Understanding Commas for Clarity

What is one of the primary functions of a comma in a sentence?

• To indicate a question

• To replace conjunctions

• To clarify the meaning of a sentence

• To separate paragraphs

How can you determine where a comma might be needed in a sentence?

• By counting the number of words

• By checking for adjectives

• By identifying the main verb

• By reading the sentence aloud and noting natural pauses

In the sentence 'Most of the time travelers only need one suitcase,' what does the placement of a comma clarify?

• That travelers need a suitcase most of the time

• That travelers need more than one suitcase

• That time travelers are the subject

• That time travelers are fictional

In the sentence 'Martin walked behind the beaver holding a camera,' what does the comma placement clarify?

• That the beaver is holding a camera

• That Martin is holding a camera

• That the beaver is walking

• That Martin is walking alone

In the sentence 'The police chased the clown in a fast car,' what does the comma placement clarify?

• That the clown is driving the car

• That the police are driving the car

• That the clown is running

• That the police are on foot