Which sentence has the correctly placed commas?

Hades had several helpers, including a vicious three-headed dog named Cerberus. Cerberus guarded the underworld by keeping the living from entering and the dead from escaping. Charon, the ferryman, also assisted Hades by transporting the deceased on a boat across the rivers Styx and Acheron.

Hades had several helpers, including a vicious three-headed dog named Cerberus. Cerberus guarded the underworld by keeping the living from entering and the dead from escaping. Charon the ferryman also assisted Hades by transporting the deceased on a boat across the rivers Styx and Acheron.

Hades had several helpers, including a vicious three-headed dog, named Cerberus. Cerberus guarded the underworld by keeping the living from entering and the dead from escaping. Charon, the ferryman, also assisted Hades by transporting the deceased on a boat across the rivers Styx and Acheron.

Identify the nonessential clause in the following sentence: 'The Eiffel Tower, which is located in Paris, is a famous landmark.'

The entire sentence is essential

Which sentence contains a nonessential clause?

The Eiffel Tower, which is located in Paris, is a famous landmark.

The book that you lent me was fascinating.

The car that is parked outside is mine.

The student who studies hard will succeed.

Choose the sentence with correct comma placement for a nonessential clause.

The Grand Canyon, which is in Arizona, is a popular tourist destination.

The Grand Canyon which is in Arizona is a popular tourist destination.

The Grand Canyon, which is in Arizona is a popular tourist destination.

The Grand Canyon which is in Arizona, is a popular tourist destination.

Which of the following is a nonessential clause?

The painting, which was sold for a million dollars, is a masterpiece.

The man who called yesterday is my uncle.

The car that I bought last year is red.

The dog that barked all night is my neighbor's.

Identify the nonessential clause: 'My brother, who is a doctor, lives in New York.'

The entire sentence is essential

What is the purpose of a nonessential clause in a sentence?

To provide necessary information

Which sentence correctly uses a nonessential clause?

The movie, which we watched last night, was thrilling.

The movie that we watched last night was thrilling.

The movie, which we watched last night was thrilling.

The movie which we watched last night, was thrilling.

In the sentence 'The artist, known for his abstract paintings, was featured in the gallery,' what is the nonessential clause?

known for his abstract paintings

The entire sentence is essential

Which of the following sentences contains a nonessential clause?

The teacher, who is new to the school, is very friendly.

The teacher who is new to the school is very friendly.

The teacher that is new to the school is very friendly.

The teacher which is new to the school is very friendly.

Which sentence needs commas to set off a nonessential clause?

The car, which is red, is mine.

Nonessential Clauses

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

I just finished reading Gary Soto’s story “The Jacket” which describes a painful time in his early life.

Essential - no commas needed

Non-essential - add commas around the highlighted part

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

We lived on Oxford Drive which is close to the airport.

Essential - no commas needed

Non-essential - add commas around the highlighted part

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Buffalo Bill whose real name was William F. Cody was a famous frontier scout.

Essential - no commas needed

Non-essential - add commas around the highlighted part

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Evan’s new job which is far more challenging than his previous job pays well and provides good benefits.

Essential - no commas needed

Non-essential - add commas around the highlighted part

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The Titanic which was the largest vessel of its time generated an enormous amount of publicity about its maiden voyage.

Essential - no commas needed

Non-essential - add commas around the highlighted part

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Many Scottish names begin with the prefix “Mac” which means “the son of.”

Essential - no commas needed

Non-essential - add commas around the highlighted part

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence contains correct comma placement?

The Suez Canal which was completed in 1869 is 107 miles long.

The Suez Canal, which was completed in 1869 is 107 miles long.

The Suez Canal which was completed in 1869, is 107 miles long.

The Suez Canal, which was completed in 1869, is 107 miles long.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

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Nonessential Clauses

I just finished reading Gary Soto’s story “The Jacket” which describes a painful time in his early life.

We lived on Oxford Drive which is close to the airport.

Buffalo Bill whose real name was William F. Cody was a famous frontier scout.

Evan’s new job which is far more challenging than his previous job pays well and provides good benefits.

The Titanic which was the largest vessel of its time generated an enormous amount of publicity about its maiden voyage.

Many Scottish names begin with the prefix “Mac” which means “the son of.”

Which sentence contains correct comma placement?

What type of comma usage is being used here? " Ms. Erkskine, noticing confusion, repeated the directions of the assignment for the class. "

What contains information which is not imperative to understand the topic of the sentence?

True of False: Each nonessential clause or phrase can be left out without changing the main topic of the sentence.

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