Commas with Interrupters and Direct Address

Choose the correct comma usage for the underlined section of the sentence.

The umpire unfortunately called off the game.

• umpire, unfortunately called

• umpire unfortunately, called

• umpire, unfortunately, called

• umpire unfortunately called,

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Choose the correct comma usage for the underlined portion of the sentence.

Ms. Barnes my dance instructor was a professional entertainer.

• Ms. Barnes, my dance instructor, was,

• Ms. Barnes, my dance instructor, was

• Ms. Barnes, my dance instructor was

• Ms. Barnes my dance instructor, was

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Choose the correct comma usage for the underlined portion of the sentence.

Dr. Rodriguez who was present at the scene called for an ambulance.

• Dr. Rodriguez, who was present at the scene, called, for

• Dr. Rodriguez, who was present, at the scene, called for

• Dr. Rodriguez who was present at the scene, called for

• Dr. Rodriguez, who was present at the scene, called for

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Choose the correct comma usage of the underlined portion of the sentence.

That song in my opinion is unimaginative.

• song in my opinion is,

• song, in my opinion, is

• song, in my opinion is

• song in my opinion, is

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Choose the correct comma usage for the underlined portion of the sentence.

It is however very difficult to learn a new language after the age of twelve.

• It is, however, very difficult to learn

• It is however, very difficult to learn

• It is however very difficult, to learn

• It is, however very difficult to learn

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Choose the correct comma usage for the underlined portion of the sentence.

Are you sure Jim that building is safe?

• Are you sure Jim, that

• Are you sure Jim that,

• Are you sure, Jim that

• Are you sure, Jim, that

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Choose the correct comma usage for the underlined portion of the sentence.

Mrs. Winston your class has helped me tremendously.

• Mrs. Winston, your class has

• Mrs. Winston your class, has

• Mrs. Winston your, class, has

• Mrs. Winston your class has,

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Choose the correct commas usage for the underlined portion of the sentence.

I worried John that you had forgotten to feed the dog.

• I worried John, that you had forgotten,

• I worried, John that you had forgotten

• I worried John, that you, had forgotten,

• I worried, John, that you had forgotten

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Choose the correct comma usage for the underlined portion of the sentence.

That Mazda the car with the rotary engine is expensive.

• , the car with the rotary engine, is

• , the car with the rotary engine is,

• the car with the rotary engine, is

• , the car with the rotary engine, is,

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Choose the correct comma usage for the underlined portion of the sentence.

One of the car's safety features for example is the braking system.

• safety features for example, is the

• safety features, for example, is the

• safety features, for example is the

• safety features, for example, is the,

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A