Commas w/ nonessential information
What do commas do?
Correct the sentence below using a hyphen:
She is well known throughout England.
She is well-known throughout England.
Correct the sentence below using em dash:
The container of strawberries that were a luscious red were on 50% off
The container of strawberries–that were a luscious red–were on 50% off
Correct the sentence below using parenthesis:
The World Health Organization WHO promotes health.
The World Health Organization (WHO) promotes health.
Correct this below using a hyphen:
Can not
Can't
Correct the sentence below using commas:
Dr. V an English teacher is known for being nice.
Dr. V, an English teacher, is known for being nice.
Correct the sentence below using hyphens:
Is he left handed or right handed?
Is he left-handed or right-handed?
Correct the sentence using an em dash:
I was going to the store until I saw it raining.
I was going to the store—until I saw it raining.
Correct the sentence below using parenthesis:
She traveled to Rome her dream city for vacation.
She traveled to Rome (her dream city) for vacation.
Correct the sentence below using an apostrophe:
Carly does not care about her school work.
Carly doesn't care about her school work.
What is nonessential information?
Unnecessary information to a sentence that would be grammatically correct without it
What do hyphens do?
Connects words and creates compounds
What do Em Dashes do?
Adds emphasis
What do Parenthesis do?
Provide additional information
What do Apostrophes do?
Form contractions and to show possession
Correct the sentence below using commas:
My best friend who lives next door is visiting me later.
My best friend, who lives next door, is visiting me later.
Correct the sentence using a hyphen and bonus for another mistake:
She is a well spoken girl.
She's a well-spoken girl.
Correct the sentence using em dashes:
Please call the doctor Robert Franks on Friday.
Please call the doctor—Robert Franks—on Friday.
Correct the sentence below using parenthesis:
Pine trees are home to many ecosystems Samuel 4.
Pine trees are home to many ecosystems (Samuel 4).
Correct the sentence below using an apostrophe:
The students voted for better lunches.
The students' voted for better lunches.
Correct the sentence below using commas and bonus for another mistake:
A crunchwrap supreme bought from Taco Bell is Averys favorite item.
A crunchwrap supreme, bought from Taco Bell, is Avery's favorite item.
Correct this sentence below using hyphens and bonus for another mistake:
It is my 68 year old grandmothers birthday tomorrow.
It is my 68-year-old grandmother's birthday tomorrow.
Correct the sentence using an em dash:
All the turkeys gone so who ate all the turkey?
All the turkeys gone—so who ate all the turkey?
Correct the sentence below using parenthesis and bonus for another mistake:
Former president Barack Obama 2009 2017 is happily married to Michelle Obama.
Former president Barack Obama (2009-2017) is happily married to Michelle Obama.
Correct the sentence below using apostrophes:
Dennis can not stop selling Karens artwork.
Dennis can't stop selling Karen's artwork.