Mastering Commas in Direct Addresses and Interjections

This video tutorial covers advanced rules for using commas in sentences. It explains when to use commas with introductory words or phrases, interrupters, appositives, and prepositional or adverbial clauses. The tutorial provides examples to illustrate each rule, helping viewers understand the correct placement of commas in various sentence structures.

What is the purpose of using a comma after an introductory word or phrase?

• To separate the introductory element from the main clause

• To confuse the reader

• To introduce a list

• To indicate a pause

What is the correct way to punctuate an introductory phrase?

• No comma needed

• Comma both before and after the phrase

• Comma after the phrase

• Comma before the phrase

Which of the following is an example of an interrupting phrase that requires commas before and after?

• Because

• However

• And

• Moreover

Choose the correct punctuation for an interrupter in the sentence: 'The cat however was not amused.'

• The cat, however, was not amused.

• The cat however, was not amused.

• The cat however was not, amused.

• The cat, however was not amused.

In the sentence 'My brother, a doctor, is visiting', what role does 'a doctor' play?

• It's an adverbial clause

• It's a verb

• It's an appositive

• It's a main subject

Identify the appositive in this sentence: 'Tina, my sister, loves to travel.'

• my sister

• loves

• Tina

• to travel

What punctuation is needed in 'Albany New York's capital is a big city'?

• Albany New York's, capital is a big city

• Albany, New York's capital is a big city

• Albany, New York's capital, is a big city

• Albany New York's capital, is a big city

When do you NOT use a comma with a dependent clause?

• When it starts the sentence

• When it ends the sentence

• When it is independent

• When it is unnecessary for clarity

Which of the following is a dependent clause needing a comma when it starts a sentence?

• Running towards the bus

• Because she was late

• She runs fast

• She enjoys reading

How should you punctuate a sentence starting with a prepositional phrase 'Under the bridge'?

• Under the bridge, we found shelter.

• Under the bridge we found, shelter.

• Under, the bridge we found shelter.

• Under the bridge we found shelter.