Comma Practice: Comma CONJ and Comma INTRO

Instructions: Apply the comma conjunction (CONJ) and comma introductory (INTRO) rules to the sentences below. Identify the reason for using a comma at the end of each sentence. For example:

Incorrect: If Jeremy would like to meet on Friday please let me know.
Corrected: If Jeremy would like to meet on Friday, please let me know. (INTRO)

1. Many types of office productivity suites exist but some are more expensive than others.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

Many types of office productivity suites exist, but some are more expensive than others. (CONJ)

2. Unfortunately, many people buy the most expensive software because they think it is the best available.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

Unfortunately, many people buy the most expensive software because they think it is the best available. (INTRO)

3. The truth is that many excellent office suites exist and the price does not predict its usability.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

The truth is that many excellent office suites exist, and the price does not predict its usability. (CONJ)

4. Look for versatility in an office suite yet make sure the software components integrate with each other.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

(You) Look for versatility in an office suite, yet (you) make sure the software components integrate with each other. (CONJ)

5. For example the word processing software should be able to insert spreadsheet data as an object in a document.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

For example, the word processing software should be able to insert spreadsheet data as an object in a document. (INTRO)

6. At the same time the word processing software and the spreadsheet program should be able to stand alone as highly functioning applications.

Your Answer:

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At the same time, the word processing software and the spreadsheet program should be able to stand alone as highly functioning applications. (INTRO)

7. Many people download shareware or trial versions of office suites and then they can try many brands before making a purchase.

Your Answer:

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Many people download shareware or trial versions of office suites, and then they can try many brands before making a purchase. (CONJ)

8. By the way many of these shareware and trial downloads are available at www.cnet.com.

Your Answer:

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By the way, many of these shareware and trial downloads are available at www.cnet.com. (INTRO)

9. ZDNet also offers many shareware and trial downloads, but its address is different from its name: www.hotfiles.com.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

ZDNet also offers many shareware and trial downloads, but its address is different from its name: www.hotfiles.com. (CONJ)

10. Finally many people prefer the interface of www.tucows.com for their shareware downloads.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

Finally, many people prefer the interface of www.tucows.com for their shareware downloads. (INTRO)