Directions: Select the correct punctuation for each of the of the following sentences. To check the rule, click on The explanation, please.
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1. Kate Wilhelm wrote The Best Defense and I think that I will like it because it takes place in a Eugene, Oregon, neighborhood.
like it, because it
Defense, and I think
Defense; and I think
no punctuation needed
2. John asks others to respect his need to study because he is behind in his courses.
study, because
behind, in his
others, to respect his need to study, because
3. Anne Frank who was hidden in a secret room with her family ultimately was found and died in a concentration camp.
family, ultimately
Frank, who was
Frank, who was hid in a secret room with her family, ultimately
4. The narrative tension is maintained throughout her novel the courtroom scenes are excellent because the cross examination is quite realistic.
novel; the courtroom
novel; the courtroom scenes are excellent, because
novel, the courtroom
5. She wore a black silk cape, a rhinestone collar, satin gloves, and high-tops consequently we mistakenly thought she was in costume.
high-tops, consequently we mistakenly
high-tops; consequently, we mistakenly
high-tops, consequently, we mistakently
6. I'm applying to Denver University because it has recently announced a number of scholarships..
University, because
announced, a number of
University because, it has
7. The book is an encyclopedia and it contains indexed articles.
encyclopedia; and it contains
and, it contains
encyclopedia, and it contains
no punctuation
8. Because computers must be manufactured in clean, climate-controlled rooms the cleaning crews had to be thorough.
rooms; the cleaning
rooms, the cleaning
crews, had to be
9. After the policeman gave Nathe a ticket he finally replaced the headlight.
a ticket, he finally
a ticket; he finally
policeman, gave Nathe a ticket, he finally
10. Cricket which originated in England is also popular in Australia, South Africa, and India.
Cricket, which originated
Cricket which originated in England, is also
Cricket, which originated in England, is also
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