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A Comma Quiz

Here’s a test of your comma perspicuity. Would the addition of a comma be correct? Might it change the meaning of the sentence? Choose carefully before clicking on “Yes” or “No.”

1. George put his truck in gear and followed the truck belching black smoke.

   Is the punctuation correct?   Yes     No

2. George put his truck in gear, and followed the truck belching black smoke.

   Is the punctuation correct?   Yes     No

3. George put his truck in gear and followed the truck, belching black smoke.

   Is the punctuation correct?   Yes     No

Click here for our brief and highly informative article about commas.

Responses welcome!

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