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Comma Trivia!

Comma Trivia!. #1. A clause that contains information that is necessary to the basic meaning of the sentence, and is therefore not set off by commas. Answer: Essential Clause. #2.

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Comma Trivia!

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  1. Comma Trivia!

  2. #1 A clause that contains information that is necessary to the basic meaning of the sentence, and is therefore not set off by commas Answer: Essential Clause

  3. #2 a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it; can be a short or long combination of words Answer: Appositive

  4. #3 Identify the underlined part of the sentence:The papers were all jumbled up; therefore, we couldn't find the report when we needed it. Answer: Parenthetical Expression

  5. #4 A clause that relies on the rest of the sentence; cannot stand on its own Answer: Dependent Clause

  6. #5 usually ends with –ing or –ed; if used at the beginning of a sentence, you need a comma afterwards! Answer: Participle

  7. #6 Identify the underlined part of the sentence:During the dinner conversation, Clifford, the messiest eater at the table, spewed mashed potatoes like an erupting volcano. Answer: Appositive

  8. #7 What is a side remark that adds information or shows a relationship between ideas – and is set off by commas? Answer: Parenthetical Expression

  9. #8 Identify the underlined part of the sentence:Calling for a timeout, the referee blew his whistle and signaled. Answer: Participle Phrase

  10. #9 A clause that contains information that is not necessary to the basic meaning of the sentence, and is set off by commas Answer: Nonessential Clause

  11. #10 A clause that does not rely on the rest of the sentence; can stand on its own and be a complete sentence Answer: Independent Clause

  12. Insert the comma!

  13. #1 • Beautiful homes attractive city squares and a mild climate are characteristics of Savannah Georgia. Answer: Beautiful homes, attractive city squares, and a mild climate are characteristics of Savannah, Georgia.

  14. #2 • The painting that we saw is valued at a million dollars yet it is really priceless. • Answer: • The painting that we saw is valued at a million dollars, yet it is really priceless.

  15. #3 • Soup and salad can make a lighttasty nutritious meal. • Answer: • Soup and salad can make a light,tasty, nutritious meal.

  16. #4 • The teacher was annoyed when Hillary who lives right across the street from school was late. Answer: The teacher was annoyed when Hillary, who lives right across the street from school, was late.

  17. #5 • The Titanic which was the largest vessel of its time generated an enormous amount of publicity about its maiden voyage. • Answer: • The Titanic,which was the largest vessel of its time, generated an enormous amount of publicity about its maiden voyage.

  18. #6 • Sticks stones and natural poisons such as the toxic sweat of Central and South American frogs were probably the first weapons. • Answer: • Sticks, stones, and natural poisons, such as the toxic sweat of Central and South American frogs, were probably the first weapons.

  19. #7 • Yes for many people around the world meat is not a daily food staple. Answer: Yes, for many people around the world, meat is not a daily food staple.

  20. #8 • As you can see the dart the arrow the spear the lance and the javelin were all developed from the stick thrown by hand. • Answer: • As you can see, the dart, the arrow, the spear, the lance, and the javelin were all developed from the stick thrown by hand.

  21. #9 • Serving as a main source of nutrition whole grains such as corn oats wheat and rice feed millions. • Answer: • Serving as a main source of nutrition, whole grains such as corn, oats, wheat, and rice feed millions.

  22. #10 • Fremont High School as far as I know is the best school around and it is known for its success in sports. • Answer: • Fremont High School, as far as I know, is the best school around, and it is known for its success in sports.

  23. #11 • Since its recovery the painting one of the most valuable portraits in the world has been closely guarded. • Answer: • Since its recovery, the painting, one of the most valuable portraits in the world, has been closely guarded.

  24. #12 • Our new baby was born on April 12 2010 and we are going to name him Henry Davis Eisenberg Jr. after his father. • Answer: • Our new baby was born on April 12, 2010, and we are going to name our new baby Henry Davis Eisenberg, Jr., after his father.

  25. #13 • You need to send in your taxes on or before April 15 2011 unless you move to Venus. • Answer: • You need to send in your taxes on or before April 15, 2011, unless you move to Venus.

  26. #14 • She sent a package from Nome Alaska to Berlin Germany and on to Miami Florida USA. • Answer: • She sent a package from Nome, Alaska to Berlin, Germany and on to Miami, Florida, USA.

  27. #15 • Did you know that the high-wire aerialist who is very talented has performed in Paris France? • Answer: • Did you know that the high-wire aerialist, who is very talented, has performed in Paris, France?

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