Question

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EXERCISE 13 Using commas for introductory and nonessential elements

Read the sentences. Add commas as needed to set off introductory phrases and clauses and nonessential elements...

1 On their vacation the Slovins are going to go to India which they've both been interested in visiting ever since an Indian family moved in next door.

2 Because of busy work schedules they won't be able to spend more than two weeks there.

3 They'll visit the Taj Mahal I'm sure as well as two or three major cities.

4 Since the Slovins live in a warm climate they already have suitable clothes for their trip.

5 They'll want to buy presents which are typical of the places that they visit.

6 In my opinion they'll have a wonderful time because both are good travelers and interested in other cultures.

Follow-up Write two sentences illustrating Guideline 1 and two sentences illustrating Guideline 2. Write about plans for a visit to another country.

Guideline 3​

Answer 1

1 On their vacation, the Slovins are going to go to India which they've both been interested in visiting ever since an Indian family moved in next door.

2 Because of busy work schedules, they won't be able to spend more than two weeks there.

3 They'll visit the Taj Mahal I'm sure, as well as two or three major cities.

4 Since the Slovins live in a warm climate, they already have suitable clothes for their trip.

5 They'll want to buy presents, which are typical of the places that they visit.

6 In my opinion, they'll have a wonderful time because both are good travelers and interested in other cultures