B I wish , however, that I could go south for the weekend. 6. Put commas around non-essential material.
The students, who passed with flying colours , headed to La Cantina.
b Cannery Row, a novel by John Steinbeck , is a favourite among English instructors.
Practice:
Insert commas where they belong:
1. Although I liked what you wrote about caring for your pet rat I have a suggestion you might want to
consider.
2. Ever since you asked my opinion about the soccer field battle I've been mulling the situation over
trying to determine a logical consequence.
3. I don't usually give unsolicited advice but this seems to me to be a special case.
4. I wouldn't ordinarily presume to tell you how to behave but I'm concerned.
5. Check for accuracy spelling and punctuation before sending your e-mail.
6. It was Coach Tom who came up with the idea of recruiting players from other schools.
7. When returning items that don't fit please remember to return them within 20 days of your purchase.
8. My teacher who was talking to all of us said, "If everyone passes this test we'll all get a free period."
9. "I didn't see the falling star " Janc said "but I sure wish I had."
10. Melissa bought a new graduation dress and she wore it to the graduation ceremony.