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growth quiz: english 10 q3 c1 quiz
question 7 of 20
should there be a comma before the highlighted word?
i accidentally ripped a hole in peter parkers beanbag chair; we, as a result, had to vacuum his entire room.
keep the comma
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Explanation:

The phrase "as a result" is a parenthetical interruptor that separates the subject "we" from the verb "had". Parenthetical phrases are set off by commas on both sides, so the comma before "had" is necessary to close this parenthetical break.

Answer:

Keep the Comma