CABOT 105 - Introduction to Office Correspondence » Fall 2022 » Punctuation Practice Commas

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Question #1
Please choose the correct answer. 
A.   When we arrived at the convention, we saw immediately that we were overdressed for the occasion.
B.   When we arrived, at the convention, we saw immediately that we were overdressed for the occasion.
C.   When we arrived at the convention we saw immediately that we were overdressed for the occasion.
Question #2
Please choose the best answer:
A.   If you complete the enclosed card, and return it in two weeks, you will receive a free breakfast during your stay.
B.   If, you complete the enclosed card, and return it in two weeks, you will receive a free breakfast during your stay.
C.   If you complete the enclosed card and return it in two weeks, you will receive a free breakfast during your stay.
Question #3
Choose the best response: 
A.   Many musicians of Bach’s time played several instruments, but few mastered them, as early or played with as much expression as Bach.
B.   Many musicians of Bach’s time played several instruments, but few mastered them as early or played with as much expression as Bach.
C.   Many musicians of Bach’s time played several instruments but few mastered them as early or played with as much expression as Bach.
Question #4
Choose the best response: 
A.   When air-conditioning arrived in the workplace it had a large, measurable impact on productivity.
B.   When air-conditioning arrived in the workplace, it had a large measurable impact on productivity.
C.   When air-conditioning arrived in the workplace, it had a large, measurable impact on productivity.
Question #5
Choose the best response: 
A.   It was a small unimportant part, but I was happy to have it.
B.   It was a small unimportant part but I was happy to have it.
C.   It was a small, unimportant part, but I was happy to have it.
Question #6
Choose the best response: 
A.   Sally’s best friend, Sid Philips, has been playing the guitar since the age of seven
B.   Sally’s best friend Sid Philips has been playing the guitar since the age of seven
C.   Sally’s best friend, Sid Philips has been playing the guitar since the age of seven
Question #7
Choose the best response: 
A.   The gentleman, waiting for a prescription is Mr. Rhee.
B.   The gentleman waiting for a prescription, is Mr. Rhee.
C.   The gentleman waiting for a prescription is Mr. Rhee.
Question #8
Choose the best response: 
A.   Cyril was clad in a luminous orange rain suit, and a brilliant white helmet.
B.   Cyril was clad in a luminous orange rain suit and a brilliant white helmet.
C.   Cyril was clad in a luminous, orange rain suit, and a brilliant white helmet.
Question #9
Choose the best response:
A.   The woman running for council, seat in the fifth district has a long history of community service.
B.   The woman running for council seat in the fifth district has a long history of community service.
C.   The woman running for council seat in the fifth district, has a long history of community service.
Question #10
Choose the best response:
A.   She wore a black silk cape a rhinestone collar satin gloves, and high-tops.
B.   She wore, a black silk cape, a rhinestone collar, satin gloves and high-tops.
C.   She wore a black silk cape, a rhinestone collar, satin gloves and high-tops.

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