Identify the THAMO below:

Jennifer Aniston loves to drink tea; she, therefore, makes herself a cup before bed every night. Jennifer Aniston loves to drink tea; she, , makes herself a cup before bed every night.

I am getting a massage at the spa; meanwhile, Mrs. Sterling is relaxing in the sauna. I am getting a massage at the spa; , Mrs. Sterling is relaxing in the sauna.

Margaret Atwood gave me a bouquet of flowers; some of them were wilted, however. Margaret Atwood gave me a bouquet of flowers; some of them were wilted, .

What is the function of the below?

Harper Lee played pinball at the arcade; , I tried to win a stuffed animal.

Between two complete thoughts Interrupting one complete thought

A huge storm caused delays at the airport; Noah’s flight, , was canceled. his teammate forgot to bring snacks to practice.

Between two complete thoughts Interrupting one complete thought

I have never played a musical instrument; Jack, , asked me to join his band.

Between two complete thoughts Interrupting one complete thought

What is the function of the below?

Jay-Z isn’t feeling well; , he seems very cheerful. Between two complete thoughts

Interrupting one complete thought

The pirates were distracted by the fireworks display; Margaret, , sneaked on board their ship.

Between two complete thoughts Interrupting one complete thought

Should there be a comma before the word?

Matthew Perry cut the brownies into perfect cubes; he still couldn’t stack them into a tower .

Add a comma Don’t add a comma

Frida just learned how to drive a cruise ship; therefore, can go to the Galapagos every weekend.

Keep the comma Remove the comma

Ross Geller’s pet platypus hates spicy food; consequently can’t join us at the salsa festival this weekend.

Add the comma Don’t add the comma