Commas with Transitional Elements

1. Question

   Lance where did you leave the car keys?

   A.

   Lance where did you leave, the car keys?

   B.

   Lance where did you, leave the car keys?

   C.

   Lance, where did you leave the car keys?

   D.

   Correct

   Commas with Transitional Elements: For the following sentences, choose the answer that correctly uses commas with transitional words and phrases and names of people being addressed. If the sentence is correct, choose “Correct.” - Lance where did you leave the car keys?

2. Question

   We can however just stay home and have a quiet evening.

   A.

   We can, however, just stay home and have a quiet evening.

   B.

   We can, however just stay home and have a quiet evening.

   C.

   We can however, just stay home and have a quiet evening.

   D.

   Correct

   Commas with Transitional Elements: For the following sentences, choose the answer that correctly uses commas with transitional words and phrases and names of people being addressed. If the sentence is correct, choose “Correct.” - We can however just stay home and have a quiet evening.

3. Question

   Instead I’d rather use the money for a vacation.

   A.

   Instead I’d rather use the money, for a vacation.

   B.

   Instead, I’d rather use the money, for a vacation.

   C.

   Instead, I’d rather use the money for a vacation.

   D.

   Correct

   Commas with Transitional Elements: For the following sentences, choose the answer that correctly uses commas with transitional words and phrases and names of people being addressed. If the sentence is correct, choose “Correct.” - Instead I’d rather use the money for a vacation.

4. Question

   That trip to the dentist wasn’t so bad, in fact.

   A.

   That trip to the dentist wasn’t so bad in fact.

   B.

   We can however just stay home and have a, in fact.

   C.

   That trip, to the dentist, wasn’t so bad in fact.

   D.

   Correct

   Commas with Transitional Elements: For the following sentences, choose the answer that correctly uses commas with transitional words and phrases and names of people being addressed. If the sentence is correct, choose “Correct.” - That trip to the dentist wasn’t so bad, in fact.

5. Question

   However I hope I don’t have to go there again for a long time.

   A.

   However, I hope I don’t have to go there again for a long time.

   B.

   However I hope I don’t have to go there, again, for a long time.

   C.

   However I hope I don’t have to go there again for a long time.

   D.

   Correct

   Commas with Transitional Elements: For the following sentences, choose the answer that correctly uses commas with transitional words and phrases and names of people being addressed. If the sentence is correct, choose “Correct.” - However I hope I don’t have to go there again for a long time.

6. Question

   Celine Dion for example achieved success as a singer at an early age.

   A.

   Celine Dion, for example achieved success as a singer at an early age.

   B.

   Celine Dion for example, achieved success as a singer at an early age.

   C.

   Celine Dion, for example, achieved success as a singer at an early age.

   D.

   Correct

   Commas with Transitional Elements: For the following sentences, choose the answer that correctly uses commas with transitional words and phrases and names of people being addressed. If the sentence is correct, choose “Correct.” - Celine Dion for example achieved success as a singer at an early age.

7. Question

   How did you catch the criminal Sherlock Holmes?

   A.

   How did you, catch the criminal Sherlock Holmes?

   B.

   How did you catch the criminal, Sherlock Holmes?

   C.

   How, did you catch the criminal Sherlock Holmes?

   D.

   Correct

   Commas with Transitional Elements: For the following sentences, choose the answer that correctly uses commas with transitional words and phrases and names of people being addressed. If the sentence is correct, choose “Correct.” - How did you catch the criminal Sherlock Holmes?

8. Question

   I hope you realize moreover that this is your last chance.

   A.

   I hope you realize, moreover, that this is your last chance.

   B.

   I hope you realize, moreover that this is your last chance.

   C.

   I hope you realize moreover, that this is your last chance.

   D.

   Correct

   Commas with Transitional Elements: For the following sentences, choose the answer that correctly uses commas with transitional words and phrases and names of people being addressed. If the sentence is correct, choose “Correct.” - I hope you realize moreover that this is your last chance.

9. Question

   Mr. Van Allen, unfortunately, is no longer with our organization.

   A.

   Mr. Van Allen, unfortunately is no longer with our organization.

   B.

   Mr. Van Allen unfortunately, is no longer with our organization.

   C.

   Mr. Van Allen unfortunately is no longer with our organization.

   D.

   Correct

   Commas with Transitional Elements: For the following sentences, choose the answer that correctly uses commas with transitional words and phrases and names of people being addressed. If the sentence is correct, choose “Correct.” - Mr. Van Allen, unfortunately, is no longer with our organization.

10. Question

    Consequently his grades began to slide.

    A.

    Consequently his grades, began to slide.

    B.

    Consequently, his grades began to slide.

    C.

    Consequently, his grades, began to slide.

    D.

    Correct

    Commas with Transitional Elements: For the following sentences, choose the answer that correctly uses commas with transitional words and phrases and names of people being addressed. If the sentence is correct, choose “Correct.” - Consequently his grades began to slide.