Question

Exercise 1 Add commas where necessary. Cross out commas used incorrectly using the delete symbol. Some sentences may be correct.

Dorothy finished high school, and she decided to attend Oxford University

Answer 1

Answer: Dorothy finished high school and she decided to attend Oxford University. In this sentence, a comma is not necessary.

Step-by-step explanation:

The two clauses "Dorothy finished high school" and "she decided to attend Oxford University" are independent clauses that are connected with the coordinating conjunction "and." When two independent clauses are connected by a coordinating conjunction, a comma is not required. Therefore, the sentence is correct as it is.

Here is an example to illustrate the correct usage of a comma with a coordinating conjunction:

- "I went to the store, and I bought some groceries."

In this example, a comma is used before the coordinating conjunction "and" to separate the two independent clauses: "I went to the store" and "I bought some groceries."

Remember, commas are used to separate items in a list, separate independent clauses, set off introductory elements, and for other specific purposes. It's important to understand the rules and usage of commas to ensure clear and effective writing.