Identifying correct punctuation

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Identifying correct punctuation Fragments and Run-Ons Identifying correct punctuation

Practice Directions: Copy the sentence. Circle the subject. Put a box around the verb. Underline independent clauses 1 time. Underline dependent clauses 2 times. Place commas appropriately. Since class started ten weeks ago we have completed 32 assignments for grades and many students have zeros still they need to make up.

Practice Directions: Select the correct choice(s) for the dependent clause below by simply identifying the correct letter. A. I must babysit my little sister when I leave school in the afternoon. B. I must babysit my little sister, when I leave school in the afternoon. C. When I leave school in the afternoon, I must babysit my little sister. D. When I leave school in the afternoon I must babysit my little sister.