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ACT English - Commas Example Questions and Answers Rated A+ Seagulls sand crabs and starfish are just a few of the species that you might see while vacationing in New Smyrna Beach Florida. ✔✔So... lution: Seagulls, sand crabs, and starfish are just a few of the species that you might see while vacationing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Commas are needed when separating three or more words, phrases, or clauses written in a series. A comma is also needed to set off geographical names. "Traci studied piano for three or four years" Milo said. ✔✔Solution: "Traci studied piano for three or four years," Milo said. A comma is needed to separate a quote from the rest of the sentence. Aafiya Deymann a well-known defense attorney retired yesterday. ✔✔Solution: Aafiya Deymann, a well-known defense attorney, retired yesterday. Commas are needed to set off an appositive from the rest of the sentence. Todd enjoys singing in the shower but when asked to sing in public he always declines. ✔✔Solution: Todd enjoys singing in the shower, but when asked to sing in public, he always declines. First, a comma is needed when connecting two independent clauses with a conjunction. Second, a comma is needed to separate introductory material (when asked to sing in public) from its main clause (he always declines). Hey what are you doing? ✔✔Solution: Hey, what are you doing? A comma is needed to set off interjections from the rest of the sentence. "Well" Justin said "Carmen has written a very good paper." ✔✔Solution: "Well," Justin said, "Carmen has written a very good paper." Commas are needed to separate a quote from the rest of the sentence. The new roller coaster ride in my opinion wasn't very exciting. ✔✔Solution: The new roller coaster ride, in my opinion, wasn't very exciting. Commas are needed to set off parenthetical expressions from the rest of the sentence. After nearly ten years of hard work Rana finally landed her dream job. ✔✔Solution: After nearly ten years of hard work, Rana finally landed her dream job. A comma is needed to set off introductory words and phrases from the rest of the sentence. Ms. Kazaniwskyj a diligent student often receives the highest grade in her practical lab courses. ✔✔Solution: Ms. Kazaniwskyj, a diligent student, often receives the highest grade in her practical lab courses. Commas are needed to set off an appositive from the rest of the sentence. I thoroughly enjoyed the show and I would encourage anyone to see it. ✔✔Solution: I thoroughly enjoyed the show, and I would encourage anyone to see it. A comma is needed when connecting two independent clauses with a conjunction. [Show More]

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