English: Punctuation for Clauses and Phrases Flashcards
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Which sentence correctly uses commas around an interrupting clause?
Answer: The plan, which we approved last week, is ready.
A nonrestrictive clause beginning with 'which' is set off by paired commas.
Choose the correct punctuation: "We left early ___ the traffic was terrible."
Answer: , because
A comma plus subordinating conjunction smoothly links the clauses.
Which sentence correctly punctuates a series of phrases?
Answer: We hiked through the woods, across the river and over the hill.
Items in a series are separated by commas.
Identify the correctly punctuated sentence with a trailing dependent clause.
Answer: She smiled because she was happy.
A dependent clause following the main clause usually needs no comma.
Which option correctly joins these clauses: "The lecture was long ___ it was fascinating."?
Answer: , yet
A comma before 'yet' joins two independent clauses correctly.
Choose the correct punctuation: "There is only one rule ___ be kind."
Answer: :
A colon introduces the explanation following a complete clause.
Which sentence correctly sets off a participial phrase at the start?
Answer: Running late, Maria grabbed her keys.
An introductory participial phrase is followed by a comma.