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Common Errors Workbook |
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Punctuation and mechanics |
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26. Commas with long introductory modifiers |
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In each of the following problems decide whether the comma is required or optional.
In 1979 __1__ (comma required/comma optional) the Sandinista Revolution overthrew the Somoza government in Nicaragua. After the 1972 earthquake __2__ (comma required/comma optional) relief funds had been diverted to the private funds of Somoza and his cronies. Although the Sandinista government was initially popular __3__ (comma required/comma optional) it had trouble keeping the promises it had made.
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