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Common Errors Workbook |
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Punctuation and mechanics |
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33. Identifying compound sentences that require commas |
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In each of the following questions determine whether a comma is needed.
A snowstorm last December resulted in a power outage for nearly 12 __1__ (hours, so/hours so) we had to rely on our fireplace and candles for light. I snuggled up next to the fire with a good mystery __2__ (novel, and/novel and) my husband played solitaire. Then we got out the cribbage board and played a few hands of cribbage. It was quite enjoyable to spend an evening without __3__ (TV, but/TV but) we went back to our old habits after the power came back on.
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