Commas with Interrupters 6,7

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What is a comma with an interrupter?

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A comma with an interrupter is used to set off a word, phrase, or clause that adds extra information to a sentence but is not essential to its meaning.

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When should you use commas with interrupters?

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You should use commas with interrupters when you want to add non-essential information to a sentence, such as an aside or a parenthetical remark.

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Identify the interrupter in this sentence: 'The concert, I believe, will be amazing.'

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The interrupter is 'I believe'.

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What is the purpose of using commas with interrupters?

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The purpose is to clarify the sentence structure and indicate that the information is additional and not crucial to the main point.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with an interrupter at the beginning?

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Place a comma after the interrupter. For example: 'However, we decided to stay home.'

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How do you punctuate a sentence with an interrupter at the end?

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Place a comma before the interrupter. For example: 'We decided to stay home, however.'

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What is an example of a sentence with an interrupter?

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An example is: 'My brother, who is a great cook, made dinner for us.'

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What happens if you remove the interrupter from a sentence?

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The sentence still makes sense, but it may lose some additional context or detail.

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Can you have more than one interrupter in a sentence?

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Yes, you can have multiple interrupters in a sentence, each set off by commas.

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What is the difference between essential and non-essential information?

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Essential information is necessary for the meaning of the sentence, while non-essential information can be removed without changing the main idea.