Mastering Commas with Interrupters and Appositives

What is the primary purpose of using commas in a sentence?

• To indicate essential information

• To add more words to the sentence

• To connect two independent clauses

• To separate less important parts of the sentence

What does an appositive provide in a sentence?

• Additional information about a noun

• The main argument of the sentence

• A necessary verb for action

• A conclusion to the sentence

Which of the following is an example of an interrupter?

• A defining relative clause

• An essential clause without commas

• A direct object

• A non-essential clause set off by commas

What is the effect of removing an appositive from a sentence?

• It turns the sentence into a question

• It does not change the overall meaning of the sentence

• It makes the sentence grammatically incorrect

• It changes the fundamental meaning of the sentence

Why might commas be used around the date in a sentence?

• To emphasize the date

• To show the date is essential

• To indicate a pause or non-essential detail

• To start a new sentence

Why are geographical details like states or countries sometimes included in sentences?

• Because they are grammatically required

• To add necessary clarity or specificity

• To fulfill sentence length requirements

• To introduce new topics

What should you consider when deciding to use commas or dashes around additional information?

• The number of commas already in the sentence

• The writer's preference for punctuation

• The length of the sentence

• Whether the information changes the sentence's meaning

In which case would you use dashes instead of commas?

• To emphasize the non-essential information

• To add humor to the writing

• When listing items in a series

• When the information is essential

What is the role of non-essential information in sentences according to the video?

• To confuse the reader

• To serve as the main clause

• To provide additional, useful context

• To contradict the main sentence

When is it inappropriate to use commas around an appositive?

• When the appositive is at the beginning of the sentence

• When the appositive contains a proper noun

• When the appositive is essential to the meaning of the sentence

• When the sentence is too long