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Technical Writing Comma Exercise 1.

The busy girl will do the work, and I will sit on the couch. (11)

2. F. Scott Fitzgerald, a talented writer, died at the age of forty-four in Hollywood, California. (14) (2) 3.

The best person for the job, in my opinion, is Sarah. (5)

4. I was married on Sunday, May 8, 1988 on Peaks Island. (1) 5. Mr. Hibble, who is a familiar figure to many, will be taking a trip to Houston, Texas in March. (13) (2) 6.

My favorite places to visit are Bailey Island, Maine, and Plainfield, Vermont. (2)

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The teacher is good, happy, and busy at his job. (7)

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Yes, I believe in reincarnation. (6)

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The posters on the wall are brightly painted, beautifully illustrated, and for sale. (7)

10. I want strawberry or, better yet, chocolate ice cream. (5) 11. Please print 1500 copies of the flyer on yellow paper and 2500 copies of the flyer on blue paper. (7) 12. I took my cousin to the movie, and we bought two sodas and a bucket of popcorn. (11) (7) 13. I will, however, help you study for the exam tomorrow, Ann. (5) (3) 14. She has decided to accept the job at L & L Big Inc., beginning in November. (4) 15. Cindy will take care of the arrangements because it is her job. (12) 16. Because it is her job, Cindy will take care of the arrangements. (12) 17. Today Mr. Thomas begins his new job at The Forester Co. (10) 18. Starting with the alphabet, she showed off what she knew. (10) 19. Fitzgerald's book, The Great Gatsby, gives insight into high society. (14) 20. All I can say, Peter, is no, I will not help you. (3) (6) 21. She lives at 202 Brewery Gulch, Bisbee, Arizona. (2) 22. My best friend, whom I haven't seen in three years, arrives for a week-long stay this Friday. (13) 23. Larry Bird was a great basketball player, yet he was reserved and humble. (11) 24. Larry Bird was a great basketball player, although he was reserved and humble. (12) 25. Although Larry Bird was a great basketball player, he was reserved and humble. (12) 26. Larry Bird, a great basketball player, was reserved and humble. (14)...