More Uses for Commas

Mary, I love your new haircut.

This sentence demonstrates which kind of comma usage?

• Appositive

• Direct address

• Compound sentence

• Introductory word

Well, it looks like we are going to be late for our appointment.

This sentence demonstrates which kind of comma usage?

• Introductory word

• Appositive

• Direct address

• Compound sentence

The weather is warm, but it is windy.

This sentence demonstrates which kind of comma usage?

• Direct address

• Appositive

• Introductory word

• Compound sentence

Dominic's, my favorite pizza place, is on Main Street.

This sentence demonstrates which kind of comma usage?

• Direct address

• Appositive

• Introductory word

• Compound sentence

Which sentence shows the correct use of commas in a direct address?

• I will see you tomorrow Maria.

• I will see you, tomorrow Maria.

• I will see you tomorrow, Maria.

• I, will see you tomorrow Maria.

Which sentence shows the correct use of commas in a compound sentence?

• Will you have vanilla ice cream, or will you have cake?

• Will you have vanilla ice cream or will you have cake?

• Will you, have vanilla ice cream or will you have cake?

• Will you have vanilla ice cream or, will you have cake?

Which sentence shows the correct use of commas in an appositive?

• Mark my cousin, will meet us at the restaurant.

• Mark my cousin will, meet us at the restaurant.

• Mark, my cousin, will meet us at the restaurant.

• Mark my cousin will meet us, at the restaurant.

Which sentence shows the correct use of commas in an introductory word?

• Yes I finished my, homework.

• Yes I finished my homework.

• Yes I, finished my homework.

• Yes, I finished my homework.

Select the TWO sentences that show correct comma usage. (HINT: DIRECT ADDRESS and APPOSITIVE)

• Linda, my sister, loves cats.

• Linda my sister, loves cats.

• Linda, my sister loves cats.

• Linda my sister loves cats.

Which is a compound sentence?

• Dan, you're late!

• I like my new car, but I liked my old one better.

• Well, I'm going to bed.

• I'm taking my dog, Fluffy, to the vet today.