You shouldn't use commas in a sentence where items in a series are joined by

a. A semicolon

b. A conjunction

c. Any preposition

d. An adverb or an adjective

What do Yolanda and her sisters desperately want? A. They want their mother to invent a suitcase with wheels and make a million dollars. B. They want to return to the Dominican Republic so they fit in. C. They want to be "American." D.

Excerpt from "Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death!" by Patrick Henry Mr. President: No man thinks more highly than I do of the patriotism, as well as abilities, of the very worthy gentlemen who have just addressed the House.

Do broadcast journalists have to worry about editing? A. No, they have editors to do the editing. B. Yes, they have to learn how to use the software too. C. No, they don't have enough time to edit. D.

Choose the answer that best matches the word in italics: The coffee cup sat "precariously" on the edge of the table, so the slight brush of the dog's tail sent it crashing to the floor. A. briefly B. Insecurely C. permanently D. solidly

What pronoun best complete this sentence? __ writing skills made Maureen a valuable employee

Which answer corrects the error in capitalization? Today, you can visit the Lincoln memorial in Washington, d. C. a. Visit b. You c. Memorial d. d. c.

What does Homer tell us about the Phaeacians? Select all that apply. They excel all others at arms and war. They excel all others at ship building and sailing. They excel all others at weaving. They were once the neighbors of the Cyclopes.

If you are actively listening, you are doing each of the following:

What is the best question to ask when you are evaluating your writing for clarity? A. Is my essay free from errors in spelling and punctuation? B. Do I use evidence from the text to support my thesis? C.

Which is the best example of a strong conclusion in a presentation? Studies have shown that bottled water is not any safer than tap water in most communities. The FDA requires technicians to test all tap water before it is distributed.