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Capitals and Commas: Part 2

Question 1 • CA-Common Core English Language Arts 11 B

Read the sentence.Roberto is a very talented concert pianist while his sister enjoys playing rock music on her drums and electric guitar.Where in the sentence should a comma be placed?

Answer
A
after the word “talented”
B
after the word “pianist”
C
after the word “rock”
D
after the word “drums”

Explanation

Place a comma after “pianist” to separate the two contrasting clauses: “Roberto is a very talented concert pianist” and “his sister enjoys playing rock music on her drums and electric guitar.” The comma belongs before “while,” which connects the clauses and highlights their contrast.

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