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Some of the most common comma problems are caused by violations

of five rules. Below is a review of those guidelines identified by letters:

A$.$

Introductory

clause

Use commas after introductory clauses. Such clauses often

begin with although, since, if$,$ when, as$,$ and because. Also use

commas after long introductory phrases $($five or more words$)$

or those that include verbs. For example, To apply for a job,

submit an application.

B$.$

Coordinating

Conjunction

Use a comma between two independent clauses joined by a

coordinate conjunction such as and, but, or$,$ and nor.

C$.$

Comma

series

Use commas to separate three or more items $($words$,$ phrases,

or short clauses$)$ in a series. For clarity, be sure to use a

comma before the conjunction.

D$.$

Interrupters

Use commas to separate internal sentence interrupters, such

as nonrestrictive $($nonessential$)$ clauses. For example, On

Monday, which is a holiday, we will close.

E$.$

Dates

Use commas appropriately in dates, addresses, geographical

names, degrees, and long numbers. For example, The meeting

is Tuesday, July $3,$ in Dallas, Texas.

TWO PARTS: Add commas to the following sentences $($use blue ink and circle so

easily readable$).$ Then, for each comma, identify the appropriate Rule abbreviation

from the list above. If no comma is needed, write CORR $($for correct$).$

$1.$ If you are looking for a job a good place to find general information is the

Web.

$2.$ Job candidates should arrive a little early for an interview and they

should be prepared with information about the target company.

$3.$ Although candidates can't anticipate precise questions they can expect to

be asked about their education skills experience and availability.

$4.$ Jessica Markey who was preparing for an upcoming job interview

practiced answering typical interview questions and recorded her

answers so that she could critique her delivery.

$5.$ Jessica's interview was scheduled for $2$ p$.$m$.$ on Tuesday May $5$ in Athens

Ohio where she went to college.

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$6.$ If possible Jessica should call in advance to inquire about what to wear

and how to prepare.

$7.$ One determined young high school student commuted $90$ minutes each day

to work at Disneyland and later was hired as a full$-$time employee when

he finished college.

$8.$ Student candidates flock to the Anaheim California theme park which is

expected to hire $300$ part$-$time workers for the summer months.

$9.$ Although you may be changing jobs in the future you still need to train for

a specific career area now.

$10.$ Searching for a job electronically has become a common approach but it is

not always fruitful.

$11.$ To learn more about a career take a summer job internship or part$-$time

position in your field.

$12.$ Early in your academic training begin monitoring want ads and Web

sites of companies in your career area.

$13.$ Inquire about needed skills required courses financial rewards job

benefits working conditions future trends and entry requirements.

$14.$ With over $40,000$ job boards and employment Web sites deluging the

Internet it's hard to know where to start.

$15.$ The chronological r$$sum$$ format which is the favorite of recruiters

quickly reveals a candidate's experience education and skills.