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Pre-Test 1. Using commas appropriately (BI)

Select True or False for each statement.

This activity contains 10 questions.

Question 1.
The following sentence uses commas correctly:

The American alligator's range is limited to the southeastern states, mainly Florida.

   
 
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Question 2.
The following sentence uses commas correctly:

Georgia and Alabama in addition to Florida, have native alligators.

   
 
End of Question 2


Question 3.
The following sentence uses commas correctly:

The American crocodile, a relative of the alligator, inhabits the same areas.

   
 
End of Question 3


Question 4.
The following sentence uses commas correctly:

A dangerous and fearsome predator the crocodile, is also a highly intelligent animal.

   
 
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Question 5.
The following sentence uses commas correctly:

Many people think crocodiles and alligators are the same but, there are subtle differences between them.

   
 
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Question 6.
The following sentence uses commas correctly:

The crocodile which looks much like the alligator, is slightly smaller and has a longer snout.

   
 
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Question 7.
The following sentence uses commas correctly:

The alligator is about thirteen, feet long its tail accounting for half its length.

   
 
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Question 8.
The following sentence uses commas correctly:

Although alligators once grew, as long as eighteen feet it is extremely rare for them to grow to that size today.

   
 
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Question 9.
The following sentence uses commas correctly:

Crocodiles and alligators eat a variety of fish, mammals, water birds, turtles, and reptiles.

   
 
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Question 10.
The following sentence uses commas correctly:

Both crocodiles and alligators use their tails to swim, and can float in the water for hours waiting for their prey to swim by.

   
 
End of Question 10





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