Commas with Introductory Elements

1. Question

   During the Bolshevik (Communist) Revolution the Russian czar (ruler) and his family were murdered.

   A.

   During the Bolshevik (Communist) Revolution, the Russian czar (ruler) and his family were murdered.

   B.

   During the Bolshevik (Communist) Revolution, the Russian czar (ruler), and his family were murdered.

   C.

   During the Bolshevik (Communist) Revolution the Russian czar (ruler), and his family were murdered.

   D.

   Correct

   Commas with Introductory Elements: For each of the following sentences, choose the answer that correctly uses commas with introductory phrases. If the sentence is correct, choose “Correct.” - During the Bolshevik (Communist) Revolution the Russian czar (ruler) and his family were murdered.

2. Question

   On the night of July 17, 1918 the royal family was awakened by soldiers of the revolutionary army.

   A.

   On the night of July 17, 1918 the royal family was awakened by soldiers, of the revolutionary army.

   B.

   On the night of July 17, 1918, the royal family was awakened, by soldiers of the revolutionary army.

   C.

   On the night of July 17, 1918, the royal family was awakened by soldiers of the revolutionary army.

   D.

   Correct

   Commas with Introductory Elements: For each of the following sentences, choose the answer that correctly uses commas with introductory phrases. If the sentence is correct, choose “Correct.” - On the night of July 17, 1918 the royal family was awakened by soldiers of the revolutionary army.

3. Question

   Along with their private doctor and some servants the family was taken to the basement of a house in which they were staying.

   A.

   Along with their private doctor, and some servants, the family was taken to the basement of a house in which they were staying.

   B.

   Along with their private doctor and some servants, the family was taken to the basement of a house in which they were staying.

   C.

   Along with their private doctor, and some servants the family was taken to the basement of a house in which they were staying.

   D.

   Correct

   Commas with Introductory Elements: For each of the following sentences, choose the answer that correctly uses commas with introductory phrases. If the sentence is correct, choose “Correct.” - Along with their private doctor and some servants the family was taken to the basement of a house in which they were staying.

4. Question

   Once in the basement, they were shot and stabbed with bayonets.

   A.

   Once in the basement they were shot and stabbed with bayonets.

   B.

   Once in the basement, they were shot, and stabbed with bayonets.

   C.

   Once in the basement they were shot, and stabbed with bayonets.

   D.

   Correct

   Commas with Introductory Elements: For each of the following sentences, choose the answer that correctly uses commas with introductory phrases. If the sentence is correct, choose “Correct.” - Once in the basement, they were shot and stabbed with bayonets.

5. Question

   According to historians two of the bodies were burned, and the other nine were buried.

   A.

   According to historians, two of the bodies were burned, and the other nine were buried.

   B.

   According to historians, two of the bodies were burned and the other nine were buried.

   C.

   According to historians two of the bodies were burned and the other nine were buried.

   D.

   Correct

   Commas with Introductory Elements: For each of the following sentences, choose the answer that correctly uses commas with introductory phrases. If the sentence is correct, choose “Correct.” - According to historians two of the bodies were burned, and the other nine were buried.

6. Question

   Many years later a woman claimed to be Princess Anastasia, who was seventeen at the time of the murders.

   A.

   Many years later a woman claimed to be Princess Anastasia who was seventeen at the time of the murders.

   B.

   Many years later, a woman claimed to be Princess Anastasia, who was seventeen at the time of the murders.

   C.

   Many years later, a woman claimed to be Princess Anastasia who was seventeen at the time of the murders.

   D.

   Correct

   Commas with Introductory Elements: For each of the following sentences, choose the answer that correctly uses commas with introductory phrases. If the sentence is correct, choose “Correct.” - Many years later a woman claimed to be Princess Anastasia, who was seventeen at the time of the murders.

7. Question

   Telling a complicated story the woman insisted that she had been shot but survived.

   A.

   Telling a complicated, story the woman insisted that she had been shot, but survived.

   B.

   Telling a complicated story, the woman insisted that she had been shot but survived.

   C.

   Telling a complicated story the woman insisted that she had been shot, but survived.

   D.

   Correct

   Commas with Introductory Elements: For each of the following sentences, choose the answer that correctly uses commas with introductory phrases. If the sentence is correct, choose “Correct.” - Telling a complicated story the woman insisted that she had been shot but survived.

8. Question

   For sixty years, the woman tried to convince authorities that she was Anastasia.

   A.

   For sixty years the woman tried to convince authorities that she was Anastasia.

   B.

   For sixty years, the woman tried to convince authorities, that she was Anastasia.

   C.

   For sixty years the woman tried to convince authorities, that she was Anastasia.

   D.

   Correct

   Commas with Introductory Elements: For each of the following sentences, choose the answer that correctly uses commas with introductory phrases. If the sentence is correct, choose “Correct.” - For sixty years, the woman tried to convince authorities that she was Anastasia.

9. Question

   In spite of her efforts they didn’t believe her story because she could not speak Russian.

   A.

   In spite of her efforts, they didn’t believe her story, because she could not speak Russian.

   B.

   In spite of her efforts they didn’t believe her story, because she could not speak Russian.

   C.

   In spite of her efforts, they didn’t believe her story because she could not speak Russian.

   D.

   Correct

   Commas with Introductory Elements: For each of the following sentences, choose the answer that correctly uses commas with introductory phrases. If the sentence is correct, choose “Correct.” - In spite of her efforts they didn’t believe her story because she could not speak Russian.

10. Question

    At the present time Anastasia’s body still has not been found.

    A.

    At the present time, Anastasia’s body still has not been found.

    B.

    At the present time Anastasia’s body, still has not been found.

    C.

    At the present time, Anastasia’s body, still has not been found.

    D.

    Correct

    Commas with Introductory Elements: For each of the following sentences, choose the answer that correctly uses commas with introductory phrases. If the sentence is correct, choose “Correct.” - At the present time Anastasia’s body still has not been found.