Commas With Interrupters Quiz: Test!

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

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

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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... see moreand get to learn some more about interrupters and whether commas have been used correctly in sentences provided in the questions.
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2. 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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3. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Explanation

The appostive--gorgeous crossfit coach--should be surrounded by commas on both sides.

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

Explanation

There are two types: appositive and direct address.

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6. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Explanation

I think is the interrupter and should be surrounded by commas on both sides.

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7. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Explanation

No comma is needed. Becky is not a direct address because we are not talking to her.

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8. Which sentence is punctated correctly?

Explanation

My youngest sister is the appositive and it needs to be surrounded by commas on both sides.

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9. Which sentence is puncuated correctly?

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George is the direct address and should be surrounded by commas on both sides.

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What type of interrupter is found in the sentence below....
What type of interrupter is found in the sentence below?...
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
What type of interrupter is found in the sentence below....
List at least one type of interrupter besides a regular interrupter.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Which sentence is punctated correctly?
Which sentence is puncuated correctly?
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