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Comma Usage in Questions and Phrases

The document provides exercises on the use of commas, specifically focusing on separating question tags and long introductory phrases from main clauses. It includes examples for each exercise, demonstrating correct punctuation usage. The exercises aim to enhance understanding and application of comma rules in sentences.

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Comma Usage in Questions and Phrases

The document provides exercises on the use of commas, specifically focusing on separating question tags and long introductory phrases from main clauses. It includes examples for each exercise, demonstrating correct punctuation usage. The exercises aim to enhance understanding and application of comma rules in sentences.

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Topic: Punctuation (Comma)

Ex#22: Insert commas to separate question tags.


1) Juhi is from Mumbai isn’t she?

2) We are late for the movies aren’t we?

3) Sam isn’t a good boy is he?

4) I was wrong about this wasn’t I?

5) Andrew was present at the school yesterday wasn’t he?

6) You have done your homework haven’t you?

7) Please stop talking will you?

8) I am afraid Tim is very sick isn’t he?

9) Sheena won’t mind if I use her book will she?

10) The girl is playing the piano isn’t she?

11) Patrick will come to the seminar tonight won’t he?

12) Rita never acts so rudely does she?

13) Sam isn’t a student is he?

14) It is very humid today isn’t it?

15) Laura is beautiful isn’t she?

Ex#23: Use commas to separate a long introductory phrase from the main
clause.
1) Having been told of the test John wondered when he would study.
2) Wading into the cool lake we found relief from the heat.
3) In the heat of a summer afternoon our air conditioner stopped.
4) After our game with Central High School our bus broke down.
6) By the old bridge at the north of town we are meeting for a picnic.
7) At the last meeting of the cheerleaders Janie was elected captain.
8) Noticing the dark clouds we thought it would rain.
9) In the middle of our math class Tim became ill.

10) Being smaller than the other boys Jim did not make the team.

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