Some of these sentences use commas correctly to set off non-essential elements (such as appositives, clauses or phrases). Decide whether the commas are used correctly in each sentence. Then drag and drop the sentences into the correct columns.

Question

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Uses Commas Correctly Uses Commas Incorrectly
Both children, terrified by the horror movie, jumped into their father's lap.Bonny Shen who was offered scholarships to two different colleges, will go to Vanderbilt in the fall.Donna, who has divorced her last three husbands has decided to get married for the fourth time.My wife following my mother's family recipe, finally succeeding in making lemon-drop pound cake.The budding poet took his work to his junior English teacher, who was thought to be the authority on poetry in the school.

Answer 1

Uses Commas Correctly:

• Both children, terrified by the horror movie, jumped into their father's lap.
• The budding poet took his work to his junior English teacher, who was thought to be the authority on poetry in the school.

Uses Commas Incorrectly:

• Bonny Shen who was offered scholarships to two different colleges, will go to Vanderbilt in the fall.
• Donna, who has divorced her last three husbands has decided to get married for the fourth time.
• My wife following my mother's family recipe, finally succeeding in making lemon-drop pound cake.