7. Commas with Names and Titles

Question 1

No commas signal that information is ________.
Two commas, one before and one after signal that information is ________.

Answer 1

essential, non-essential

Question 2

When a name/title appears in the middle of a sentence, a single comma ______ the name or title is always incorrect.

Answer 2

before

Question 3

To determine whether commas are necessary, remove the name/title from the sentence and see if the sentence still makes grammatical sense. If it does the sentence (is / isn’t) correct and the information is non-essential.

Answer 3

is

Question 4

If a sentence does not make sense when the name/title is removed the name/title (is / isn’t) essential and commas (are / aren’t) needed.

Answer 4

is, aren’t

Question 5

In RARE instances a comma may be needed (before / after) a name / title in order to signal the start of a new clause.

Answer 5

before