Question

Commas signal a brief pause. They are used in several ways in writing. Match the sentences with the correct function of the comma(s) used.(4 points) Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse. Use a comma before a conjunction to join independent clauses in a compound sentence. Use a comma after an introductory word, phrase or clause. Use commas to separate words in a series. Use a comma to separate coordinate adjectives. The option "If you go to the movie, how will you get your homework finished?" (4 of 4) has been selected. Press tab to choose a response area, and spacebar to insert it. Press escape to cancel.

Answer 1

1: John thought he was late, and rushed through the parking lot. 2: We recieved a warm, joyful welcome. 3: If you go to the movie, how will you get your homework finished? 4: The cafe' offered fruit juice, sparkling water, and iced tea.

Answer 2

Sure! Please provide the sentences that you want me to match with the correct functions of the commas.

Answer 3

Here are the sentences matched with the correct functions of the commas used:

1. **John thought he was late, and rushed through the parking lot.**
- **Use a comma before a conjunction to join independent clauses in a compound sentence.**

2. **We received a warm, joyful welcome.**
- **Use a comma to separate coordinate adjectives.**

3. **If you go to the movie, how will you get your homework finished?**
- **Use a comma after an introductory word, phrase or clause.**

4. **The café offered fruit juice, sparkling water, and iced tea.**
- **Use commas to separate words in a series.**

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