Commas as Interrupters: Appositives and Participial Phrases

Rue, the Australian shepherd, thinks she is a cat. What interrupter are you seeing?

• Appositive

• Participial Phrase

Lainey, frequenting the library often, loved reading books by a new author. What interrupter are you seeing?

• Appositive

• Participial Phrase

While it was a Monday, Aaron, thinking positively, had the mindset that it was still a good day. What interrupter are you seeing?

• Appositive

• Participial Phrase

Graham, interrupting the conversation, felt he needed to communicate his thoughts before they left his mind. What interrupter are you seeing?

• Appositive

• Participial Phrase

Mrs. Leiva, a chocolate-loving fool, could not resist the Dove peanut butter squares that were sitting on the table. What interrupter do you see?

• Appositive

• Participial Phrase

Jeff Glor, a CBS news reporter, has a very nice smile. What interrupter am I seeing?

• Appositive

• Participial Phrase

It is hard to believe that my favorite time of year, Christmas, is nearly here! What interrupter are you seeing?

• Appositive

• Participial Phrase

One of the best superfoods, the pomegranate, will keep you healthy through the winter months. What interrupter are you seeing?

• Appositive

• Participial Phrase

Kahley, trying to keep calm, did not yell at Pierce when he took a pencil from her desk. What interrupter are you seeing?

• Appositive

• Participial Phrase

Jack, dribbling speedily down the court, caused a full-on collision with Brandon. What interrupter are you seeing?

• Appositive

• Participial Phrase