Which phrase describes a clause?(1 point)
Responses
a group of words that adds more information to a sentence but can be removed
a group of words that adds more information to a sentence but can be removed
a group of words that contains a subject and a verb
a group of words that contains a subject and a verb
a group of words that does not express a complete thought
a group of words that does not express a complete thought
a group of adjectives set off from the sentence by commas
a group of adjectives set off from the sentence by commas
a group of words that contains a subject and a verb
Where in a sentence is an introductory clause placed?(1 point)
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at the end
at the end
at the beginning
at the beginning
at the middle
at the middle
at the first comma
at the beginning
We came home from the concert which was in the next town and went directly to bed.
Where should two commas be placed in the sentence?
(1 point)
Responses
after came and town
after came and town
after concert and directly
after concert and directly
after home and went
after home and went
after concert and town
The two commas should be placed after "concert" and "town".
Which sentence explains why commas are used with nonrestrictive elements?(1 point)
Commas come at the beginning of clauses and nonrestrictive elements.
Commas come at the beginning of clauses and nonrestrictive elements.
Commas add more information to clauses and nonrestrictive elements.
Commas add more information to clauses and nonrestrictive elements.
Commas set off clauses and nonrestrictive elements from the rest of the sentence.
Commas set off clauses and nonrestrictive elements from the rest of the sentence.
Commas split clauses or nonrestrictive elements into smaller, easier-to-read parts.