Comma Practice: Intro, AP, DA, AD

Instructions: Apply the comma introductory (INTRO), comma appositive (AP), comma direct address (DA), and comma address and date (AD) rules to the sentences below. Identify the reason for using a comma at the end of each sentence. For example:

Incorrect: If Jake scheduled the meeting how could Jesse have canceled it?
Corrected: If Jack scheduled the meeting, how could Jess have canceled it? (INTRO)

1. Before Erik came to work for us we outsourced all of our human resources needs.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

Before Erik came to work for us, we outsourced all of our human resources needs. (INTRO)

2. The office on the left the one with the glass door is your new office.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

The office on the left, the one with the glass door, is your new office. (AP)

3. As I mentioned before we do not allow our employees to bring their children to work with them.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

As I mentioned before, we do not allow our employees to bring their children to work with them. (INTRO)

4. Our new client is based out of Spokane Washington and is our largest account.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

Our new client is based out of Spokane, Washington, and is our largest account. (AD)

5. We are grateful Ms. Lazlo that you have chosen Midland Communications as your cellular service.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

We are grateful, Ms. Lazlo, that you have chosen Midland Communications as your cellular service. (DA)

6. Please complete the enclosed form which is printed on bright yellow paper and return it in the enclosed stamped envelope.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

(You) Please complete the enclosed form, which is printed on bright yellow paper, and return it in the enclosed stamped envelope. (AP)

7. Your letter dated November 17 2006 has certainly clarified your position.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

Your letter dated November 17, 2006, has certainly clarified your position. (AD)

8. After the conference call would you care to join me for lunch at Alexi's?

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

After the conference call, would you care to join me for lunch at Alexi's? (INTRO)

9. Lily you are the best computer graphics expert we have ever had!

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

Lily, you are the best computer graphics expert we have ever had! (DA)

10. Katy Ramirez our human resources manager will help you choose the appropriate health care plan.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

Katy Ramirez, our human resources manager, will help you choose the appropriate health care plan. (AP)

11. Our attorney said that July 22 2012 was our next court date.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

Our attorney said that July 22, 2012, was our next court date. (AD)

12. By the way did you notice the new couch in the lobby?

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

By the way, did you notice the new couch in the lobby? (INTRO)

13. Ms. Akton please believe that we are doing our best to resolve this issue.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

Ms. Akton, please believe that we are doing our best to resolve this issue. (DA)

14. The new convention center will be located in Arlington Heights Illinois.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

The new convention center will be located in Arlington Heights, Illinois. (AD)

15. My new accountant Sheila Savarise earned her degrees at Harvard.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

My new accountant, Sheila Savarise, earned her degrees at Harvard. (AP)