Answer to Question #316410 in English for DANA

Question

Complete the following exercises by inserting commas only where necessary. Follow the “13 Comma Rules” handout for guidance.

 

Rule 1:          1. That wall clock looks expensive but it doesn’t work.

                       2. He likes to buy expensive clothes but hates to pay the bills.

                       3. The lights went out so the guests had to leave early.

                       4. The store will have to stay open longer or it will lose money.

                       5. John has a large garden for he loves to grow vegetables.

 

Rule 2:          1. When the snow stopped we were able to leave.

                       2. As the stage curtain rose the audience clapped.

                       3. We stayed on the beach until the sun went down.

                       4. Although English is offered only in the mornings you can take

                       chemistry at night.

                       5. I am going to bed early tonight because I am tired.

Answer 1

1. That wall clock looks expensive, but it doesn’t work.
2. He likes to buy expensive clothes but hates to pay the bills.
3. The store will have to stay open longer, or it will lose money.
4. The lights went out, so the guests had to leave early.
5. John has a large garden, for he loves to grow vegetables.

 

1. When the snow stopped, we were able to leave.
2. As the stage curtain rose, the audience clapped.
3. We stayed on the beach until the sun went down.
4. Although English is offered only in the mornings, you can take chemistry at night.
5. I am going to bed early tonight because I am tired.