ENG II B: COMMAS EXERCISE LEARNING TARGET 3 SUMMATIVE EXERCISE 1
KEY
Exercise 4:
On the line following the appropriate number, where the commas should be used, write the word preceding each
comma, the comma and the conjunction following it. If a sentence is correct as it is written, write C.
EXAMPLES
1.
1. New York led in the first inning by two runs but Houston was leading in the third inning by a
score of six to two.
runs, but _______________________________________________________________________
2. Patrick finished his letter and took it to the post office.
C______________________________________________________________________________
It is important to know first aid for an accident can happen at any time.
aid, for____________________________________________________________________________________
2.
More than 100,000 people in the United States die in accidents each year and many millions are injured.
year, and__________________________________________________________________________________
3.
Many household products can cause illness or even death yet they are often kept where small children
can reach them.
death, yet________________________________________________________________________________
4.
Biking accidents are common wherever cars and bicycles share the same road but bicycle lanes are
provided in many communities.
road, but_________________________________________________________________________________
5.
Car accidents are the leading cause of childhood fatalities but seat belts have saved many lives.
fatalities, but___________________________________________________________________________
6.
Everyone should know what to do in case of fire and different escape routes should be tested beforehand.
fire, and_________________________________________________________________________________
7.
To escape a fire, stay close to the floor, and be very cautious about opening doors.
C_________________________________________________________________________________________
8.
Hold your breath and keep low and protected behind a door as you open it for a blast of superheated air
from an adjoining room or hallway can be fatal.
breath, and
9.
it, for_______________________________________________________________________
An injured person should not be allowed to get up nor should liquid be given to an unconscious victim.
up, nor____________________________________________________________________________Over
KMH
taken in part from Warriner’s English Composition and Grammar, 3rd Course
Exercise 4, page 604-605
rev.02/14
10. Always have someone with you when you swim or you may find yourself without help when you need it.
swim, or__________________________________________________________________________________
KMH
taken in part from Warriner’s English Composition and Grammar, 3rd Course
Exercise 4, page 604-605
rev.02/14