Types of Comma Use

1. Question

   Ramadan, the holiest time of year for Muslims, takes place during the ninth month of the lunar calendar.

   A.

   To set off introductory and transitional expressions

   B.

   To separate parts of dates and addresses

   C.

   To set off appositives

   D.

   To separate elements in a series

2. Question

   The dates were from August 11 to September 10, 2010, but the dates change every year.

   A.

   To set off introductory and transitional expressions

   B.

   To separate elements in a series

   C.

   To separate parts of dates and addresses

   D.

   To set off appositives

3. Question

   Allah first revealed the Koran, the holy book of Islam, to Muhammad during this period.

   A.

   To set off appositives

   B.

   To separate elements in a series

   C.

   To separate parts of dates and addresses

   D.

   To set off introductory and transitional expressions

4. Question

   During this month, Muslims try to purify their souls in a number of ways.

   A.

   To separate elements in a series

   B.

   To set off appositives

   C.

   To separate parts of dates and addresses

   D.

   To set off introductory and transitional expressions

5. Question

   Fasting from sunrise to sunset is one of the ways because Muslims will learn discipline, self-restraint, and generosity from this act.

   A.

   To set off introductory and transitional expressions

   B.

   To separate elements in a series

   C.

   To set off appositives

   D.

   To separate parts of dates and addresses