Asked by Aran

. Identify which one of the following sentences is missing punctuation. Please correct the error and explain why the correction is necessary.


a. I woke up when the book slipped from my lap and landed on my foot.
b. After the book slid from my lap and landed on my foot I realized that I had fallen asleep.

Answered by Ms. Sue
We'll be glad to check your answer.

Answered by Aran
the first one doesn't need any puncuation.

After the book slid from my lap and landed on my foot; I realized that I had fallen asleep.
Answered by Ms. Sue
You're right about the first sentence.

I'm not sure whether you have a comma or semicolon after foot. You need a comma there.

Answered by Aran
why do i need to add a comma there
Answered by Ms. Sue
You need a comma to separate the introductory clause from the independent clause.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/607/02/
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