Commas with Nonrestrictive Elements

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Nonrestrictive element in: Pearls which are expensive aren't something I buy often.

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which are expensive

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Nonrestrictive element in: 'My two brothers Kyle and Jeff are in town for Thanksgiving weekend.'

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Kyle and Jeff

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Correct use of commas in: Costa Rica a small Central American country is a major coffee grower.

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Costa Rica, a small Central American country, is a major coffee grower.

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Correct use of commas in: Our cat a tabby named Princess loves to lay out in the sun.

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Our cat, a tabby named Princess, loves to lay out in the sun.

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Correct use of commas in: Nick's car, a green Subaru, was stolen last night.

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Nick's car, a green Subaru, was stolen last night.

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Nonrestrictive element in: Ms. Smith, my teacher, always assigns us homework over the weekend.

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my teacher

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Correct use of commas in: The brick wall crumbling with age is dangerous to climb over.

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The brick wall, crumbling with age, is dangerous to climb over.

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Correct use of commas: My sister, Cara, is on the honor roll.

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My sister, Cara, is on the honor roll.

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Correct use of commas in: Sarah's dog an adorable pug always has his tongue hanging out.

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Sarah's dog, an adorable pug, always has his tongue hanging out.

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Correct use of dashes: Madison -- the capital of Wisconsin -- is suffering from a major drought.

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Madison -- the capital of Wisconsin -- is suffering from a major drought.