talk Pretty One Day takes place at a school in Paris (1).
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Does this sentence need a comma? If so, where? It can be beneficial to register for classes early yet each student must wait his or her turn.
Comma + conjunction connects independent clauses. It can be beneficial to register for classes early, yet each student must wait his or her turn.
400
Does the following sentence need a comma? If so, where? (Where is the subordinating conjunction?) Unless Jerry is dating someone Jerry and Elaine always go to movies together.
Unless Jerry is dating someone, Jerry and Elaine always go to movies together. Subordinating conjunction = unless
400
I try to provide my children with ___ advice instead of counsel that is simply based on rumor and theory
What is pragmatic?
400
Does the following sentence need commas? If so, where? An above-average student and talented musician John made his family proud.
An above-average student and talented musician, John made his family proud.
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Is the following citation correct? If not, how can it be corrected? The opening lines of the novel are “Lolita, light of my life, fire of my loins" (Nabokov, 1).
No comma needed between the author's last name and page number. The opening lines of the novel are “Lolita, light of my life, fire of my loins" (Nabokov 1).
500
Does this sentence need a comma? If so, where? Analyzing the data reveals public support of conflict for as environmental issues become a variable, attitudes towards war become more complex.
Comma + conjunction connects independent clauses. Analyzing the data reveals public support of conflict, for as environmental issues become a variable, attitudes towards war become more complex.
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Does the following sentence need a comma? If so, where? (Where is the subordinating conjunction?) Mad Season is a great band even though they only put out one album.
No comma needed. Subordinating conjunction = even though
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A ___ symbol of love found everywhere on Valentine’s Day is the heart.
What is ubiquitous?
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Does the following sentence need commas? If so, where? Walter the playboy and writer is very attached to his mother Mrs. Hammon.
Walter, the playboy and writer, is very attached to his mother, Mrs. Hammon.
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Is the following citation correct? If not, how can it be corrected? The opening lines of the novel Lolita are "Lolita, light of my life, fire of my loins" (Lolita 1).
The author's last name goes in the parenthetical citation, not the title of the work. Only use the title of the work when the author is unknown. The opening lines of the novel are "Lolita, light of my life, fire of my loins" (Nabokov 1).