Comma Rules in Simple Sentences

Which comma rule is being used in the following sentence?

When Evan was ready to iron, his cat tripped on the cord.

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Which comma rule is being used in the following sentence?

The New York Jets, the underdogs, surprised everyone by winning the Super Bowl.

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• direct address

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Which comma rule is being used in the following sentence?

John, I think you’re wrong.

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• between 2 adjectives

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Which commas rule is being used in the following sentence?

Mary promised that she would be a good girl, that she would not bite her brother, and that she would not climb onto the television.

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Which comma rule is being used in the following sentence?

When I finally arrived, I was embarrassed since I had to walk in after class had already started.

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Which comma rule is being used in the following sentence?

I am glad, however, that I made it through the race.

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• appositive

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• between 2 sentences

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Which comma rule is being used in the following sentence?

Alex painted the fence white, blue, and green.

• appositive

• direct address

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• between 2 adjectives

• interruption

Which comma rule is being used in the following sentence?

Ms. Thompson, my English teacher, says we have to learn how to use commas correctly.

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• between 2 adjectives

Which comma rule is being used in the following sentence?

The kind, hard-working teachers at Ericson Academy care for each of their students.

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• between 2 adjectives

Which comma rule is being used in the following sentence?

Brett Favre, as you know, was the quarter back for the Green Bay Packers.

• introduction

• appositive

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• direct address