Question

Does this sentence need any commas added to it or is it correct as is?

a) Correct as is.
b) Add a comma after "ears."
c) Add a comma after "short ears" and another after "long ears."
d) Add a comma after "Rabbits."

Answer 1

Without the specific sentence, I provided general guidelines on comma usage. Commas should be used after introductory elements, to enclose nonessential information, and in lists for clarity. The specifics may vary depending on the actual sentence structure.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks whether a sentence needs commas added to it. To provide the most accurate advice, I'd need the actual sentence in question. However, I can offer general guidance on comma usage. When considering whether to add commas, it's important to identify the sentence's clauses and determine if there are any introductory phrases, nonessential information, or items in a series that would require comma insertion.

• No comma is necessary immediately after a subject or verb unless it is followed by a nonrestrictive clause or an introductory phrase.
• A comma after an introductory element is used to set the stage for the main part of the sentence.
• Nonessential information that doesn't change the sentence's meaning should be enclosed by commas, while essential information should not.
• In a list of items, the serial (Oxford or Harvard) comma is used for clarity before the conjunction, although its usage can vary depending on the style guide.

Here are examples with corrected comma usage based on these rules:

1. I finally found my keys, and I got to work just in time.
2. Mrs. Contreras threw out her old coffee table and cleaned the carpet.
3. Taking the elevator to the roof, we hoped we could see the skyline and the bay.
4. Though Susan wasn't feeling well, she went to the store anyway and bought ice cream, pizza, and candy.
5. I let my neighbor borrow my phone because she said hers was tapped by the police.