ENG II B: COMMAS EXERCISE 3 (SUMMATIVE)
Exercise 3:
On the line following the appropriate number write the words in each sentence that should be followed by a
comma; then place a comma after each of these words. If a sentence does not need a comma, write None.
EXAMPLE
1. Rita plays soccer volleyball and softball.
soccer, volleyball, ________________________________________________________________
1.
The photograph showed a happy mischievous little boy.
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2.
The professional soldier had served his country in wars in Germany Korea and Vietnam.
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3.
We studied the following authors in English class last semester: Richard Wright Lorraine Hansberry and
Margaret Walker.
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4.
My favorite dessert is a hot fudge sundae.
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5.
The committee suggested that the cafeteria serve a different selection each day that classes not be
interrupted by announcements and that pep rallies always be held during 5th period.
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6.
I love vanilla ice cream in a fresh crispy waffle cone.
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7.
Students will receive paper pencils rulers and notebooks at the beginning of the test..
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8.
This winter has been an abnormally cold icy snowy one.
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9.
To participate in any athletic program, you must possess skill ambition persistence and the ability to
sacrifice.
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10. The famous historic ship Old Ironsides is anchored in Boston.
KMH
taken in part from Warriner’s English Composition and Grammar, Fifth Course
Exercise 2, page 610
rev.02/14
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KMH
taken in part from Warriner’s English Composition and Grammar, Fifth Course
Exercise 2, page 610
rev.02/14