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2. Why the ___________?  ORIGINAL: Pinkney’s future husband, Brian Pinkney worked in Field and Stream’s art department.  Should it be: A.) husband, Brian, Pinkney B.) husband, Brian Pinkney C.) husband, Brian Pinkney, D.) As it is

3. Answer: Pinkney’s future husband, Brian Pinkney, worked in Field and Stream’s art department.  Why? The comma shows an _________ of thought ○ It’s like saying, “_____________” and then getting back on subject ○ You can say: “Pinkney’s future husband worked in Field and Stream’s art department. The ________________ is her husband’s name.

4. _______________  Others are complex novels featuring strong characters who deal with obstacles, such as slavery, prejudice, and peer pressure. A.) obstacles, such as, slavery, prejudice, and, peer pressure. B.) obstacles such as slavery, prejudice, and peer pressure. C.) obstacles, such as, slavery, prejudice, and peer pressure. D.) As it is

5. Answer: B.) obstacles such as slavery, prejudice, and peer pressure.  Why? Add in the exaggerated pauses and ________________________...  Use your commas when you start to ___________!  Others are complex novels featuring strong characters who deal with obstacles, such as slavery, prejudice, and peer pressure.

6. ____________ Agreement  In the introduction to the book, Pinkney encourages readers to believe his or her own power and to stand up for the rights of others. A.) their B.) his or hers C.) Our D.) As it is

7. Answer:  A.) Their  In the introduction to the book, Pinkney encourages readers to believe their own power and to stand up for the rights of others.  Why? Your _____________________must match whether singular or plural—  In the introduction to the book, Pinkney encourages readers (__________) to believe their (___________) own power and to stand up for the rights of others.

8. Comma after _________ words  In fact while working for a major publisher, she began editing her own line of books for children called Jump at the Sun. A.) In fact while, B.) In fact, while C.) In fact, while, D.) As it is

9. Answer: B.) In fact, while In fact while working for a major publisher, she began editing her own line of books for children called Jump at the Sun. Why? Certain ___________ words require a comma after them for ______________ —it strengthens the point you will make. Example: However, he did not make enough money.