1.Identify the reason for the comma(s) in the following sentence:
When you have the opportunity to interview for a job, you can improve your chances for consideration by dressing for success.
a.To join two independent clauses (along with a conjunction)
b.To separate an introductory word, phrase, or dependent clause from the rest of the sentence
c.To separate an interruption from the rest of the sentence
d.To separate items in a series
2.An interviewee’s attitude, preferably positive, can significantly influence the outcome of an interview.
a.To join two independent clauses (along with a conjunction)
b.To separate an introductory word, phrase, or dependent clause from the rest of the sentence
c.To separate an interruption from the rest of the sentence
d.To separate items in a series
3.The graduates were thrilled with their job offers, and their parents were equally as happy.
a.To join two independent clauses (along with a conjunction)
b.To separate an introductory word, phrase, or dependent clause from the rest of the sentence
c.To separate an interruption from the rest of the sentence
d.To separate items in a series
4.Three key components for success in almost any field are communication skills, interpersonal skills, and motivation.
a.To join two independent clauses (along with a conjunction)
b.To separate an introductory word, phrase, or dependent clause from the rest of the sentence
c.To separate an interruption from the rest of the sentence
d.To separate items in a series
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1. A
2. B
3. D
4. D
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1. The reason for the comma in the sentence "When you have the opportunity to interview for a job, you can improve your chances for consideration by dressing for success." is:
b. To separate an introductory word, phrase, or dependent clause from the rest of the sentence
In this case, the comma is used to separate the introductory phrase "When you have the opportunity to interview for a job" from the main clause "you can improve your chances for consideration by dressing for success."
2. The reason for the comma in the sentence "An interviewee’s attitude, preferably positive, can significantly influence the outcome of an interview." is:
c. To separate an interruption from the rest of the sentence
In this case, the comma is used to set off the interruptive phrase "preferably positive."
3. The reason for the comma in the sentence "The graduates were thrilled with their job offers, and their parents were equally as happy." is:
a. To join two independent clauses (along with a conjunction)
In this case, the comma is used to separate and connect the two independent clauses "The graduates were thrilled with their job offers" and "their parents were equally as happy." The conjunction "and" is used to join these two clauses.
4. The reason for the comma in the sentence "Three key components for success in almost any field are communication skills, interpersonal skills, and motivation." is:
d. To separate items in a series
In this case, the comma is used to separate the items in the series "communication skills," "interpersonal skills," and "motivation." The comma before the final item is known as the Oxford comma, which is optional but often used to clarify the separation between the last two items in a series.