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Common Errors Workbook |
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Grammar |
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9. Main clauses connected with conjunctive adverbs and transitional phrases |
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In each of the questions below determine whether a comma or a semicolon is appropriate.
Nearly fifteen percent of the population may be left-handed ___1__ (; semicolon / , comma) nevertheless, we live in a largely right-handed society. A child beginning school may already prefer one hand or the other; if the preferred hand is the left __2__ (; semicolon / , comma) it's better for the teacher not to try to change that preference. The teacher should teach right-handed writing only if the child is right-handed or ambidextrous __3__ (; semicolon / , comma) as a test of ambidexterity, the teacher can observe how the child picks up a key.
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