I was asked to put all the commas in the correct place for each sentence. I am unsure about some. Are these correct? Thanks
1. As I understand it, John Pearson has lived in Winston Colorado, a small almost unknown tourist resort since August 10, 2002.
2. I have some roses planted Mrs. Roper, but that is about all really.
3. When my uncle sold his ranch after my aunt passed away, my brother offered him a job so he
could move somewhere near us as soon as he could.
4. Well, by the time I got there the fire had already started.
5. This ring, not that tiny one is the one I want to buy for Carol Dad.
6. I don’t care if he is rich, owns an oil well, or has a gold mine somewhere.
7. You love those commas don’t you, you crazy dumb fool?
8. Everybody danced, but Jane refused, right?
9. I count one, two, three four men and two women walking on the beach near an old brick tower.
10. Driving back from the party last night I almost hit a deer, a little fawn.
1. OK
2. unclear - is "Mrs. Roper" a noun of address?
3. OK
4. 1 more comma needed
5. 2 more commas needed
6. OK
7. 1 more comma needed
8. OK
9. 1 more comma needed
10. 1 more comma needed
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Here is another try. I am not sure about number two, if it is, I added another comma in front of the name.
1. As I understand it, John Pearson, has lived in Winston Colorado, a small almost unknown tourist resort since August 10, 2002.
2. I have some roses planted, Mrs. Roper, but that is about all really.
3. When my uncle sold his ranch after my aunt passed away, my brother offered him a job so he
could move somewhere near us as soon as he could.
4. Well, by the time I got there, the fire had already started.
5. This ring, not that tiny one, is the one I want to buy for Carol Dad.
6. I don’t care if he is rich, owns an oil well, or has a gold mine somewhere.
7. You love those commas don’t you, you crazy, dumb fool?
8. Everybody danced, but Jane refused, right?
9. I count one, two, three, four men and two women walking on the beach near an old brick tower.
10. Driving back from the party last night, I almost hit a deer, a little fawn.
1 more comma needed in these: #s 1, 2, and 5. The others are fine.
Okay, thank you! Are all of the commas placed in the correct spots?
1. As I understand it, John Pearson, has lived in Winston Colorado, a small, almost unknown, tourist resort since August 10, 2002.
2. I have some roses planted, Mrs. Roper, but that is about all, really.
5. This ring, not that tiny one, is the one I want to buy for Carol, Dad.
Do you see the corrections I made?
Only the comma here is up in the air, to me:
"...unknown, tourist ..."
Yes, I seem them now and have a better understanding. Thank you!
You're welcome.
=)
I'm not sure, but I think that the first sentence needs another comma to separate the state from the city (if Winston is a city in Colorado). Also, in the first sentence, I think that John Pearson is the person living in Colorado, and not being addressed. Therefore, I don't think that there should be a comma after his name.
1. As I understand it, John Pearson has lived in Winston, Colorado, a small, almost unknown tourist resort, since August 10, 2002.
2. I have some roses planted, Mrs. Roper, but that is about all, really.
3. When my uncle sold his ranch after my aunt passed away, my brother offered him a job so he could move somewhere near us as soon as he could.
4. Well, by the time I got there, the fire had already started.
5. This ring, not that tiny one, is the one I want to buy for Carol, Dad.
6. I don't care if he is rich, owns an oil well, or has a gold mine somewhere.
7. You love those commas, don’t you, you crazy dumb fool?
8. Everybody danced, but Jane refused, right?
9. I count one, two, three, four men and two women walking on the beach near an old brick tower.
10. Driving back from the party last night, I almost hit a deer, a little fawn.
To determine the correct placement of commas, you generally need to identify clauses, phrases, or items in a list that need to be separated. Commas are typically used to indicate a pause or separation in a sentence. In the provided sentences, commas are correctly used to separate clauses, phrases, and items in lists. Additionally, commas are used to set off introductory phrases, direct address, and nonessential information. It's important to note that comma usage can vary depending on the specific style guide or preference, so it's always a good idea to consult a reliable grammar resource if you have any doubts.