Which of the following statement about commas is false?
two independent clauses can be joined with a comma and a coordinating conjunction.
a comma introduces a series or list of items.
a comma is used after a conjunctive adverb or a transitional expression.
commas are used to separate items in a series or list.

the mood is annoyed. they wish sandy was there do to the job right and since they dont like they way it came out now they are annoyed.

the price of our current war is high; it costs money and it costs lives.

but it does not cost our pride. it does not cost the guilt that would arise from knowing that we did nothing to intervene while our neighboring nations fell to despotic leaders.

it does not cost the terror of knowing that our allies are unstable. it does not cost the fear that we, too, will be next to fall.

which sentence most accurately explains why the speaker's use of the parallel structure is effective in this passage?

a. it underscores that disagreement will not be tolerated and will be dealt with swiftly.

b. it makes the speaker seem like a decisive and capable leader.

c. it emphasizes reasons to fight and inspires listeners to aid the war effort.

d. it establishes the speaker's credibility by acknowledging the difficulties of war.