Quiz 2: Grammar (Commas And Semicolons)

The correct answer is "Because I teach at a university, I have time to take vacations during times when class is not in session." The correct version adds a comma after "university" to separate the two independent clauses in the sentence. This helps to clarify the relationship between teaching at a university and having time for vacations.

The correct answer is "Because I like jazz music, New Orleans was a logical choice for a vacation." The explanation is that the sentence needs a comma after "music" to separate the introductory phrase "Because I like jazz music" from the main clause "New Orleans was a logical choice for a vacation." This comma helps to clarify the meaning and improve the readability of the sentence.

The given answer is correct because it uses the appropriate punctuation, which is a comma, to separate the introductory phrase "In the past" from the rest of the sentence. Additionally, it correctly uses the contracted form "I've" to indicate "I have" and maintains the correct verb tense throughout the sentence.

The correct answer is "Often I don't know what to write about; however, I always come up with something." This version correctly uses a semicolon to separate the two independent clauses and a comma to set off the conjunctive adverb "however." This punctuation helps to clarify the relationship between the two clauses and improve the overall flow and readability of the sentence.

The correct answer is "I took my last vacation, which was to New Orleans, after fall semester ended." This version correctly uses commas to set off the non-restrictive clause "which was to New Orleans." The clause provides additional information about the vacation but is not necessary for understanding the main meaning of the sentence.

The given sentence is already correct as it is written. There is no need for any editing or punctuation changes.

The given sentence is correct as it is written. It uses proper punctuation by including a semicolon to separate the two independent clauses. The sentence is clear and conveys the intended meaning effectively.

The given sentence does not contain any grammatical errors and effectively conveys the intended meaning. The use of a comma after "sentences" helps to separate the two clauses in the sentence, indicating a pause. The conjunction "because" is appropriately used to show the reason for finding it difficult to write the sentences. The phrase "like them to read like a story" effectively expresses the preference for a storytelling style. Therefore, the sentence is correct as it is written.

The correct answer is "If you visit New Orleans, you should try the delicious beignets at Cafe du Monde and eat at Camellia Grill in the French Quarter." This is the appropriately edited version of the sentence because it includes a comma after "New Orleans" to separate the introductory clause from the main clause. Additionally, it includes a comma before the coordinating conjunction "and" to separate the two independent clauses in the sentence.

The chosen option, "I don't mind teaching grammar, but I don't like writing these exercises," is the appropriately edited version because it effectively uses a comma before the coordinating conjunction "but" to join two independent clauses. This punctuation choice helps separate the contrasting ideas in a clear and grammatically correct manner.