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Comma Use with Introductory Elements - Exercise 2

Revise the following sentences by adding commas where they are needed. If a sentence is correct, type "correct" in the textbox. When you are finished, click on the "Check My Work" button at the bottom of the page.

1.  After splicing the film together try to run it through the machine smoothly.



2.  To find the treasure by the allowed time the hunters need to consult their clue sheets.



3.  No the sale does not begin until tomorrow.



4.  On the fourth of each month Jerry wrote a check for his rent.



5.  Hearing the guilty verdict the defendant fainted.



6.  Mabel worked overtime to earn extra money for her trip.



7.  Cracked into two pieces by the windstorm the tree soon fell onto the car.



8.  When you hear the secret knock you will know that it is time to open the door.



9.  People were arriving late because the traffic was at a complete standstill.



10.  Clumsily putting his fingers on the bow Jerry tried to open the package.



           

 

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