COMMA TRIVIA!
A clause that contains information that is necessary to the basic meaning of the sentence, and is therefore not set off by commasAnswer:
Essential Clause
#1
a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it; can be a short or long combination of words Answer:
Appositive
#2
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
#3
A clause that relies on the rest of the sentence; cannot stand on its ownAnswer:
Dependent Clause
#4
usually ends with –ing or –ed; if used at the beginning of a sentence, you need a comma afterwards!Answer:
Participle
#5
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
#6
What is a side remark that adds information or shows a relationship between ideas – and is set off by commas?Answer:
Parenthetical Expression
#7
Identify the underlined part of the sentence:
Calling for a timeout, the referee blew his whistle and signaled.Answer:
Participle Phrase
#8
A clause that contains information that is not necessary to the basic meaning of the sentence, and is set off by commasAnswer:
Nonessential Clause
#9
A clause that does not rely on the rest of the sentence; can stand on its own and be a complete sentenceAnswer:
Independent Clause
#10
INSERT THE
COMMA!
Answer: Beautiful homes, attractive city squares, and a mild climate are characteristics of Savannah, Georgia.
#1Beautiful homes attractive city squares and a mild climate are characteristics of Savannah Georgia.
Answer: The painting that we saw is valued at a million dollars, yet it is really priceless.
#2The painting that we saw is valued at a million dollars yet it is really priceless.
Answer: Soup and salad can make a light, tasty, nutritious meal.
#3Soup and salad can make a light tasty nutritious meal.
Answer: The teacher was annoyed when Hillary, who lives right across the street from school, was late.
#4The teacher was annoyed when Hillary who lives right across the street from school was late.
Answer: The Titanic, which was the largest
vessel of its time, generated an enormous amount of publicity about its maiden voyage.
#5The Titanic which was the largest vessel of its time generated an enormous amount of publicity about its maiden voyage.
Answer: Sticks, stones, and natural poisons, such
as the toxic sweat of Central and South American frogs, were probably the first weapons.
#6Sticks stones and natural poisons such as the toxic sweat of Central and South American frogs were probably the first weapons.
Answer: Yes, for many people around the
world, meat is not a daily food staple.
#7Yes for many people around the world meat is not a daily food staple.
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.
#8As you can see the dart the arrow the spear the lance and the javelin were all developed from the stick thrown by hand.
Answer: Serving as a main source of nutrition,
whole grains such as corn, oats, wheat, and rice feed millions.
#9Serving as a main source of nutrition whole grains such as corn oats wheat and rice feed millions.
Answer: Fremont High School, as far as I
know, is the best school around, and it is known for its success in sports.
#10
Fremont High School as far as I know is the best school around and it is known for its success in sports.
Answer: Since its recovery, the painting, one
of the most valuable portraits in the world, has been closely guarded.
#11
Since its recovery the painting one of the most valuable portraits in the world has been closely guarded.
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.
#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: You need to send in your taxes on or
before April 15, 2011, unless you move to Venus.
#13
You need to send in your taxes on or before April 15 2011 unless you move to Venus.
Answer: She sent a package from Nome,
Alaska to Berlin, Germany and on to Miami, Florida, USA.
#14
She sent a package from Nome Alaska to Berlin Germany and on to Miami Florida USA.
Answer: Did you know that the high-wire
aerialist, who is very talented, has performed in Paris, France?
#15
Did you know that the high-wire aerialist who is very talented has performed in Paris France?