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#GRAMMAR 13.1 PRACTICE (due date: Wednesday, October 12)

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PART 1 of 1

DIRECTIONS:
1. In TWENTY of the sentences, insert a comma to separate the independent clauses. (20 points)
*Copy and paste the entire sentence into the box.
*You may only add EXACTLY one comma.

2. In FIVE of the sentences, a comma is not required. Write none in the box. (5 points)
Question 1
1.

The avalanche thundered down the slope but luckily it missed the chalet.

Question 2
2.

I dared him to cross the river and he took me up on it.

Question 3
3.

That movie is so boring yet it seems to be drawing crowds.

Question 4
4.

The wind sprang up and the air turned cold.

Question 5
5.

The wolf howled over the hills and another answered him across the valley.

Question 6
6.

Do you want to stay behind or come with us?

Question 7
7.

Are the puppies blind or can they see already?

Question 8
8.

The soldiers raced for the pass but the enemy had escaped.

Question 9
9.

I took several rolls of pictures and they’ll be ready tomorrow.

Question 10
10.

Can you operate your computer or do you want some help?

Question 11
11.

He threw me the book and dashed out the door.

Question 12
12.

The air is chilly yet it’s a relief after the heat.

Question 13
13.

I am not washing the dishes nor tidying my bedroom.

Question 14
14.

Hakeem weeded the garden and his mom picked the vegetables.

Question 15
15.

The lightning hit the barn but it didn’t catch fire.

Question 16
16.

Is it raining or did you just wash your hair?

Question 17
17.

I’ve been to Kansas but I’ve never seen Oklahoma.

Question 18
18.

The cat is napping on the chair and the dog is sleeping under the bed.

Question 19
19.

Felipe’s first language is Spanish and André speaks French.

Question 20
20.

Georgetown has eliminated one-third of its graduate programs and recently decided to close its dental school.

Question 21
21.

Ana’s favorite subject is geography but she’s better at math.

Question 22
22.

We wanted to buy that tape but the store was sold out.

Question 23
23.

I’d talk louder but I’m afraid I’d wake the baby.

Question 24
24.

Louis is going to buy a new skateboard or buy a new bicycle.

Question 25
25.

Can you babysit tonight or do you already have plans?