(1-4) Choose the sentence that contains an error in the use of commas.

Question

A tiny white diamond sparkled on her finger. <-----------

Haley’s speech was interesting and a pleasantly surprising hit.

His long, red beard fascinated the little boy.

One scraggly, leafless plant sat in the window.

I followed the trail of sticky green goo.
2.
A black Andalusian stallion cantered up to the gate.

Roxanne showed me her new wireless modem.

We need a clear definitive answer to our query. <-------

3.
Yes I can see what you mean. <----

From then until now, I've never seen another bobcat.

An experienced mechanic, Alan has a busy shop and a full schedule.

Under the bed in Jerri’s room was my football.

4.)
Soaring quickly out of sight, the red balloon rapidly became a tiny dot.

Behind that wide smile lay a lingering resentment.

Pausing for a moment Janice considered her answer. <------

Well, nobody is right all the time.

5.) Choose the sentence that contains an error in the use of italics.

On the desk was a copy of a novel titled *Intrepid*.

His graffiti style was the subject of an article in the *Miami Times*.

I can never spell separate. <-------

Oh, that* 2* looked like a 7.

Thank you very much.

Answer 1

1. No
2. Yes
3. Yes
4. Yes
5. I'm not sure. In the last one, is the 7 supposed to be in italics, too? If not, then both the third and fourth are incorrect.

Answer 2

I got 100% already, but thank you !