Which of the following sentences has correctly punctuated the parenthetical element?

Dr. Montgomery, the art teacher at Trent Lott Academy, is very creative.

Elvis Presley-1935-1977-was known as the King of Rock.

My mom bought me some cool shoes Jordan's, for Christmas.

Which sentence is NOT punctuated correctly?

Walt Disney, (1901-1946), created a magical amusement park.

My brother Sam- my older brother- attends Ole Miss.

Russell Westbrook (a member of the OKC Thunder) was awarded the NBA MVP award.

My birthday, which is next Wednesday, is going to be so much fun.

Which sentence uses parenthetical commas correctly?

C) The car, a red convertible, is parked outside.

A) The car, a red convertible is parked outside.

B) The car a red convertible, is parked outside.

D) The car a red, convertible is parked outside.

Identify the parenthetical element in this sentence: 'The Eiffel Tower, one of the most famous landmarks in the world, is located in Paris.'

B) one of the most famous landmarks in the world

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

C) My friend, who is a talented musician, plays the guitar.

A) My friend, who is a talented musician plays the guitar.

B) My friend who is a talented musician, plays the guitar.

D) My friend who is a talented musician plays, the guitar.

Choose the sentence with the correct use of parenthetical commas.

C) The book, which was published in 1999, is a bestseller.

A) The book, which was published in 1999 is a bestseller.

B) The book which was published in 1999, is a bestseller.

D) The book which, was published in 1999 is a bestseller.

What is the purpose of parenthetical commas in a sentence?

C) To set off non-essential information

D) To join two independent clauses

Which sentence correctly uses parenthetical commas?

C) The teacher, who was very strict, gave us extra homework.

A) The teacher, who was very strict gave us extra homework.

B) The teacher who was very strict, gave us extra homework.

D) The teacher who, was very strict gave us extra homework.

Identify the sentence with the correct punctuation.

C) The movie, which was released last year, was a hit.

A) The movie, which was released last year was a hit.

B) The movie which was released last year, was a hit.

D) The movie which, was released last year is a hit.

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

C) The garden, full of blooming flowers, is beautiful.

A) The garden, full of blooming flowers is beautiful.

B) The garden full of blooming flowers, is beautiful.

D) The garden full, of blooming flowers is beautiful.

Choose the sentence with the correct use of parenthetical commas.

C) The scientist, who won the award, is giving a lecture.

A) The scientist, who won the award is giving a lecture.

B) The scientist who won the award, is giving a lecture.

D) The scientist who, won the award is giving a lecture.

What is the role of parenthetical commas in this sentence: 'The painting, which was stolen last year, has been recovered.'

C) To set off additional information

A) To emphasize the main clause

B) To add essential information

D) To separate two independent clauses

Which sentence uses parenthetical commas correctly?

C) The chef, known for his Italian dishes, is opening a new restaurant.

A) The chef, known for his Italian dishes is opening a new restaurant.

B) The chef known for his Italian dishes, is opening a new restaurant.

D) The chef known, for his Italian dishes is opening a new restaurant.

Identify the sentence with the correct punctuation.

C) The novel, which I read last week, was fascinating.

A) The novel, which I read last week was fascinating.

B) The novel which I read last week, was fascinating.

D) The novel which, I read last week is fascinating.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which answer choice correctly uses commas to set off the nonrestrictive elements in this sentence?

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

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

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

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which answer choice correctly uses commas to set off the nonrestrictive elements in this sentence?

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

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

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

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which answer choice correctly uses commas to set off the parenthetical elements in this sentence?

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

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

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

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Is the following sentence punctuated correctly?

My doctor, who graduated from Harvard University, is very intelligent.

Yes

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Flossing every day in the opinion of most dentists decreases, the chances of, getting gum disease.

Flossing, every day, in the opinion of most dentists decreases the chances of getting gum disease.

Flossing every day, in the opinion of most dentists, decreases the chances of getting gum disease.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is punctuated correctly?

My dog Spot, a dalmatian- weighs nearly 60 pounds.

My baby who is eight months old just learned to walk.

Titanic (my favorite movie of all time) won an Academy Award.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the parenthetical phrase in this sentence?

My mother

who had been waiting for the past 30 minutes

was beginning to question

where the train was.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

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Parenthetical Commas

Which answer choice correctly uses commas to set off the nonrestrictive elements in this sentence?

Which answer choice correctly uses commas to set off the nonrestrictive elements in this sentence?

Which answer choice correctly uses commas to set off the parenthetical elements in this sentence?

Is the following sentence punctuated correctly?My doctor, who graduated from Harvard University, is very intelligent.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Which of the following is punctuated correctly?

What is the parenthetical phrase in this sentence?

Which answer choice correctly uses commas to set off the nonrestrictive elements in this sentence? Europa one of Jupiter's moons is covered in ice.

Which answer choice correctly uses commas to set off the nonrestrictive elements in this sentence?

Which answer choice correctly uses commas to set off the nonrestrictive elements in this sentence?

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Europa one of Jupiter's moons is covered in ice.