Commas with Introductory Elements

"Even if Romeo had some other name he would still be perfect." Where should the comma go?

• after name

• after if

• after even

Believing to be a modern day Romeo Eli and Jaxon walk the hallways with their heads held high. Where should the comma go?

• after believing

• before day

• before Eli

Appearing obsessive Juliet frequently says things in Act II, that cause me to raise eyebrows. Is the comma in the correct location? If not, where should it go?

• No, the comma should go after "me."

• No, the comma should go after "obsessive."

• Yes, the comma is in the correct location.

Even though he is a Montague Romeo scales the steep walls of the Capulet residence to see Juliet. Where should the comma go?

• after "even"

• after "though"

• after "Montague"

After the Capulet ball Mercutio and Benvolio were trying to find Romeo. Where should the comma go?

• after "Mercutio and Benvolio"

• after "ball"

• after Mercutio

Having chosen Juliet, Romeo is no longer concerned about Rosaline. Is the location of the comma correct? If not, indicate where it should go.

• No, the comma should go after "Romeo."

• Yes, the location is correct.

• No, the comma should go after "chosen."

As mentioned the sonnet is a fourteen-line poem that usually contains a problem and solution. Where should the comma go?

• after "mentioned"

• after "sonnet"

• after "poem"

Much like Mercutio the Nurse, frequently jokes around. Is the comma in the correct location? If not, where should it go?

• No, the comma should go after "frequently."

• Yes, the comma is in the correct location.

• No, the comma should go after "Mercutio."

Understanding human behavior Shakespeare's tragic play, captures the impatience of young love. Is the comma in the correct location? If not, where should the comma go?

• No, the comma should go after "tragic."

• No, the comma should go after "behavior."

• Yes, the comma is in the correct location.

Even though Romeo and Juliet's love seems unstoppable it is known that it will end. Where should the comma go?

• after "unstoppable"

• after "known"

• after "love"