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,

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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,

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,