Comma Placement - Exercise 3
Comma Placement After Subordinate (or Dependent) Clauses
Instructions
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Each sentence should contain a comma. Select the pair of words between which the comma
should be placed. Do this by clicking on the red button next to your choice. This will turn
the button yellow.
If you accidentally click on the wrong button, simply click on the button you meant to
select.
Now proceed to the next sentence and continue in the same manner until you have finished
all 10 sentences.
Click on "Show my Score" to determine your percentage score. All correct answers will be lit
in green.
Questions
1. Because the semester is over he will find a job for the summer.
because--the
over--he
find--the
2. Since we have now painted the kitchen we may as well paint the living room.
painted--the
kitchen--we
well--paint
3. Whenever you do a job like painting you always have to open windows for ventilation.
painting--you
always--have
windows--for
4. Though I hate this kind of work I know it needs it needs to be done.
hate--this
kind--of
work--I
5. While we`re at it we should probably replace the cupboards, too.
it--we
probably--replace
replace--the
6. If the weather continues to be cold and cloudy I won`t mind doing these chores.
cloudy--I
mind--doing
doing--these
7. Before we make a final decision on the kind of cupboards we want we should shop
around for the best price.
decision--on
cupboards--we
want--we
8. Although remodeling can be expensive there are ways to keep the cost down.
remodeling--can
expensive--there
ways--to
9. Unless you`re looking for the very best kind of wood or marble cabinets you can
sometimes find the lesser expensive ones at discount stores.
cabinets--you
sometimes--find
ones--at
10. In order to ensure that you get exactly what you want it`s always a good idea to take
your time.
ensure--that
want--it's
idea--to