Dependent/Independent & Comma Rule 3

Independent or dependent?

College athletes already receive scholarships for their education.

• dependent
• independent

Independent or dependent?

Since paying athletes may compromise the spirit of amateurism in sports.

• Independent

• Dependent

Independent or dependent?

Due to the potential disparities in compensation between different athletes.

• Independent

• Dependent

Independent or dependent?

It could lead to budget constraints for many smaller colleges and universities.

• Independent

• Dependent

Independent or dependent?

Since compensation might create conflicts of interest with coaches and programs.

• Independent

• Dependent

Independent or dependent?

Sports organizations would need to manage complex payment structures.

• Independent

• Dependent

Which sentence has the correct comma usage?

• In today's digital age, many educators grapple with the issue of using cell phones in the classroom.

• In today's digital age many educators grapple with the issue of using cell phones in the classroom.

• In today's, digital age many educators grapple with the issue of using cell phones in the classroom.

• In today's digital age many educators grapple with the issue of using cell phones, in the classroom.

Which sentence has the correct comma usage?

• Among students of all ages the debate over the pros and cons of cell phone usage in school is ongoing.

• Among students, of all ages the debate over the pros and cons of cell phone usage in school is ongoing.

• Among students of all ages, the debate over the pros and cons of cell phone usage in school is ongoing.

• Among students of all ages the debate over the pros and cons of cell phone, usage in school is ongoing.

Which sentence has the correct comma usage?

• 2. Surprisingly some studies show that mobile apps can enhance the learning experience.

• 2. Surprisingly some studies show that mobile apps can enhance, the learning experience.

• 2. Surprisingly some studies, show that mobile apps can enhance the learning experience.

• 2. Surprisingly, some studies show that mobile apps can enhance the learning experience.

Which sentence has the correct comma usage?

• 1. With the advent of smartphones teachers are adapting to a new era of classroom technology.

• 1. With the advent of smartphones, teachers are adapting to a new era of classroom technology.

• 1. With the advent, of smartphones teachers are adapting to a new era of classroom technology.

• 1. With the advent of smartphones teachers, are adapting to a new era of classroom technology.