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P-1a-j Comma Review Multiple Choice Some of the following sentences contain comma errors. If a sentence has an error, select the correct version. If the sentence is correct, select c. No change. 1. Many critics include James Agee, Conrad Aiken, Louisa May Alcott, and Nelson Algren on their lists of major American authors. a. Many critics include James Agee, Conrad Aiken Louisa May Alcott, and Nelson Algren on their lists of major American authors. b. Many critics include James Agee, Conrad Aiken, Louisa May Alcott, and Nelson Algren, on their lists of major American authors. c. No change. ANS: c REF: The correct answer is c.

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P-1a-j Comma Review

Multiple Choice

Some of the following sentences contain comma errors. If a sentence has an error, select

the correct version. If the sentence is correct, select c. No change.

1. Many critics include James Agee, Conrad Aiken, Louisa May Alcott, and Nelson

Algren on their lists of major American authors.

a. Many critics include James Agee, Conrad Aiken Louisa May Alcott, and Nelson

Algren on their lists of major American authors.

b. Many critics include James Agee, Conrad Aiken, Louisa May Alcott, and Nelson

Algren, on their lists of major American authors.

c. No change.

ANS: c

REF: The correct answer is c.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1c and P-1j.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=58>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1c and P-1j.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1c.html>

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1j.html>

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2. James Agee published A Death in the Family, which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1957,

and, Conrad Aiken won the Pulitzer Prize for poetry in 1924.

a. James Agee published A Death in the Family, which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1957,

and Conrad Aiken won the Pulitzer Prize for poetry in 1924.

b. James Agee published A Death in the Family which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1957

and Conrad Aiken won the Pulitzer Prize for poetry in 1924.

c. No change.

ANS: a

REF: The correct answer is a.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1a, P-1d, and P-1j.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=57>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1a, P-1d, and P-1j.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1a.html>

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1d.html>

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1j.html>

3. Before he reached the age of fifty Nelson Algren had published his two major works,

The Man with the Golden Arm and A Walk on the Wild Side.

a. Before he reached the age of fifty, Nelson Algren had published his two major

works, The Man with the Golden Arm and A Walk on the Wild Side.

b. Before he reached the age of fifty, Nelson Algren had published his two major

works The Man with the Golden Arm, and A Walk on the Wild Side.

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c. No change.

ANS: a

REF: The correct answer is a.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1b, P-1d, and P-1j.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=58>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1b, P-1d, and P-1j.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1b.html>

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1d.html>

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1j.html>

4. Louisa May Alcott’s fame rests, of course, on the novels, Little Women and Little Men.

a. Louisa May Alcott’s fame rests of course on the novels Little Women, and Little

Men.

b. Louisa May Alcott’s fame rests, of course, on the novels Little Women and Little

Men.

c. No change.

ANS: b

REF: The correct answer is b.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1d, P-1e, and P-1j.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=59>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1d, P-1e, and P-1j.

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<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1d.html>

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1e.html>

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1j.html>

5. Any list of great American writers, would probably name Sherwood Anderson of

Winesburg, Ohio fame, and Isaac Asimov, known for I, Robot as well as the Foundation

series.

a. Any list of great American writers would probably name Sherwood Anderson of

Winesburg, Ohio fame and Isaac Asimov, known for I, Robot as well as the

Foundation series.

b. Any list of great American writers would probably name Sherwood Anderson of

Winesburg, Ohio fame, and Isaac Asimov known for I, Robot as well as the

Foundation series.

c. No change.

ANS: a

REF: The correct answer is a.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1d and P-1j.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=59>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1d and P-1j.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1d.html>

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1j.html>

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6. My instructor points out, repeatedly I might add that her favorite American writers are

Thomas Wolfe and Richard Wright.

a. My instructor points out, repeatedly I might add, that her favorite American writers are,

Thomas Wolfe and Richard Wright.

b. My instructor points out, repeatedly I might add, that her favorite American writers are

Thomas Wolfe and Richard Wright.

c. No change.

ANS: b

REF: The correct answer is b.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1e and P-1j.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=60>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1e and P-1j.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1e.html>

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1j.html>

7. “Well, Jessica are you coming with me to hear Toni Morrison,” her brother Aaron

asked “or are you staying home”?

a. “Well Jessica, are you coming with me to hear Toni Morrison” her brother Aaron

asked “or are you staying home”?

b. “Well, Jessica, are you coming with me to hear Toni Morrison,” her brother Aaron

asked, “or are you staying home”?

c. No change.

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ANS: b

REF: The correct answer is b.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1g and P-1h.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=61>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1g and P-1h.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1g.html>

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1h.html>

8. After a few moments, Jessica said that she loved Morrison’s novels but had to finish

her take-home exam. If she didn’t turn it in by December 14, she’d have to take a January

8, 2009, make-up test.

a. After a few moments Jessica said, that she loved Morrison’s novels, but had to finish

her take-home exam. If she didn’t turn it in by December 14, she’d have to take a January

8, 2009, make-up test.

b. After a few moments Jessica said that she loved Morrison’s novels, but had to finish

her take-home exam. If she didn’t turn it in by December 14 she’d have to take a January

8, 2009 make-up test.

c. No change.

ANS: c

REF: The correct answer is c.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1a–1b, P-1g, and P-1i-1j.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=57>

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In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1a–1b, P-1g, and P-1i-1j.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1a.html>

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1b.html>

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1g.html>

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1i.html>

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1j.html>

9. “Too bad sis” Aaron continued, “I guess you’ll miss the party later, too. In case you

can make it Brian’s apartment is just over the state line at 4420 Longwood Drive, Gurnee

Illinois.”

a. “Too bad, sis” Aaron continued “I guess you’ll miss the party later, too. In case you

can make it, Brian’s apartment, is just over the state line at 4420 Longwood Drive,

Gurnee, Illinois.

b. “Too bad, sis,” Aaron continued. “I guess you’ll miss the party later, too. In case you

can make it, Brian’s apartment is just over the state line at 4420 Longwood Drive,

Gurnee, Illinois.”

c. No change

ANS: b

REF: The correct answer is b.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1b and P-1g-1j.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=58>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1b and P-1g-1j.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1b.html>

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<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1g.html>

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1j.html>

10. “Yes Aaron I’m going to miss the farewell party” Jessica moaned, “but please say hi

to all my friends like, Eric, Mario, Kim, Igor, and Brian okay?”

a. “Yes, Aaron, I’m going to miss the farewell party,” Jessica moaned, “but please say hi

to all my friends, like Eric, Mario, Kim, Igor, and Brian, okay?”

b. “Yes Aaron, I’m going to miss the farewell party” Jessica moaned “but please say hi to

all my friends, like Eric, Mario, Kim, Igor, and Brian, okay?”

c. No change

ANS: a

REF: The correct answer is a.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1c, P-1e, P-1g-1h, and P-1j.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=58>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1c, P-1e, P-1g-1h, and P-1j.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1c.html>

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1e.html>

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1g.html>

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1h.html>

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1j.html>

P-1a Commas to Join Independent Clauses

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Multiple Choice

The sentences below may be missing a comma to separate independent clauses.

Remember that you do not need a comma to separate a two-part compound verb. Select

the correct instruction.

1. The ancients did not have clocks to tell time nor did they wear watches.

a. Put a comma between time and nor.

b. Put a comma between nor and did.

c. Leave as is.

ANS: a

REF: The correct answer is a.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1a.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=57>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1a.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1a.html>

2. To measure time, ancient people used water flowing through a hole in a bowl and

medieval people used sand moving through an hourglass.

a. Put a comma between flowing and through.

b. Put a comma between bowl and and.

c. Leave as is.

ANS: b

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REF: The correct answer is b.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1a.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=57>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1a.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1a.html>

3. At night, people in early civilizations could measure time by the flow of sand or water

but could not use a sundial.

a. Put a comma between time and by.

b. Put a comma between water and but.

c. Leave as is.

ANS: c

REF: The correct answer is c.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1a.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=57>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1a.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1a.html>

4. The pendulum clock was developed in 1656 and used in many countries until better

clocks came along in the twentieth century.

a. Put a comma between 1656 and and.

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b. Put a comma between countries and until.

c. Leave as is.

ANS: c

REF: The correct answer is c.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1a.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=57>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1a.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1a.html>

5. Quartz clocks are more precise than pendulum clocks yet atomic clocks surpass both in

precision.

a. Put a comma between clocks and but.

b. Put a comma between yet and atomic.

c. Leave as is.

ANS: a

REF: The correct answer is a.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1a.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=57>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1a.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1a.html>

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6. Do you use a watch to find out the time or do you rely on clocks wherever you go?

a. Put a comma between clocks and wherever.

b. Put a comma between time and or.

c. Leave as is.

ANS: b

REF: The correct answer is b.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1a.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=57>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1a.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1a.html>

7. The first mechanical clocks appeared in China around the twelfth century but did not

show up in Europe until the fourteenth century.

a. Put a comma between century and but.

b. Put a comma between Chna and around.

c. Leave as is.

ANS: c

REF: The correct answer is c.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1a.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=57>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1a.

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<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1a.html>

8. In the twelve-hour system, does 12:00 A.M. mean that it is noon, or that it is midnight?

a. Remove the comma after system.

b. Remove the after noon.

c. Leave as is.

ANS: b

REF: The correct answer is b.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1a.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=57>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1a.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1a.html>

9. The twenty-four-hour system eliminates the confusion between A.M. and P.M., but few

people outside the military use it.

a. Remove the comma after P.M.

b. Put a comma after confusion.

c. Leave as is.

ANS: c

REF: The correct answer is c.

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In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1a.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=57>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1a.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1a.html>

10. In military time, 7:15 A.M. becomes 0715 so what does 7:15 P.M. become?

a. Put a comma after 0715.

b. Remove the comma after time.

c. Leave as is.

ANS: a

REF: The correct answer is a.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1a.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=57>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1a.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1a.html>

P-1b Commas to Set Off Introductory Words

Multiple Choice

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Some of the following sentences contain an introductory element that should be followed

by a comma. Select the answer that uses commas correctly. If both of the original

sentences are correct, select c. No change.

1. Choosing a pet is a serious undertaking. To begin with make sure you have the

finances, time, and space to raise an animal.

a. Choosing, a pet is a serious undertaking.

b. To begin with, make sure you have the finances, time, and space to raise an animal.

c. No change.

ANS: b

REF: The correct answer is b.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1b.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=58>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1b.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1b.html>

2. In general do not give a pet as a gift. The reason is that not everyone has the

temperament to raise an animal.

a. In general, do not give a pet as a gift.

b. The reason is, that not everyone has the temperament to raise an animal.

c. No change.

ANS: a

REF: The correct answer is a.

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In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1b.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=58>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1b.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1b.html>

3. Do not choose a dog based on its appearance. Instead think about whether the dog can

play quietly in an apartment or needs to run around outside.

a. Do not choose a dog, based on its appearance.

b. Instead, think about whether the dog can play quietly in an apartment or needs to run

around outside.

c. No change.

ANS: b

REF: The correct answer is b.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1b.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=58>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1b.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1b.html>

4. Hitting a dog will make it fearful or demoralized. Because a dog wants to please you, it

will listen to a stern “No.”

a. Hitting a dog, will make it fearful or demoralized.

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b. Because a dog wants to please you it will listen to a stern “No.”

c. No change.

ANS: c

REF: The correct answer is c.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1b.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=58>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1b.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1b.html>

5. Given their past experience many dog owners recommend basic dog training. The tips

in a good manual, can help you get started.

a. Given their past experience, many dog owners recommend basic dog training.

b. The tips, in a good manual, can help you get started.

c. No change

ANS: a

REF: The correct answer is a.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1b.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=58>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1b.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1b.html>

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6. After your dog has learned commands, like “sit” and “off” you can move on to “heel”

and “stay.” A well-trained dog becomes a good member of the family.

a. After your dog has learned commands like “sit” and “off,” you can move on to “heel”

and “stay.”

b. A well-trained dog, becomes a good member of the family

c. No change

ANS: a

REF: The correct answer is a.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1b.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=58>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1b.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1b.html>

7. If you can’t train your dog yourself hire a professional. Choose between a group

obedience class and a private trainer for one-on-one instruction.

a. Choose between a group obedience class, and a private trainer for one-on-one

instruction.

b. If you can’t train your dog yourself, hire a professional.

c. No change.

ANS: b

REF: The correct answer is b.

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In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1b.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=58>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1b.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1b.html>

8. Introducing a new baby into a household with a dog requires care. Surprisingly not

every dog recognizes a crawling baby as a human.

a. Introducing, a new baby into a household with a dog requires care.

b. Surprisingly, not every dog recognizes a crawling baby as a human.

c. No change.

ANS: b

REF: The correct answer is b.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1b.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=58>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1b.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1b.html>

9. When babies crawl or cry they may threaten a dog. Be particularly alert if your dog is

high-strung.

a. When babies crawl or cry, they may threaten a dog.

b. Be particularly alert, if your dog is high-strung.

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c. No change.

ANS: a

REF: The correct answer is a.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1b.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=58>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1b.

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10. Once a puppy has had its immunizations, it can socialize with other dogs. In fact,

puppies should get to know a variety of people as well.

a. Once, a puppy has had its immunizations it can socialize with other dogs.

b. In fact puppies, should get to know a variety of people as well.

c. No change.

ANS: c

REF: The correct answer is c.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1b.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=58>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1b.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1b.html>

P-1c Commas to Separate Items in a Series

Multiple Choice

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Some of the following sentences do not use commas correctly for items in a series. If a

sentence has an error, select the correct version. If the original sentence is correct, select

c. No change.

1. The World Series of baseball was a best-of-nine-games contest in 1903 (the first year

of the World Series) 1920 and 1921.

a. The World Series of baseball was a best-of-nine-games contest in 1903 (the first year

of the World Series) 1920, and 1921.

b. The World Series of baseball was a best-of-nine games contest in 1903 (the first year

of the World Series), 1920, and 1921.

c. No change

ANS: b

REF: The correct answer is b.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1c.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=58>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1c.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1c.html>

2. In baseball, the infielders include the first, second and third basemen, and the short

stop.

a. In baseball, the infielders include the first, second, and third basemen, and the short

stop.

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b. In baseball, the infielders include the first, second, and third basemen and the short

stop.

c. No change

ANS: b

REF: The correct answer is b.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1c.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=58>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1c.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1c.html>

3. Baseball teams keep track of a player’s hits, runs, walks, and errors, during a game.

a. Baseball teams keep track of a player’s hits, runs, walks, and errors during a game.

b. Baseball teams keep track of a player’s hits, runs, walks and errors, during a game.

c. No change

ANS: a

REF: The correct answer is a.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1c.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=58>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1c.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1c.html>

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4. A true baseball fan will go to a game in any kind of weather—on a chilly April day,

during the heat and humidity of August on a rainy September weekend, and even when

the temperature dips into the 30s.

a. A true baseball fan will go to a game in any kind of weather—on a chilly April day,

during the heat and humidity of August, on a rainy September weekend and even when

the temperature dips into the 30s.

b. A true baseball fan will go to a game in any kind of weather—on a chilly April day,

during the heat and humidity of August, on a rainy September weekend, and even when

the temperature dips into the 30s.

c. No change

ANS: b

REF: The correct answer is b.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1c.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=58>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1c.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1c.html>

5. When a grand slam home run occurs, three men are on base, the batter hits a home run,

his team scores four runs at once, and fans cheer wildly.

a. When a grand slam home run occurs, three men are on base, the batter hits a home run,

his team scores four runs, at once and fans cheer wildly.

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b. When a grand slam home run occurs three men are on base, the batter hits a home run,

his team scores four runs at once and fans cheer wildly.

c. No change

ANS: c

REF: The correct answer is c.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1c.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=58>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1c.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1c.html>

6. Peanuts, popcorn, hot dogs, hamburgers, and nachos, with cheese, are fans’ favorite

foods at a baseball game.

a. Peanuts, popcorn, hot dogs, hamburgers, and nachos with cheese are fans’ favorite

foods at a baseball game.

b. Peanuts, popcorn, hot dogs, hamburgers and nachos, with cheese are fans’ favorite

foods at a baseball game.

c. No change

ANS: a

REF: The correct answer is a.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1c.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=58>

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In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1c.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1c.html>

7. Some baseball stars who played before 1920 were base stealer and superb hitter Ty

Cobb, outstanding pitchers Cy Young and Christy Mathewson, and second basemen and

strong hitters Nap Lajoie and Eddie Collins.

a. Some baseball stars who played before 1920 were base stealer and superb hitter Ty

Cobb, outstanding pitchers Cy Young, and Christy Mathewson, and second basemen and

strong hitters Nap Lajoie, and Eddie Collins.

b. Some baseball stars who played before 1920 were base stealer and superb hitter, Ty

Cobb, outstanding pitchers, Cy Young and Christy Mathewson, and second basemen and

strong hitters, Nap Lajoie and Eddie Collins.

c. No change

ANS: c

REF: The correct answer is c.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1c.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=58>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1c.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1c.html>

8. Several factors increased baseball’s popularity in the early part of the twentieth

century: the colorful personalities, of some owners and managers, the radio broadcasts, of

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games, a change in the ball that made it harder to hit, and the extraordinary talent of Babe

Ruth.

a. Several factors increased baseball’s popularity in the early part of the twentieth

century: the colorful personalities of some owners and managers, the radio broadcasts of

games, a change in the ball that made it harder to hit, and the extraordinary talent of Babe

Ruth.

b. Several factors increased baseball’s popularity in the early part of the twentieth

century: the colorful personalities of some owners, and managers, the radio broadcasts of

games, a change in the ball, that made it harder to hit, and the extraordinary talent of

Babe Ruth.

c. No change

ANS: a

REF: The correct answer is a.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1c.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=58>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1c.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1c.html>

9. The first players inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, included Ty Cobb, Honus

Wagner, Walter Johnson Babe Ruth, and Christy Mathewson.

a. The first players inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame included, Ty Cobb Honus

Wagner, Walter Johnson, Babe Ruth and Christy Mathewson.

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b. The first players inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame included Ty Cobb, Honus

Wagner, Walter Johnson, Babe Ruth, and Christy Mathewson.

c. No change

ANS: b

REF: The correct answer is b.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1c.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=58>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1c.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1c.html>

10. Black stars such as Larry Doby Don Newcombe, Roy Campanella and Willie Mays,

followed Jackie Robinson, who had broken the color barrier in 1947.

a. Black stars such as Larry Doby, Don Newcombe, Roy Campanella and Willie Mays,

followed Jackie Robinson, who had broken the color barrier in 1947.

b. Black stars such as Larry Doby, Don Newcombe, Roy Campanella, and Willie Mays

followed Jackie Robinson, who had broken the color barrier in 1947.

c. No change

ANS: b

REF: The correct answer is b.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1c.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=58>

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In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1c.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1c.html>

P-1d (NYT) Commas to Set Off Nonrestrictive Elements

Multiple Choice

Some of the following sentences contain comma errors with nonrestrictive or restrictive

elements. Select the answer that has no comma errors. If the original sentence is correct,

select c. No change. Remember that nonrestrictive elements require commas but

restrictive elements do not.

1. Eadweard Muybridge a father of cinematography used many still cameras to

photograph a moving animal and then projected the stills in sequence to reproduce the

motion.

a. Eadweard Muybridge, a father of cinematography used many still cameras to

photograph a moving animal, and then projected the stills in sequence to reproduce

the motion.

b. Eadweard Muybridge, a father of cinematography, used many still cameras to

photograph a moving animal and then projected the stills in sequence to reproduce the

motion.

c. No change.

ANS: b

REF: The correct answer is b.

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In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1d.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=59>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1d.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1d.html>

2. Inventors, who wanted to design a true motion picture camera competed to

introduce the first one.

a. Inventors who wanted to design a true motion picture camera competed to introduce

the first one.

b. Inventors, who wanted to design a true motion picture camera, competed to introduce

the first one.

c. No change.

ANS: a

REF: The correct answer is a.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1d.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=59>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1d.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1d.html>

3. The laboratories of Thomas Edison which were known for other significant

inventions received credit for the invention of the motion picture camera in 1889.

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a. The laboratories of Thomas Edison, which were known for other significant

inventions received credit for the invention of the motion picture camera, in 1889.

b. The laboratories of Thomas Edison, which were known for other significant

inventions, received credit for the invention of the motion picture camera in 1889.

c. No change.

ANS: b

REF: The correct answer is b.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1d.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=59>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1d.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1d.html>

4. Through a Kinetoscope, a box with a peephole on top, a viewer could watch a 30-

second Edison film.

a. Through a Kinetoscope a box with a peephole on top, a viewer could watch a 30-

second Edison film

b. Through a Kinetoscope a box with a peephole on top a viewer could watch a 30-

second Edison film

c. No change.

ANS: c

REF: The correct answer is c.

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In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1d.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=59>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1d.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1d.html>

5. Celebrities, who wanted to be in Edison’s first films flocked to the New Jersey

labs to be photographed.

a. Celebrities who wanted to be in Edison’s first films flocked to the New Jersey labs to

be photographed.

b. Celebrities, who wanted to be in Edison’s first films, flocked to the New Jersey labs

to be photographed.

c. No change.

ANS: a

REF: The correct answer is a.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1d.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=59>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1d.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1d.html>

6. Edison having little faith, that motion pictures would catch on, did not take out an

international patent on his motion picture camera and projector.

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a. Edison having little faith that motion pictures would catch on, did not take out an

international patent on his motion picture camera and projector.

b. Edison, having little faith that motion pictures would catch on, did not take out an

international patent on his motion picture camera and projector.

c. No change.

ANS: b

REF: The correct answer is b.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1d.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=59>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1d.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1d.html>

7. In 1895, the Lumière brothers, Auguste and Louis, invented their own motion

picture camera as well as a projector, which allowed many viewers to watch a film

simultaneously.

a. In 1895, the Lumière brothers, Auguste and Louis, invented their own motion picture

camera as well as a projector which allowed many viewers to watch a film

simultaneously.

b. In 1895, the Lumière brothers Auguste and Louis, invented their own motion picture

camera as well as a projector which allowed many viewers to watch a film

simultaneously.

c. No change.

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ANS: c

REF: The correct answer is c.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1d.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=59>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1d.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1d.html>

8. Auguste Lumière and his younger brother Louis made movies out of ordinary life

—for example, a train arriving at a station.

a. Auguste Lumière, and his younger brother Louis, made movies out of ordinary life—

for example, a train arriving at a station.

b. Auguste Lumière and his younger brother, Louis, made movies out of ordinary life—

for example, a train arriving at a station.

c. No change.

ANS: b

REF: The correct answer is b.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1d.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=59>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1d.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1d.html>

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9. The Frenchman, Georges Méliès (1861-1938) came up with the idea of telling a

story in a movie.

a. The Frenchman Georges Méliès (1861-1938) came up with the idea of telling a story

in a movie.

b. The Frenchman, Georges Méliès (1861-1938), came up with the idea of telling a story

in a movie.

c. No change.

ANS: a

REF: The correct answer is a.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1d.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=59>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1d.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1d.html>

10. Georges Méliès needing more time to tell a story started making movies, that

were twelve to fourteen minutes long.

a. Georges Méliès, needing more time to tell a story started making movies that were

twelve to fourteen minutes long.

b. Georges Méliès, needing more time to tell a story, started making movies that were

twelve to fourteen minutes long.

c. No change.

ANS: b

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REF: The correct answer is b.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1d.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=59>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1d.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1d.html>

P-1e and P-1f Commas to Set Off Parenthetical Information and Transitional Expressions

Multiple Choice

Some of the following sentences use commas incorrectly to set off a parenthetical or

transitional expression. Select the answer that has no comma errors. If the original

sentence is correct, select “c,” No change.

1. Edwin S. Porter (1870-1941) was as most movie scholars know, the first notable

American movie director.

a. Edwin S. Porter (1870-1941), was as most movie scholars know, the first notable

American movie director.

b. Edwin S. Porter (1870-1941) was, as most movie scholars know, the first notable

American movie director.

c. No change.

ANS: b

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REF: The correct answer is b.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1e.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=60>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1e.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1e.html>

2. Consider for example, Edwin S. Porter’s advances in film editing, especially in the

1903 film, The Great Train Robbery.

a. Consider, for example, Edwin S. Porter’s advances in film editing, especially in the

1903 film The Great Train Robbery.

b. Consider, for example Edwin S. Porter’s advances in film editing especially in the

1903 film The Great Train Robbery.

c. No change

ANS: a

REF: The correct answer is a.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1f.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=60>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1f.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1f.html>

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3. D. W. Griffith (1875-1948) without question, was the next great contributor to film.

Indeed he was the first director to use long, medium, and close-up shots.

a. D. W. Griffith (1875-1948), without question, was the next great contributor to film.

Indeed, he was the first director to use long, medium, and close-up shots.

b. D. W. Griffith (1875-1948), without question was the next great contributor to film.

Indeed, he was the first director to use long, medium, and close-up shots.

c. No change

ANS: a

REF: The correct answer is a.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1e and P-1f.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=60>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1e and P-1f.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1e.html>

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1f.html>

4. D. W. Griffith pioneered many, some would say countless, special effects, such as the

cut, the dissolve, the fade, and the iris.

a. D. W. Griffith pioneered many, some would say countless special effects, such as the

cut, the dissolve, the fade, and the iris.

b. D. W. Griffith pioneered many some would say countless, special effects such as the

cut, the dissolve, the fade, and the iris.

c. No change

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ANS: c

REF: The correct answer is c.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1e.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=60>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1e.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1e.html>

5. The Birth of a Nation critics agree, is D. W. Griffith’s most famous movie; however,

this Civil War film is flawed by racial stereotypes.

a. The Birth of a Nation, critics agree, is D. W. Griffith’s most famous movie; however

this Civil War film is flawed by racial stereotypes.

b. The Birth of a Nation, critics agree, is D. W. Griffith’s most famous movie; however,

this Civil War film is flawed by racial stereotypes.

c. No change

ANS: b

REF: The correct answer is b.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1e and P-1f.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=60>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1e and P-1f.

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<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1f.html>

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6. Around 1910, give or take a year East Coast filmmakers began to settle in Hollywood.

a. Around 1910 give or take a year, East Coast filmmakers began to settle in Hollywood.

b. Around 1910, give or take a year, East Coast filmmakers began to settle in Hollywood.

c. No change

ANS: b

REF: The correct answer is b.

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welcome.asp?page=60>

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7. By the 1920s the western, a favorite of mine, had emerged as a popular American

genre.

a. By the 1920s, the western, a favorite of mine, had emerged as a popular American

genre.

b. By the 1920s, the western a favorite of mine, had emerged as a popular American

genre.

c. No change

ANS: a

REF: The correct answer is a.

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In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1e and P-1f.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=60>

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8. In addition to westerns, adventure films, melodramas, and historical epics were

popular. Remember, though, that all of these early films were part of the silent-movie

age.

a. In addition, to westerns, adventure films, melodramas, and historical epics were

popular. Remember though that all of these early films were part of the silent-movie age.

b. In addition to westerns, adventure films, melodramas, and historical epics were

popular. Remember though, that all of these early films were part of the silent-movie age.

c. No change

ANS: c

REF: The correct answer is c.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1f.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=60>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1f.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1f.html>

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9. Not surprisingly, silent comedies also flourished. They starred some comedians whose

talent will never in my opinion, be duplicated, such as Fatty Arbuckle, Harold Lloyd,

Buster Keaton, and Charlie Chaplin.

a. Not surprisingly, silent comedies also flourished. They starred some comedians whose

talent will never, in my opinion, be duplicated, such as Fatty Arbuckle, Harold Lloyd,

Buster Keaton, and Charlie Chaplin.

b. Not surprisingly silent comedies also flourished. They starred some comedians whose

talent will never, in my opinion be duplicated, such as Fatty Arbuckle, Harold Lloyd,

Buster Keaton, and Charlie Chaplin.

c. No change

ANS: a

REF: The correct answer is a.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1e and P-1f.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=60>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1e and P-1f.

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<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1f.html>

10. In fact, all silent movies challenged actors to reveal the emotions and story of a film

through facial expressions and, to use a current term, body language.

a. In fact, all silent movies challenged actors to reveal the emotions and story of a film

through facial expressions, and to use a current term, body language.

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b. In fact all silent movies challenged actors to reveal the emotions and story of a film,

through facial expressions and to use a current term, body language.

c. No change

ANS: c

REF: The correct answer is c.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1e and P-1f.

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welcome.asp?page=60>

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P-1g and P-1h Commas to Set Off Direct Quotations, Direct Address, Yes and No,

Interjections, and Tag Questions

Multiple Choice

Select the sentence that uses commas correctly. If neither sentence is correct, select c.

Neither is correct.

1.

a. The American playwright Tony Kushner has said, that a father continues his own life

through that of his son.

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b. The American playwright Tony Kushner has said, “The son offers the father his life as

a vessel for carrying forth his father’s dream.”

c. Neither is correct.

ANS: b

REF: The correct answer is b.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1g.

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welcome.asp?page=61>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1g.

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2.

a. Good grief Charlie Brown is trying to kick the football, again.

b. Yes and Lucy’s ready to foul him up, isn’t she?

c. Neither is correct.

ANS: c

REF: The correct answer is c.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1h.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=61>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1h.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1h.html>

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3.

a. “Every hero becomes a bore at last” said Ralph Waldo Emerson.

b. Ralph Waldo Emerson said that a hero eventually turns into a boring person, didn’t he?

c. Neither is correct.

ANS: b

REF: The correct answer is b.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1g and P-1h.

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welcome.asp?page=61>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1g and P-1h.

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4.

a. “Oh, I don’t know if I should tell you the whole story,” Dan said.

b. “Well you could begin at the beginning” his wife suggested.

c. Neither is correct.

ANS: a

REF: The correct answer is a.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1g and P-1h.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=61>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1g and P-1h.

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5.

a. “The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference

between lightning and the lightning bug” quipped Mark Twain.

b. “The difference between the right word and the almost right word,” quipped Mark

Twain “is the difference between lightning and the lightning bug.”

c. Neither is correct.

ANS: c

REF: The correct answer is c.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1g.

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welcome.asp?page=61>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1g.

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6.

a. No Zachary, you may not drive until your seventeenth birthday.

b. Two years isn’t such a long time to wait, is it?

c. Neither is correct.

ANS: b

REF: The correct answer is b.

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In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1h.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=61>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1h.

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7.

a. Mae West said, “I used to be Snow White . . . but I drifted.”

b. Tallulah Bankhead once said that she was, “as pure as the driven slush.”

c. Neither is correct.

ANS: a

REF: The correct answer is a.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1g.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=61>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1g.

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8.

a. Keep in mind class, that you have ten more minutes to finish the exam.

b. I’m in big trouble now Jeff.

c. Neither is correct.

ANS: c

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REF: The correct answer is c.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1h.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=61>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1h.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1h.html>

9.

a. According to W. H. Auden, “No good opera plot can be sensible, for people do not

sing when they are feeling sensible.”

b. It appears, that Auden didn’t like opera, doesn’t it?

c. Neither is correct.

ANS: a

REF: The correct answer is a.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1g and P-1h.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=61>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1g and P-1h.

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10.

a. Wow, what a great sound that band has.

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b. I was told Sue, that they’re coming to Charleston in May.

c. Neither is correct.

ANS: a

REF: The correct answer is a.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1h.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=61>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1h.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1h.html>

P-1i Commas with Addresses, Place Names, and Dates

Multiple Choice

The following sentences may be missing one or more commas to set off parts of

addresses, place names, or dates. Select the instruction that makes each sentence correct.

1. Delaware, the first state, gained statehood on December 7 1787 followed a few days

later by Pennsylvania.

a. Leave as is.

b. Put a comma between 7 and 1787.

c. Put commas between 7 and 1787 and after 1787.

ANS: c

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REF: The correct answer is c. See

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In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1i.

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2. You can reach Alcoholics Anonymous World Services at 475 Riverside Drive New

York NY 10115.

a. Leave as is.

b. Put a comma between Drive and New York.

c. Put commas between Drive and New York and between New York and NY.

ANS: c

REF: The correct answer is c.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1i.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=62>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1i.

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3. It wasn’t until May 29, 1790 that Rhode Island was admitted to the United States as the

thirteenth original state.

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a. Leave as is.

b. Put a comma between 1790 and that.

c. Put commas between 1790 and that and between States and as.

ANS: b

REF: The correct answer is b.

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welcome.asp?page=62>

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4. Tourists who visit Washington D.C. rarely want to miss the White House or the

Smithsonian.

a. Leave as is.

b. Put commas between Washington and D.C. and after D.C.

c. Put comma between Washington and D.C. and after House.

ANS: b

REF: The correct answer is b.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1i.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=62>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1i.

<http://wwnorton.com/college/english/write/LSH/full/p-1i.html>

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5. Before the Civil War, the first state to secede from the Union was South Carolina on

20 December 1860; ten more states seceded by 8 June 1861.

a. Leave as is.

b. Put a comma between 20 and December and between 8 and 1860.

c. Put commas between December and 1860 and between June and 1861.

ANS: a

REF: The correct answer is a.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1i.

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welcome.asp?page=62>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1i.

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6. Cooperstown New York is the home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

a. Leave as is.

b. Put a comma between Cooperstown and New York.

c. Put commas between Cooperstown and New York and between New York and is.

ANS: c

REF: The correct answer is c.

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In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1i.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=62>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1i.

7. During the summer, you can reach my parents at 612 Jerome Street, Hudson WI

54016. The rest of the year, they’re in Sarasota Florida.

a. Leave as is.

b. Put commas between Hudson and WI and between Sarasota and Florida.

c. Put a comma between WI and 54016.

ANS: b

REF: The correct answer is b.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1i.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=62>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1i.

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8. The eleven states that seceded gained readmission to the Union between July 24 1866

and March 30 1870.

a. Leave as is.

b. Put commas between 24 and 1866 and between 30 and 1870.

c. Put commas between 24 and 1866, after 1866, and between 30 and 1870.

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ANS: c

REF: The correct answer is c.

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welcome.asp?page=62>

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9. The daily bus from Lenox Massachusetts to the Port Authority Bus Terminal, New

York City, usually departs on time.

a. Leave as is.

b. Put commas between Lenox and Massachusetts and after Massachusetts.

c. Put a comma between Lenox and Massachusetts and remove the comma after New

York City.

ANS: b

REF: The correct answer is b.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1i.

<http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/bullock2_readings_handbook_ebook/

welcome.asp?page=62>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1i.

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10. In just one year, my best friend moved three times—from Greenville to Charleston,

South Carolina; from Charleston to Denver; and from Denver to Portland, Oregon.

a. Leave as is.

b. Put commas between Greenville and to and between Denver and to.

c. Remove the commas after Charleston and Portland.

ANS: a

REF: The correct answer is a.

In The Norton Field Guide to Writing, see P-1i.

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welcome.asp?page=62>

In The Little Seagull Handbook, see P-1i.

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