Question

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rewrite these sentences so that they include the word in parentheses. be sure to use commas correctly.

1. we looked for recordings of mariachi music. (and) we found five compact disks at the music store.

1. here are recordings of a famous mariachi group. (lori)

1. its a group in mexico. (and) its called mariachi vargas de tecalitlán.

Explanation:

For each sentence, combine or insert the given word with proper comma usage:

1. For sentence 9, combine two independent clauses with "and" preceded by a comma.
2. For sentence 10, add "Lori" as an appositive (set off by commas) to show possession or association.
3. For sentence 11, combine two independent clauses with "and" preceded by a comma.

Answer:

1. We looked for recordings of mariachi music, and we found five compact disks at the music store.
2. Here are Lori's recordings of a famous mariachi group.

Alternative: Here are recordings, Lori, of a famous mariachi group. (if addressing Lori directly; the possessive form is more contextually logical)

1. It's a group in Mexico, and it's called Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán.