On the lines provided, write the word or words in each sentence that need to be followed by a comma. Be sure to include the commas. One comma rule applies in each sentence.
Note To help you master the comma, explanations are given for five of the sentences.
1Most of us probably think that “reality television” which features ordinary people in unscripted situations is a 21st-century phenomenon. 2The truth is that this kind of programming is not new for it actually began more than sixty years ago. 3Today’s reality TV programs can be traced back to the hidden-camera programs game shows and talent competitions of the 1940s and 1950s. 4Allen Funt the creator and original host of Candid Camera would set up unusual situations and film people without their knowledge. 5Then he would say “Smile! You’re on Candid Camera.” 6Candid Camera originally broadcast in 1948 is considered the first reality TV show and the ancestor of recent programs like Punk’d. 7Thanks to the 1950s game show Beat the Clock we now have such “elimination” shows as The Amazing Race and Survivor. 8Beginning with American Idol in 2002 talent competitions have become quite popular. 9Few people today remember Ted Mack’s Original Amateur Hour or Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts but both of these 1948 shows also had amateur contestants and audience voting. 10Because reality shows have been popular for such a long time we will probably see even more of them in future seasons.
1. Most of us probably think that, “reality television” which features ordinary people in
unscripted situations is a 21st-century phenomenon.
2. The truth is, that this kind of programming is not new, for it actually began more than sixty
years ago.
3. Today’s reality TV programs can be traced back to the hidden-camera programs, game shows, and talent competitions of the 1940s and 1950s.
4. Allen Funt, the creator and original host of Candid Camera, would set up unusual situations
and film people without their knowledge.
5. Then he would say, “Smile! You’re on Candid Camera.”
6. Candid Camera originally broadcast in 1948, is considered the first reality TV show and the
ancestor of recent programs like Punk’d.
7. Thanks to the 1950s game show Beat the Clock, we now have such “elimination” shows as
The Amazing Race and Survivor.
8. Beginning with American Idol in 2002, talent competitions have become quite popular.
9. Few people today remember Ted Mack’s Original Amateur Hour or Arthur Godfrey’s Talent
Scouts, but both of these 1948 shows also had amateur contestants and audience voting.
10. Because reality shows have been popular for such a long time, we will probably see even
more of them in future seasons.
1, no
2, no (you have an unneeded comma in there)
3, 4, and 5, correct
6, no (you are missing a comma)
7, 8, 9, & 10 are correct.
1. Most of us probably think that “reality television” which, features ordinary people in
unscripted situations is a 21st-century phenomenon.
2. The truth is that this kind of programming is not new, for it actually began more than sixty
years ago.
6. Candid Camera originally broadcast in 1948, is considered the first reality TV show, and the
ancestor of recent programs like Punk’d.
1. Most of us probably think that “reality television”, which features ordinary people in
unscripted situations is a 21st-century phenomenon.
1. Most of us probably think that, "reality television," which features ordinary people in unscripted situations, is a 21st-century phenomenon.
2. The truth is, that this kind of programming is not new, for it actually began more than sixty years ago.
3. Today's reality TV programs can be traced back to the hidden-camera programs, game shows, and talent competitions of the 1940s and 1950s.
4. Allen Funt, the creator and original host of Candid Camera, would set up unusual situations and film people without their knowledge.
5. Then he would say, "Smile! You're on Candid Camera."
6. Candid Camera, originally broadcast in 1948, is considered the first reality TV show and the ancestor of recent programs like Punk'd.
7. Thanks to the 1950s game show Beat the Clock, we now have such "elimination" shows as The Amazing Race and Survivor.
8. Beginning with American Idol in 2002, talent competitions have become quite popular.
9. Few people today remember Ted Mack's Original Amateur Hour or Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts, but both of these 1948 shows also had amateur contestants and audience voting.
10. Because reality shows have been popular for such a long time, we will probably see even more of them in future seasons.