Exercise 2: Proofreading Sentences for the Correct Use of Commas Directions: Same of the following sentences need commas; others do not. If a sentence needs any commas, highlight the word before each...

Exercise 2: Proofreading Sentences for the Correct Use of Commas

Directions: Same of the following sentences need commas; others do not. If a sentence needs any commas, highlight the word before each missing comma and add the comma. If a sentence is already correct, write C.

Examples

1. 
   

   Seal the envelope stamp it and mail the letter.

   
   

Answer: Seal the envelope, stamp it, and mail the letter.

2. 
   

   You should swing the club with your knees bent and your back straight and your elbows tucked.

   
   

Answer: C

1. 
   

   The mountains and valleys of southern Appalachia were once home to the Cherokee people.

   
   


2. 
   

   Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, and Dayton are four large cities in Ohio.

   
   


3. 
   

   The captain entered the cockpit checked the instruments and prepared for takeoff.

   
   


4. 
   

   Lusia bought mangos and papayas and oranges.

   
   


5. 
   

   The speaker took a deep breath and read the report.

   
   


6. 
   

   Rover can roll over walk on his hind feet and catch a tennis ball.

   
   


7. 
   

   The neighbors searched behind the garages in the bushes and along the highway.

   
   


8. 
   

   Reuben Blades is an attorney an actor and a singer.

   
   


9. 
   

   Eleanor Roosevelt’s courage her humanity and her service to the nation will always be remembered.

   
   


10. 
    

    Tate dusted, I vacuumed and Blair washed the dishes.