HUNTER COLLEGE READING/WRITING CENTER:
GRAMMAR AND MECHANICS
Punctuation and Captialization: Using the Comma
(Exercise A)


Insert necessary commas. At least one sentence is correct.


 1.  Mail your requests for the article to Gregory V. Bennett 642 Fifth 
     Avenue Greenville Alabama 36037 before March 30 1988.

 2.  After Grandmother turned off the light the twins could see the full
     moon shining through the open window.

 3.  Please serve Pat some sausage scrambled eggs toast and grits.

 4.  Richard is bringing his boat but Harold will be in charge of the
     fishing party.

 5.  Before the Smiths left on vacation they painted their house didn't
     they?

 6.  Their den is a warm cozy room with comfortable furniture and a
     fireplace.

 7.  In your opinion should students who miss more than four class meetings
     be dropped from the course?

 8.  Webster Music Center which is on Pace Boulevard sells both pianos and
     guitars.

 9.  On November 22 1963 John F. Kennedy President of the United States was
     assassinated in Dallas Texas.

10.  Any person who saves energy should be commended.

11.  Tom has gone to work yet Linda is still at home isn't she?

12.  In place of broccoli you may substitute spinach or green peas.

13.  Harry have you read the assignment for American history class?

14.  The children spent the afternoon swimming fishing and drinking
     lemonade.

15.  When the hot syrup boiled over the stove became sticky.
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