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Dear native English speakers,
I have a question about the usage of comma.
Which would be accepted in each case?
(1a) Mary ran toward me smiling.
(1b) Mary ran toward me, smiling.
(2a) The little children walked down the street singing merrily.
(2b) The little children walked down the street, singing merrily.
(3a) Fred was drawing a picture listening to the radio.
(3b) Fred was drawing a picture, listening to the radio.
(4a) Jane went through the drawers looking for the key.
(4b) Jane went through the drawers, looking for the key.
(5a) The big earthquake hit our city causing great damage.
(5b) The big earthquake hit our city, causing great damage.
Thanks in advance.
Hirashin
I have a question about the usage of comma.
Which would be accepted in each case?
(1a) Mary ran toward me smiling.
(1b) Mary ran toward me, smiling.
(2a) The little children walked down the street singing merrily.
(2b) The little children walked down the street, singing merrily.
(3a) Fred was drawing a picture listening to the radio.
(3b) Fred was drawing a picture, listening to the radio.
(4a) Jane went through the drawers looking for the key.
(4b) Jane went through the drawers, looking for the key.
(5a) The big earthquake hit our city causing great damage.
(5b) The big earthquake hit our city, causing great damage.
Thanks in advance.
Hirashin