Which sentence uses a comma correctly to set off an introductory phrase?

a. the innkeeper, who was not very friendly, slid the room key across
the desk.

b. the music, dancing, and costumes make this performance an
unforgettable experience.

c. even, two weeks later daniel was complaining about losing the
match

d. to make matters worse, blake and tricia were now locked out of
the house.

Read the excerpt from dominique’s personal narrative. tired of waiting for the bus, which was late for the fifth day in a row, i sat leafing through an old magazine i had stuffed in my purse the previous night. it was terribly warm for a september afternoon, and the sun cast fleeting shadows on the bus stop sign with each car that passed. i wondered when the weather would get cooler and when the new bus driver would start arriving on time. it was about then that i first noticed the apparent agitation of the man sitting next to me. finally, the bus arrived and ambled to a gradual stop directly in front of the restless man. the doors widened, and the bus driver greeted the man with his usual banter in his usual monotone. "good afternoon. how are you today? ” when writing the next few lines of dialogue, dominique should be certain that the lines provide clues about what will happen later on in the narrative. contain made-up details that make the story more exciting. include everyday language that seems real and natural. use precise words that make both men sound educated.

How does the author create a surprise ending? cite evidence from the text to support your answer.

At a restaurant, one small drink costs $1.15 and one large drink costs $1.75 a family buys three small drinks and two large drinks. before tax, what is the total cost for the drinks at this restaurant