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

NOT HAPPY WITH YOUR SCORE?
REDO CODE: TSA56R

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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)

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

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

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

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The wind sprang up and the air turned cold.

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

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Do you want to stay behind or come with us?

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Are the puppies blind or can they see already?

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

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

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

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He threw me the book and dashed out the door.

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

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I am not washing the dishes nor tidying my bedroom.

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Hakeem weeded the garden and his mom picked the vegetables.

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

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Is it raining or did you just wash your hair?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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NOT HAPPY WITH YOUR SCORE?

PART 1 of 1

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

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

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

The wind sprang up and the air turned cold.

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

Do you want to stay behind or come with us?

Are the puppies blind or can they see already?

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

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

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

He threw me the book and dashed out the door.

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

I am not washing the dishes nor tidying my bedroom.

Hakeem weeded the garden and his mom picked the vegetables.

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

Is it raining or did you just wash your hair?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Can you babysit tonight or do you already have plans?