Commas: Usage and Functions

This video tutorial covers the basic functions of commas, focusing on their use in separating the words 'yes' and 'no', tag questions, and direct addresses from the rest of a sentence. It provides examples and explanations for each case, emphasizing the importance of correct comma placement to avoid confusion. The tutorial also includes practical exercises for viewers to apply what they've learned.

What is the primary focus of this tutorial on commas?

• Using commas in complex sentences

• Using commas in lists

• Separating clauses with commas

• Basic functions of commas like separating 'yes' and 'no', tag questions, and direct addresses

How should a comma be used when responding with 'yes' or 'no'?

• No comma is needed

• Before and after 'yes' or 'no'

• After 'yes' or 'no'

• Before 'yes' or 'no'

In the sentence 'Would you like a glass of water? Yes, please.', where should the comma be placed?

• After 'Yes'

• After 'water'

• After 'Would'

• After 'please'

What is a tag question?

• A question that is unrelated to the sentence

• A question that starts a sentence

• A question that ends a sentence

• A question that is in the middle of a sentence

Where should a comma be placed in relation to a tag question?

• No comma is needed

• Before and after the tag question

• After the tag question

• Before the tag question

In the sentence 'This cherry pie is delicious, isn't it?', where is the comma placed?

• After 'This'

• No comma is needed

• After 'delicious'

• After 'isn't'

What is the role of commas in separating tag questions?

• To confuse the reader

• To add emphasis

• To separate the tag question from the main sentence

• To make the sentence longer

In the sentence 'This is your book, isn't it?', what is the function of the comma?

• To separate two clauses

• To indicate a pause

• To set off the tag question

• To end the sentence

What is a direct address in a sentence?

• The name of the person being spoken to

• A location mentioned in the sentence

• The subject of the sentence

• An object in the sentence

How should commas be used with direct addresses at the start of a sentence?

• No comma is needed

• A comma before the direct address

• A comma after the direct address

• Commas before and after the direct address