Section H: Last Comma Rule (Practice)
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Add commas to the following sentences. Some sentences may not need any commas.
Questions and Answers
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The car which has a broken tail light is mine.
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The car which has a broken tail light is mine.
Correct Answer
A. The car which has a broken tail light is mine.Explanation
The given statement is a repetition of the same sentence. It states that the car with a broken tail light belongs to the speaker. The repetition emphasizes this fact and reinforces the ownership of the car.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The apples which are in the refrigerator are organic.
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The apples which are in the refrigerator are organic.
Correct Answer
A. The apples which are in the refrigerator are organic.Explanation
This statement is a repetition of the given information. It simply restates that the apples in the refrigerator are organic.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The apple in my hand which is organic is a red delicious.
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The apple in my hand, which is organic, is a red delicious.
Correct Answer
A. The apple in my hand, which is organic, is a red delicious.Explanation
The correct answer is "The apple in my hand, which is organic, is a red delicious." This answer is correct because it correctly uses commas to set off the nonessential clause "which is organic." The clause provides additional information about the apple but is not necessary for the sentence's main meaning. The use of commas indicates that the information is not essential and can be removed without changing the overall meaning of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The woman who is waving at us is my aunt.
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The woman who is waving at us is my aunt.
Correct Answer
A. The woman who is waving at us is my aunt.Explanation
This statement is a repetition of the given information. It simply states that the woman who is waving at "us" is the speaker's aunt.Rate this question:
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- 5.
That woman who happens to be my aunt is taking us out for lunch.
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That woman, who happens to be my aunt, is taking us out for lunch.
Correct Answer
A. That woman, who happens to be my aunt, is taking us out for lunch.Explanation
The correct answer is "That woman, who happens to be my aunt, is taking us out for lunch." The use of commas in this sentence is necessary to provide additional information about the woman. The phrase "who happens to be my aunt" is a nonessential clause that adds extra detail but can be removed without changing the meaning of the sentence. The commas indicate that this information is not essential to understanding the main idea of the sentence, which is that the woman is taking them out for lunch.Rate this question:
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This child who has been screaming for ten minutes has very poor manners.
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This child, who has been screaming for ten minutes, has very poor manners.
Correct Answer
A. This child, who has been screaming for ten minutes, has very poor manners.Explanation
The correct answer is "This child, who has been screaming for ten minutes, has very poor manners." The explanation is that the phrase "who has been screaming for ten minutes" is a nonrestrictive clause, providing additional information about the child. It is set off by commas to indicate that it is not essential to the meaning of the sentence. The main point of the sentence is that the child has very poor manners, and the nonrestrictive clause adds further detail about the child's behavior.Rate this question:
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- 7.
A balloon which has helium in it will float away if you let go.
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A balloon which has helium in it will float away if you let go.
Correct Answer
A. A balloon which has helium in it will float away if you let go.Explanation
Helium is a lighter-than-air gas, which means it has a lower density than the surrounding air. When a balloon is filled with helium, the gas inside the balloon is less dense than the air outside. This causes the balloon to become buoyant and float upwards. If you let go of the balloon, there is no force holding it down, so it will continue to rise until it reaches a point where the density of the surrounding air matches the density of the helium inside the balloon. At this point, the balloon will float at a stable height in the atmosphere.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Your bike which is a Trek is locked up in our garage.
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Your bike, which is a Trek, is locked up in our garage.
Correct Answer
A. Your bike, which is a Trek, is locked up in our garage.Explanation
The correct answer is "Your bike, which is a Trek, is locked up in our garage." This answer correctly uses commas to set off the nonessential information "which is a Trek." This additional information provides extra detail about the bike, but it is not necessary for understanding the main message of the sentence, which is that the bike is locked up in the garage.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Doug’s shirt which got stained is soaking right now.
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Doug’s shirt which got stained is soaking right now.
Correct Answer
A. Doug’s shirt which got stained is soaking right now.Explanation
The given sentence is a repetition of the same statement. It states that Doug's shirt, which got stained, is currently soaking.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The cell phone which is ringing must be in someone’s locker.
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The cell phone which is ringing must be in someone’s locker.
Correct Answer
A. The cell pHone which is ringing must be in someone’s locker.Explanation
This statement is a repetition of the given information. It simply restates that the cell phone which is ringing is located in someone's locker.Rate this question:
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- 11.
The doughnut which has mold on it has been sitting there for a week.
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The doughnut which has mold on it has been sitting there for a week.
Correct Answer
A. The doughnut which has mold on it has been sitting there for a week.Explanation
The given answer simply restates the information provided in the question. It confirms that the doughnut with mold on it has been sitting there for a week.Rate this question:
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- 12.
This year’s band fundraiser which involves selling pizza will begin next week.
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This year’s band fundraiser, which involves selling pizza, will begin next week.
Correct Answer
A. This year’s band fundraiser, which involves selling pizza, will begin next week.Explanation
The correct answer is "This year’s band fundraiser, which involves selling pizza, will begin next week." The explanation for this answer is that the phrase "which involves selling pizza" is a nonrestrictive clause that provides additional information about the band fundraiser. It is set off by commas because it is not essential to the meaning of the sentence. The sentence could still make sense without this clause, but the additional information adds context and detail.Rate this question:
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