Question 1: Identify one place in the passage where a comma is used to set off a clause. Explain its purpose.

Answer: The comma after 'exhausted' sets off the subordinate clause 'despite feeling exhausted', clarifying the sentence structure.

Question 2: Rewrite the sentence: 'Her neighbour, who often watched her from the window, waved as she set off.' Adding a comma to improve clarity.

Answer: Her neighbour, who often watched her from the window, waved as she set off.

Question 3: Choose the correct option: Which sentence correctly uses commas with clauses? a) Although tired she continued running. b) Although tired, she continued running. c) Although tired she, continued running.

Answer: b) Although tired, she continued running.

Question 4: Explain why commas are important when writing complex sentences with clauses.

Answer: Commas clarify the separation between clauses, making the sentence easier to read and understand.

Question 5: Create a complex sentence of your own that includes a subordinate clause, and punctuate it correctly using commas.

Answer: Students' own responses; should include a subordinate clause correctly set off by commas.

Question 6: Identify the type of clause in the phrase: 'who often watched her from the window'. Is it a relative clause, adverbial clause, or noun clause?

Answer: It is a relative clause, providing additional information about 'her neighbour'.

Question 7: Using the passage as inspiration, write a short paragraph describing a personal routine, ensuring you include at least two clauses separated by commas.

Answer: Students' own creative paragraph incorporating comma-separated clauses.

Question 8: Analyze the effect of the comma placement in the sentence: 'Her determination was admirable, even when the rain started falling, and she considered returning home.'

Answer: Students should discuss how the commas separate different ideas and make the sentence clearer.