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When should commas be used to separate independent clauses?

After an introductory phrase

After a coordinating conjunction (correct)

After a preposition

Before any conjunction

Which of the following is an example of an incorrect comma use?

She was still quite upset although she had won the Oscar.

After the test but before lunch, I went jogging.

The cat scratched at the door, while I was eating. (correct)

Having finished the test, he left the room.

Which word should be followed by a comma to separate introductory clauses?

if (correct)

that

In which case should a comma not be placed after the main clause?

When a dependent clause follows it Signup and view all the answers

Which type of phrase should be followed by a comma according to the text?

Participial phrase Signup and view all the answers

When should commas not be used between clauses?

Between independent and dependent clauses Signup and view all the answers

In which type of clause, following a verb expressing mental action, are commas not used to set off the clause?

Essential clauses Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a pair of commas in the middle of a sentence?

To set off nonessential clauses, phrases, or words Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence contains coordinate adjectives that should be separated by a comma?

The big red house Signup and view all the answers

When should commas be used in a series containing three or more words, phrases, or clauses?

To separate all items in the series Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence does not require commas for setting off nonessential elements?

The apples that fell out of the basket are bruised. Signup and view all the answers

When deciding whether adjectives are coordinate and should be separated by a comma, what question can you ask?

Does the sentence make sense if the adjectives are written in reverse order? Signup and view all the answers

'Students who cheat only harm themselves.' is an example of which type of clause?

'That' clause after nouns Signup and view all the answers