Commas Interrupters

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.

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 comma usage for the underlined portion of the sentence.

• , 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,

Where should commas be placed when a direct address is in the middle of a sentence?

• After the direct address

• No commas are needed

• Before the direct address

• On both sides of the direct address

Which of the following sentences correctly uses commas with a direct address?

• Brendan and Suzanna your work was excellent this month.

• Well, Darling, I don’t believe you.

• I told you Juanita you can’t pet my cat like that.

• Can I have your attention people?

In the sentence 'Thanks, everyone, for your helpful responses,' why are commas used?

• To indicate a pause

• To separate items in a list

• To set off the direct address

• To end the sentence