Commas With Interrupters Quiz: Test!

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Commas with interrupters quiz: test! Interrupters are information found in a sentence that may sideline a reader on the main point or helps to give more information about something. It is expected that commas will be used both before and at the end of such interrupters. Take up this quiz and get to learn some more about interrupters and whether commas have been used correctly in sentences provided in the questions.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    List at least one type of interrupter besides a regular interrupter.

    Explanation
    There are two types: appositive and direct address.

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  • 2. 

    What type of interrupter is found in the sentence below. Kim, will you please do your homework.

    Explanation
    Since the writer is directly talking to Kim, the interrupter is a direct address.

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  • 3. 

    What type of interrupter is found in the sentence below? Rebecca Morgan, the dance instructor, told me to keep my arms strong at all times and follow through.

    Explanation
    Since the interrupter --the dance instructor--is a noun describing another noun--Rebecca-- it is an appositive.

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  • 4. 

    What type of interrupter is found in the sentence below. Nick, the cocky dancer, tried to kiss me on our first date.

    Explanation
    The interrupter--a cocky dancer---is describing Nick, so it is an appositive.

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  • 5. 

    Which sentence is punctated correctly?

    • A.

      Yesterday, Kayla my youngest sister and I went out to eat.

    • B.

      Yesterday, Kayla, my youngest sister and I went out to eat.

    • C.

      Yesterday, Kayla, my youngest sister, and I went out to eat.

    Correct Answer
    C. Yesterday, Kayla, my youngest sister, and I went out to eat.
    Explanation
    My youngest sister is the appositive and it needs to be surrounded by commas on both sides.

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  • 6. 

    Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

    • A.

      Getting down our routine, I think will be the best thing for us.

    • B.

      Getting down our routine, I think, will be the best thing for us.

    • C.

      Getting down our routine I think will be the best thing for us.

    Correct Answer
    B. Getting down our routine, I think, will be the best thing for us.
    Explanation
    I think is the interrupter and should be surrounded by commas on both sides.

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  • 7. 

    Which sentence is puncuated correctly?

    • A.

      Watch out George, you will hurt yourself.

    • B.

      Watch out, George, you will hurt yourself.

    • C.

      Watch out, George you will hurt yourself.

    Correct Answer
    B. Watch out, George, you will hurt yourself.
    Explanation
    George is the direct address and should be surrounded by commas on both sides.

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  • 8. 

    Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

    • A.

      Becky didn't do well yesterday.

    • B.

      Becky, didn't do well yesterday.

    Correct Answer
    A. Becky didn't do well yesterday.
    Explanation
    No comma is needed. Becky is not a direct address because we are not talking to her.

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  • 9. 

    Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

    • A.

      Michael, the gorgeous crossfit coach has a lot of girls after him.

    • B.

      Michael, the gorgeous crossfit coach, has a lot of girls after him.

    • C.

      Michael the gorgeous crossfit coach has a lot of girls after him.

    Correct Answer
    B. Michael, the gorgeous crossfit coach, has a lot of girls after him.
    Explanation
    The appostive--gorgeous crossfit coach--should be surrounded by commas on both sides.

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