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Comma, Short Quotations Use a comma to separate from the rest of the sentence a complete sentence set off in quotation marks. If the quoted material is interrupted, place a comma after the first part and before the second part. beginning quotation "Nobody seems to work around here," grumbled Mr. Lloyd. ending quotation She answered loudly, "Place the material on the table." Title of slide enters automatically. Comma rule enters automatically after two seconds. Left-click mouse to display first example. Left-click mouse to display second example. Left-click mouse to display third example. Picture at the bottom of the slide displays automatically. Left-click mouse to advance to next slide. interrupted quotation "Everyone will receive a bonus," announced Ms. Sidney, "if we reach our quota this season."

Comma, Short Quotations No comma is needed when the quotation is not a complete sentence or is woven in with the remainder of the sentence.  Ms. Farrell answered the reporter's question with a simple "yes."  His philosophy is "A bird in hand is worth two in the bush." Title of slide enters automatically. Comma rule enters automatically after two seconds. Left-click mouse to display first example. Left-click mouse to display second example. Left-click mouse to display third example. Picture at the bottom of the slide displays automatically. Left-click mouse to display credits; wait three seconds for credits to display.  We all sang "Happy Birthday" as she entered the room.

Restrictive & Non-restrictive modifiers Groups of words that modify nouns or pronouns may be essential to the meaning of a sentence and in identify which one, thus restrictive; on the other hand, they may add information that, while interesting, is not necessary to known which one, therefore nonrestrictive. Restrictive: All students who failed the exam must be retested tomorrow. (only students who failed the exam must be retested) Non-restrictive: All students, who failed the exam, must be retested tomorrow. (all students failed the exam and must be retested)

All freshman students who are young must attend orientation tomorrow. Meaning, all freshman students are young and must attend orientation All freshman students who are young must attend orientation tomorrow. Meaning, only the young freshmen students must attend orientation, not all of them

The students, who didn’t get a worksheet, should raise their hands. Meaning, _________________________ The students who didn’t get a worksheet should raise their hands.

My mother, whose hobby is painting, inspires me to become an artist. Meaning, _________________________ My mother whose hobby is painting inspires me to become an artist.

Joanne, sporting a red baseball cap, stood out in the crowd. Meaning, _________________________ The woman wearing the red and blue baseball cap is Joanne.

My teacher Mr. Jonas is a fine person Meaning, _________________________

That cake made with chocolate and coconut is my favorite. Meaning, _________________________ That cake, made with chocolate and coconut, is my favorite.

My sister who is older than me is going to college next year. Students who are happy come here. Students, who are happy, come here.

The word THAT is used for restrictive modifiers (no commas) The word WHICH is used for non-restrictive modifiers (commas) The Happy Birthday song that we all know is very easy to sing. The Happy Birthday song, which we all know, is very easy to sing.

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My father who had steady work and my mother who managed at home were happy.

The English spoken by my parents in public was not always correct.

The car that she bought from Merdine turned out to be a lemon.

After eating cake Pandora who had recently celebrated a birthday opened the box of gifts.

People who smoke cigarettes should be considerate of non-smokers.

Since his birth My Mann whose cat is yellow has had black eyes.

My neighbor who lives across the road seldom leaves home.

John Wayne appearing in 200 movies was the biggest box- office attraction of his time.

The running shoes costing more than 100 dollars fell apart during the marathon.

I lent some money to my neighbor whose house was destroyed.

My sister who goes to college is studying nursing.

After a loss of 100 to 21 the basketball team who were disappointed with their performance returned to the locker room.

John’s friend Sarah is from Oklahoma.

My teacher Mr. Bill is the crankiest man that I know.

People who dislike kale won’t enjoy green smoothies.

My sister who dislikes kale doesn’t enjoy green smoothies.

I love reading books which are full of adventure.

Her mother a doctor was often late.

Ernest Hemingway an author wrote nine novels. 

People who wear sunglasses indoors aren’t invited to the party.

My niece Lily is the most exceptional child in the world.

The store honored the complaints that were less than 60 days old

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The soft, blue cloth slid through her fingers easily. NO CHANGE Answer: 1

After hearing good things about it, I wanted to read Crime and Punishment, but the book, itself, turned out to be super boring. NO CHANGE the book itself, the book itself itself Answer: 3

I wasn't planning on going to the wedding, however you've convinced me that it's a good idea. NO CHANGE wedding, however, wedding. However, wedding, Answer: 3