Commas

Question 1

Commas

Answer 1

Used to separate parts of a sentence to clarify meaning.

Question 2

Commas after an introductory word, phrase, or clause.

Answer 2

Ex: After the storm passed, the village slowly rebuilt.

Question 3

Commas to separate items in a list.

Answer 3

Ex: We bought breed, cheese, apples, and olives.

Question 4

Commas before a coordinating conjunction joining independent clauses.

Answer 4

Ex: I wanted to stay, but it was getting late.

Question 5

Commas to set of nonessential information.

Answer 5

Ex: The old mansion, abandoned for decades, collapsed during the storm.

Question 6

Commas with direct address.

Answer 6

Ex: Maria, could you help me with this?

Question 7

If the council rejects the proposal before nightfall, as the opposition insists they will, the fragile truce between the factions will dissolve into open conflict.

Answer 7

Comma
(Commas after dependent clause at the beginning, and around nonessential info)

Question 8

The royal chamberlain, whose loyalty had been in question, finally confessed to the conspiracy after days of interrogation.

Answer 8

Comma
(Commas around nonessential relative info)

Question 9

Reluctantly, the general agreed to withdraw his forces, for the city’s defenses had grown too weak, and the enemy’s numbers had doubled overnight.

Answer 9

Comma
(Commas after introductory adverbs, before conjunctions joining independent clauses)

Question 10

By dawn, the envoys, weary from their journey and burdened by the weight of grim news, arrived at the castle gates.

Answer 10

Comma
(Commas after introductory phrase, and around nonessential appositive phrases)