Chicago Style Workout 2: Commas with Introductory Words and Phrases

This workout centers on paragraphs 6.33–35 and 6.36–38 (with a brief look at 6.57) in CMOS 18. Advanced editors might tackle the exercises cold; learners can study the related sections of the Manual before answering the questions.

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Chicago Style Workout 1: Series and the Serial Comma

This workout is the first in a series of dozens of workouts at Shop Talk, each of which has now been updated to refer and link to the 18th edition of CMOS. Whether you’re a beginner or an old pro, these interactive quizzes should help you build and maintain your editorial muscles.

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Chicago Style Workout 2: Commas with Introductory Words and Phrases

Chicago Style Workout 1: Series and the Serial Comma