ENG II B: COMMAS EXERCISE LEARNING TARGET 3 SUMMATIVE EXERCISE 1
KEY
The sentences in this exercise contain independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions. After the
sentence, write the word preceding each needed comma. Add the comma and the conjunction following it. If a
sentence is correct, without commas, write ‘no comma needed’ after the sentence.
EXAMPLES
1.
1. Uncle Phil carefully maneuvered the boat through the narrow channel and Lynn began
baiting the hooks.
channel, and____________________________________________________________________
All students must arrive on time for no one will be admitted late.
for, no___________________________________________________________________________________
2.
The newspaper review complimented every performance in the movie but the leading actress received
the strongest praise.
movie, but________________________________________________________________________________
3.
A few spectators tried to climb over the fence but the police ordered them back.
fence, but________________________________________________________________________________
4.
Environmentalists who try to prevent the destruction of valuable land and water areas must stay alert or
their efforts may be frustrated by their opponents.
alert, or_________________________________________________________________________________
5.
In general, people today work fewer hours than their grandparents did yet for some the difference is not
great.
_did, yet_________________________________________________________________________________
6.
The cost of living is rising for consumers must pay higher prices for gasoline and other products.
__rising, for_______________________________________________________________________________
7.
Our guide led and we followed closely.
___led, and_______________________________________________________________________________
8.
Although the manager had signaled for a bunt, Patricia hit a home run and later the manager said nothing
about disobeying instructions.
___run, and_______________________________________________________________________________
9.
She said she did not like the story in the science fiction magazine nor did she enjoy the illustrations.
___magazine, nor___________________________________________________________________Over
KMH
taken in part from Warriner’s English Composition and Grammar, 4th Course
Exercise 3, page 573-574
rev.02/14
10. High-school graduates may go on to college or they may prefer to begin a career immediately.
___college, or____________________________________________________________________________
KMH
taken in part from Warriner’s English Composition and Grammar, 4th Course
Exercise 3, page 573-574
rev.02/14