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What should commas always be placed around?
Which version of the sentence has correctly placed commas? Noah who draws comic books in his free time wants to write a graphic novel.
Noah, who draws comic books in his free time, wants to write a graphic novel.
Which quotation correctly uses ellipsis to shorten Susan B. Anthony's words about government?
And when...people enter into a free government, they do not barter away their natural rights; they simply pledge themselves to protect each other in the enjoyment of them, through prescribed judicial and legislative tribunals.
Which sentence is written correctly? Ms. Andrade showed us a documentary in class today because the film "focuses on a similar subject" to a book we are going to read.
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Which quotation correctly uses ellipsis to shorten Mark Twain's words about the city's government?
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Which version of the sentence has correctly placed commas? Ming and her sister who is home from college for spring break organized a bake sale to benefit the victims of the fire.
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Study Notes
Comma Usage in Nonrestrictive Modifiers
- Nonrestrictive modifiers provide additional information that can be omitted without altering the sentence's core meaning.
- Proper placement of commas around nonrestrictive modifiers enhances sentence clarity.
Correct Comma Placement Example
- The correct sentence version: "Noah, who draws comic books in his free time, wants to write a graphic novel."
- Commas are essential to separate the nonrestrictive clause from the main clause.
Ellipsis Usage in Quotations
- Ellipses are used to shorten quotations while retaining essential meaning.
- Correct use of ellipsis: “And when...people enter into a free government, they do not barter away their natural rights; they simply pledge themselves to protect each other in the enjoyment of them, through prescribed judicial and legislative tribunals.”
Placement of Quotation Marks
- Correct punctuation is critical for clarity. Example: "Ms. Andrade showed us a documentary in class today because the film 'focuses on a similar subject' to a book we are going to read."
- Quotation marks must be accurately positioned to reflect the source material.
Ellipsis in Mark Twain's Speech
- Proper ellipsis usage in Twain's quote: "As for this city's government, I don't want to say much, except that it is a shame - a shame; but if I should live twenty-five years longer...I think I'll see women handle the ballot."
- This maintains the essence of the speech while being concise.
Correct Comma Placement Example 2
- The sentence "Ming and her sister, who is home from college for spring break, organized a bake sale to benefit the victims of the fire." demonstrates correct comma placement.
- The nonrestrictive modifier gives additional context about the sister's presence.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the proper usage of commas in nonrestrictive modifiers and the application of ellipses in quotations. This quiz covers essential punctuation rules to enhance clarity in writing. Sharpen your skills in correct comma placement and quotation practices.
