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How can a comma function as an interrupter? Select all that apply.
to offset a direct address
to signal that a list or comment is coming
when two or more adjectives of the same type precede a noun
to join two complete sentences
when appositives or appositive phrases follow a noun
to offset a direct address
to signal that a list or comment is coming
when two or more adjectives of the same type precede a noun
to join two complete sentences
when appositives or appositive phrases follow a noun
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A comma can function as an interrupter in the following ways:
1. **To offset a direct address** - Commas are used to set off the name of the person being addressed.
2. **When appositives or appositive phrases follow a noun** - Commas are used to separate appositives from the rest of the sentence.
The other options do not specifically refer to the function of a comma as an interrupter:
- **To signal that a list or comment is coming** generally refers to the use of a comma in listing or setting off introductory phrases rather than as an interrupter.
- **When two or more adjectives of the same type precede a noun** generally requires a comma when the adjectives are coordinate (of equal rank). However, this isn't strictly an interrupting usage.
- **To join two complete sentences** is done with a comma and a conjunction and does not function as an interrupter.
So, the correct selections are:
- to offset a direct address
- when appositives or appositive phrases follow a noun
1. **To offset a direct address** - Commas are used to set off the name of the person being addressed.
2. **When appositives or appositive phrases follow a noun** - Commas are used to separate appositives from the rest of the sentence.
The other options do not specifically refer to the function of a comma as an interrupter:
- **To signal that a list or comment is coming** generally refers to the use of a comma in listing or setting off introductory phrases rather than as an interrupter.
- **When two or more adjectives of the same type precede a noun** generally requires a comma when the adjectives are coordinate (of equal rank). However, this isn't strictly an interrupting usage.
- **To join two complete sentences** is done with a comma and a conjunction and does not function as an interrupter.
So, the correct selections are:
- to offset a direct address
- when appositives or appositive phrases follow a noun
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