Question

question 1 (5 points)
which of the following sentences uses commas correctly?

we dont, for example, allow children on the playground unsupervised.
we dont, for example allow children on the playground unsupervised.
we dont for example allow children on the playground, unsupervised.
we dont for example, allow children, on the playground unsupervised.

Explanation:

Identify the parenthetical expression

The phrase "for example" is a parenthetical expression (an interrupter) that interrupts the flow of the sentence.

Apply comma rules for interrupters

Using Grammar and Spelling rules, parenthetical interrupters must be set off with commas on both sides when they appear in the middle of a sentence.

Evaluate the first option

"We don't, for example, allow children on the playground unsupervised."
This option correctly places a comma both before and after "for example".

Evaluate the remaining options

• The second option misses the comma after "for example".
• The third option misses both commas around "for example" and incorrectly places a comma before "unsupervised".
• The fourth option misses the comma before "for example" and adds unnecessary commas.

Answer:

• (A) We don't, for example, allow children on the playground unsupervised. (Correct answer)
• (B) We don't, for example allow children on the playground unsupervised.
• (C) We don't for example allow children on the playground, unsupervised.
• (D) We don't for example, allow children, on the playground unsupervised.