Understanding Comma Usage in Sentences

The video tutorial covers the correct use of commas in writing, emphasizing their role in connecting sentence clauses, listing items, and setting off non-essential information. It explains the use of commas with conjunctions, particularly FANBOYS, and provides examples of correct and incorrect comma placements. The tutorial aims to help viewers understand and apply the most commonly tested comma rules.

What is the main reason people often misuse commas?

• They want to make sentences longer.

• They believe it helps with spelling.

• They think it makes writing look more sophisticated.

• They are unsure of the rules.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses commas in a list?

• Lauren bought lemons, grapes, apples.

• Lauren bought lemons, grapes, and apples.

• Lauren bought lemons, grapes and apples.

• Lauren bought lemons grapes and apples.

How do commas help in connecting two independent clauses?

• By adding a period between them.

• By using a conjunction like 'and' or 'but'.

• By removing the conjunction.

• By adding an exclamation mark.

Which sentence correctly uses a comma with a conjunction?

• Jessa wanted to play soccer outside but it was raining.

• Jessa wanted to play soccer outside, but it was raining.

• Jessa wanted to play soccer outside but, it was raining.

• Jessa wanted to play soccer, outside but it was raining.

What is the role of commas in prepositional phrases?

• To end the sentence.

• To separate the subject from the verb.

• To set off non-essential information.

• To join two verbs.

In the sentence 'Mark, who is a strong candidate, lost the election,' what is the purpose of the commas?

• To separate two independent clauses.

• To emphasize the subject.

• To set off non-essential information.

• To indicate a pause.

Why is 'the coolest boy in the ninth grade' considered non-essential information?

• It is a subjective opinion.

• It can be removed without changing the sentence's meaning.

• It is not important to the sentence.

• It is a repeated phrase.

Which sentence correctly uses a comma to set off non-essential information?

• Bobby Ray the coolest boy in the 9th grade was voted class president.

• Bobby Ray, the coolest boy in the 9th grade, was voted class president.

• Bobby Ray, the coolest boy in the 9th grade was voted class president.

• Bobby Ray the coolest boy, in the 9th grade, was voted class president.

What is the effect of removing non-essential information from a sentence?

• The sentence remains complete.

• The sentence becomes grammatically incorrect.

• The sentence loses its main idea.

• The sentence becomes incomplete.

What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?

• For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, Such

• For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

• For, And, Not, But, Or, Yes, So

• For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yes, So