All the sentences below are missing one or more commas. By placing commas in the correct places, complete the following ten-question exercise. You may use The Writer' Reference handbook if needed. 1. Parents once automatically gave their children the father's surname but some no longer do.
2. Italians insist that Marco Polo the thirteenth-century explorer did not import pasta from China.
3. Prices having risen rapidly the government debated a price freeze.
4. A price rise unlike a rise in interest rates seemed a sure solution.
5. Shoes with high heels originated to protect feet from the mud garbage and animal waste in the streets.
6. The festival will hold a benefit dinner and performance on March 10 2011 in Ashville.
7. "In coming to a new land" says writing teacher Peter Elbow "you develop a new conception of what you are writing about."
8. Mr. Spock as chief science officer is also Captain Kirk's closest friend.
9. The quarterback told the tight end to sprint five yards juke to the inside then break for the right sideline.
10. Fielding the ball on three hops the shortstop fired a strike to first base for the final out.