Comma Practice: NR, AP, DA and AD

Instructions: Apply the comma nonrestrictive (NR), 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: Robert Dugan my manager will host a reception on Friday.
Corrected: Robert Dugan, my manager, will host a reception on Friday. (AP)

1. The convention will begin on Friday May 26 2006 and will end on Friday June 6 2006.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

The convention will begin on Friday, May 26, 2006, and will end on Friday, June 6, 2006. (AD)

2. My neighbor a famous baseball player gave me free World Series tickets.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

My neighbor, a famous baseball player, gave me free World Series tickets. (AP/NR)

3. Your new client is located in the Helmsley Building 333 West Walker Street Valparaiso Indiana.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

Your new client is located in the Helmsley Building, 333 West Walker Street, Valparaiso, Indiana. (AD)

4. Marta who has been with the company for eight years works in accounting.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

Marta, who has been with the company for eight years, works in accounting. (NR/AP)

5. The secretary who arrives first will be given his or her choice of desks.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

The secretary who arrives first will be given his or her choice of desks. (Essential – no commas)

6. And so Dr. Griffin we are sure you will choose our travel agency for its high quality of service and unbeatable value.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

And so, Dr. Griffin, we are sure you will choose our travel agency for its high quality of service and unbeatable value. (DA)

7. Will someone who has used this copy machine before help me fix this paper jam?

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

Will someone who has used this copy machine before help me fix this paper jam? (Essential – no commas)

8. Yes Maribel you will receive a raise this year.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

Yes, Maribel, you will receive a raise this year. (DA)

9. Chicago which is my favorite city will host next year’s convention.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

Chicago, which is my favorite city, will host next year’s convention. (NR)

10. My assistant Henry Bellwood will take notes during our meeting.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

My assistant, Henry Bellwood, will take notes during our meeting. (AP)

11. Hello Katherine it is nice to finally meet you.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

Hello, Katherine, it is nice to finally meet you. (DA)

12. Jan Hendressen our international liaison has earned a doctorate in international relations.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

Jan Hendressen, our international liaison, has earned a doctorate in international relations. (AP)

13. The hotdog stand on the corner which has great hot dogs has been a part of our downtown culture since 1923.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

The hotdog stand on the corner, which has great hot dogs, has been a part of our downtown culture since 1923. (NR)

14. Please believe that we intend to follow through on this issue Mr. Padilla.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

(You) Please believe that we intend to follow through on this issue, Mr. Padilla. (DA)

15. The customers who received the erroneous flyers must nevertheless have the sale terms honored.

Your Answer:

Reveal Corrected Sentence

The customers who received the erroneous flyers must nevertheless have the sale terms honored. (Essential – no commas) (also note that "nevertheless" is essential in this example)