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Usage of Comma

Description: Usage of a Comma
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Directions: Find the sentence/part of the sentence having an error/errors with regard to the usage of a comma.

(i) Buddhism has at its heart the wisdom of understanding the mind. (ii) From Buddhism and other Eastern spiritual traditions, we know that there are two main types of life force energy: internal and external. (iii) External life force energy exists within plants, flowers, trees, rocks, minerals, crystals, etc.

  1. Only (i)

  2. Only (ii)

  3. Both (i) and (ii)

  4. Only (iii)

  5. No error


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Only part (i) has an error with regard to the usage of a comma. In part (i) of the sentence, a comma must be placed to enclose additional thoughts –at its heart. Correct form - (i) Buddhism has, at its heart, the wisdom of understanding the mind. In part (ii) and part (iii), the commas have been placed correctly. Note: A comma is used before etc. when it follows more than one listed item, for example, plants, flowers, trees, rocks, minerals, crystals, etc.

Directions: Find the sentence/part of the sentence having an error/errors with regard to the usage of a comma.

(i) “Realisation” said Swami Vivekananda (ii) “is real religion, all the rest is only preparation - (iii) hearing lectures, or reading books, or reasoning, is merely preparing the ground; it is not religion.”

  1. Only (i)

  2. Only (ii)

  3. Both (i) and (ii)

  4. Only (iii)

  5. No error


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Only part (i) has an error with regard to the usage of a comma. In part (i) of the sentence, commas must be placed to mark off a direct quotation from the rest of the sentence. In part (ii), there is no need for a comma and in part (iii), the commas have been placed correctly to separate a series of word groups. (i) “Realisation,” said Swami Vivekananda, (ii) “is real religion, all the rest is only preparation - (iii) hearing lectures, or reading books, or reasoning, is merely preparing the ground; it is not religion.”

Directions: From the given sentences, find the sentence/part of the sentence having an error/errors with regard to the usage of a comma and mark it as your answer.

(i) Paulo Coelho, the author of several best-selling books, was born in Rio in August 1947. (ii) Early on Paulo dreamed of an artistic career. (iii) Paulo’s parents, however, had different plans for him.

  1. Only (i)

  2. Only (ii)

  3. Both (i) and (ii)

  4. Only (iii)

  5. No error


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Only part (ii) has an error with regard to the usage of a comma. In part (ii) of the sentence, a comma must be placed after the adverbial – Early on. (ii) Early on, Paulo dreamed of an artistic career. In part (i) and part (iii), the commas have been placed correctly. The commas have been placed to enclose additional thoughts.

Directions: Find the sentence/part of the sentence having an error/errors with regard to the usage of a comma.

(i) One afternoon they passed by the encampment of one of the tribes. (ii) “There’s no danger” the boy said, when they had moved on past the encampment. (iii) And suddenly, two horsemen appeared from behind the travellers.

  1. Only (i)

  2. Only (ii)

  3. Both (i) and (ii)

  4. Only (iii)

  5. No error


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Both part (i) and part (ii) have an error with regard to the usage of a comma. In part (i) of the sentence, a comma must be placed after the adverbial – One afternoon. In part (ii), a comma must be placed to mark off the direct speech from the rest of the sentence. In part (iii), the commas have been placed correctly. The correct form is - (i) One afternoon, they passed by the encampment of one of the tribes. (ii) “There’s no danger,” the boy said, when they had moved on past the encampment. (iii) And suddenly, two horsemen appeared from behind the travellers.

Directions: Find the sentence/part of the sentence having an error/errors with regard to the usage of a comma.

(i) The healing essence of the flower remedies (ii) seems to transcend and go beyond the duality of an internal and external world toward (iii) a balanced completeness, unity and wholeness.

  1. Only (i)

  2. Only (ii)

  3. Both (i) and (ii)

  4. Only (iii)

  5. No error


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

There is no error with regard to the usage of a comma in the given sentence. In part (i) and part (ii), there is no need for the usage of commas. In part (iii), the comma has been placed correctly to separate a series of words.

Directions: Find the sentence/part of the sentence having an error/errors with regard to the usage of a comma.

(i) The Englishman said, “Maybe this is an omen.” (ii) The boy’s interest was increasing by the moment. (iii) “Everything in life is an omen” said the Englishman.

  1. Only (i)

  2. Only (ii)

  3. Both (i) and (ii)

  4. Only (iii)

  5. No error


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Only part (iii) has an error with regard to the usage of a comma. In part (iii) of the sentence, a comma must be placed to mark off a direct quotation from the rest of the sentence. (iii) “Everything in life is an omen,” said the Englishman. In part (i), the comma has been placed correctly. In part (ii), there is no need for a comma.

Directions: Find the sentence/part of the sentence having an error/errors with regard to the usage of a comma.

(i) They enjoy being in high altitudes. (ii) Naturally when they bought an apartment, they chose the uppermost floor. (iii) Ah, what joy to feel the air blowing in your face…!

  1. Only (i)

  2. Only (ii)

  3. Both (i) and (ii)

  4. Only (iii)

  5. No error


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Only part (ii) has an error with regard to the usage of a comma. In part (ii) of the sentence, a comma must be placed after the word – Naturally. (Commas are placed after emphasising points of views). In part (i), there is no need for a comma; and in part (iii), the comma has been placed correctly to set apart the interjection.

Directions: Find the sentence/part of the sentence having an error/errors with regard to the usage of a comma.

(i) Hey, come on! I was just joking… (ii) You should learn to lighten up a bit, shouldn’t you? (iii) That way, you can avoid a lot of unnecessary heartache…

  1. Only (i)

  2. Only (ii)

  3. Both (i) and (ii)

  4. Only (iii)

  5. No error


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

There is no error with regard to the usage of a comma in the given sentence. In part (i), the comma has been placed correctly to set apart the interjection; and in part (ii), the comma is placed to introduce the question tag. In part (iii), the comma has been placed correctly after the adverbial.

Directions: Find the sentence/part of the sentence having an error/errors with regard to the usage of a comma.

(i) At the supermarket she bought (ii) two loaves of bread a packet of Italian cheese, fresh herbs and vegetables, and a bar of butter (iii) to make her sandwiches for the picnic.

  1. Only (i)

  2. Only (ii)

  3. Both (i) and (ii)

  4. Only (iii)

  5. No error


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Both part (i) and part (ii) have an error with regard to the usage of a comma. In part (i) of the sentence, a comma must be placed after the adverbial – At the supermarket. In part (ii), a comma must be placed after – two loaves of bread – in order to itemise word groups. In part (iii), there is no need for a comma. The correct form is - (i) At the supermarket, she bought (ii) two loaves of bread, a packet of Italian cheese, fresh herbs and vegetables, and a bar of butter (iii) to make her sandwiches for the picnic.

Directions: Find the sentence/part of the sentence having an error/errors with regard to the usage of a comma.

(i) The stronger they are the harder they fall... (ii) People in responsible positions should be extremely conscious about every move they make. (iii) Because, the result of their mistake will have an impact on the lives of several people.

  1. Only (i)

  2. Only (ii)

  3. Both (i) and (ii)

  4. Only (iii)

  5. No error


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Only part (i) has an error with regard to the usage of a comma. In part (i) of the sentence, a comma must be placed to set off the comparative statements – ‘The stronger they are, the harder they fall...’In part (ii), there is no need for a comma; and part (iii), the comma has been placed correctly to set apart the adverbial.

Directions: Find the sentence/part of the sentence having an error/errors with regard to the usage of a comma.

(i) According to Patanjali, mere repetition of God’s name is, of course, insufficient. (ii) We must also meditate upon, its meaning. (iii) If we persevere in our repetition, it will lead us into meditation.

  1. Only (i)

  2. Only (ii)

  3. Both (i) and (ii)

  4. Only (iii)

  5. No error


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Only part (ii) has an error with regard to the usage of a comma. In part (ii) of the sentence, a comma has been placed which is not needed. (ii) We must also meditate upon its meaning. There is no need for a comma in this part of the sentence. In part (i) and part (ii), the commas have been placed correctly.

Directions: Find the sentence/part of the sentence having an error/errors with regard to the usage of a comma.

(i) He was now gone, forever… (ii) Of course, her heart was adamant about not accepting the fact. (iii) “I’ll be back in an hour I promise,” he had said.

  1. Only (i)

  2. Only (ii)

  3. Both (i) and (ii)

  4. Only (iii)

  5. No error


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Only part (iii) has an error with regard to the usage of a comma. In part (iii) of the sentence, a comma must be placed before the reinforcing statement – I promise.“I’ll be back in an hour, I promise,” he had said. In part (i) and part (ii), the commas have been placed correctly. In part (ii), the comma is placed after the emphasising point of view.

Directions: Find the sentence/part of the sentence having an error/errors with regard to the usage of a comma.

(i) A Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist Dr. Gerald Edelman has pointed out (ii) that the brain is much, more like a process than a thing, (iii) and this process is continually evolving.

  1. Only (i)

  2. Only (ii)

  3. Both (i) and (ii)

  4. Only (iii)

  5. No error


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Both part (i) and part (ii) have an error with regard to the usage of a comma. In part (i) of the sentence, commas must be placed to set apart the name – Dr. Gerald Edelman. In part (ii), there is no need for a comma after the word much. The correct form is - (i) A Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist, Dr. Gerald Edelman, has pointed out (ii) that the brain is much more like a process than a thing, (iii) and this process is continually evolving.

Directions: Find the sentence/part of the sentence having an error/errors with regard to the usage of a comma.

(i) In the scientific reality Eddington said Earth is a speck of matter whirling around a mediocre star. (ii) Both of them cast adrift among billions of more important stellar objects. (iii) But in the human reality, Earth remains the centre of the universe.

  1. Only (i)

  2. Only (ii)

  3. Both (i) and (ii)

  4. Only (iii)

  5. No error


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Only part (i) has an error with regard to the usage of a comma. In part (i) of the sentence, commas must be placed to enclose additional thought – Eddington said. Thus, the correct form is - (i) In the scientific reality, Eddington said, Earth is a speck of matter whirling around a mediocre star. In part (ii) there is no need for a comma; and in part (iii), the comma has been placed correctly.

Directions: Find the sentence/part of the sentence having an error/errors with regard to the usage of a comma.

(i) Are you keeping your options open, Ram? (ii) Yes, Karan, I would definitely like to be cautious in this regard. (iii) Consider the pros and cons, dear friend, before arriving at the conclusions.

  1. Only (i)

  2. Only (ii)

  3. Both (i) and (ii)

  4. Only (iii)

  5. No error


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

There is no error with regard to the usage of a comma in the given sentence. In all the three parts, the commas have been used correctly to set apart names and persons.

Directions: Find the sentence/part of the sentence having an error/errors with regard to the usage of a comma.

(i) Unlike any computer, we remember, reconsider, and change our minds. (ii) The universe was created once, but we re-create ourselves with every thought. (iii) Everything in short depends upon how well you can build in silence.

  1. Only (i)

  2. Only (ii)

  3. Both (i) and (ii)

  4. Only (iii)

  5. No error


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Only part (iii) has an error with regard to the usage of a comma. In part (iii) of the sentence, commas must be placed to enclose the additional thought – in short. (iii) Everything, in short, depends upon how well you can build in silence. In part (i) and part (ii), the commas have been placed correctly.

Directions: Find the sentence/part of the sentence having an error/errors with regard to the usage of a comma.

(i) R.K. Narayan’s brother R. K. Laxman is a famous cartoonist. (ii) His depiction of, the common man, in his cartoons is loved by the masses. (iii) He is, in all probability, India’s premier cartoonist.

  1. Only (i)

  2. Only (ii)

  3. Both (i) and (ii)

  4. Only (iii)

  5. No error


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Both part (i) and part (ii) have an error with regard to the usage of a comma. In part (i) of the sentence, commas must be placed to set apart the names – (i) R. K. Narayan’s brother, R. K. Laxman, is a famous cartoonist. In part (ii), there is no need for a comma. The phrase – the common man – is not being used as an additional thought or qualification and thus, it should not be enclosed with commas…In part (iii), the commas have been placed correctly to enclose a point of view – in all probability. The correct form is - (i) R. K. Narayan’s brother, R. K. Laxman, is a famous cartoonist. (ii) His depiction of the common man in his cartoons is loved by the masses. (iii) He is, in all probability, India’s premier cartoonist.

Directions: Find the sentence/part of the sentence having an error/errors with regard to the usage of a comma.

(i) Ignorance, says Patanjali, creates all other obstacles to enlightenment. (ii) It is the samskaras, the powerful mental tendencies, which drive us to perform ever-recurring acts of sin. (iii) And so, the obstacles grow automatically through the power of desire, pride, rage and fear.

  1. Only (i)

  2. Only (ii)

  3. Both (i) and (ii)

  4. Only (iii)

  5. No error


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

There is no error with regard to the usage of a comma in the given sentence. In parts (i), (ii), and (iii), the commas have been placed correctly. In parts (i) and (ii), the commas have been placed to enclose additional thoughts. In part (iii), the comma has been used to set apart the adverbial and also to separate a series of words.

Directions: Find the sentence/part of the sentence having an error/errors with regard to the usage of a comma.

(i) “Look, I’ve had enough of this noise!” (ii) “Sadly, this noise will persist for two more days…” (iii) “There must be some way to get rid of it isn’t there?”

  1. Only (i)

  2. Only (ii)

  3. Both (i) and (ii)

  4. Only (iii)

  5. No error


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Only part (iii) has an error with regard to the usage of a comma. In part (iii) of the sentence, a comma must be placed before the question tag – isn’t there? (iii) “There must be some way to get rid of it, isn’t there?” In part (i) and part (ii), the commas have been placed correctly. In part (i), the commas sets apart the interjection. In part (ii), the comma is placed after the emphasising point of view.

Directions: Find the sentence/part of the sentence having an error/errors with regard to the usage of a comma.

(i) The term homeopathy comes from (ii) two Greek roots, that mean ‘similar suffering’; (iii) this points to the fundamental homeopathic principle that ‘like treats like’.

  1. Only (i)

  2. Only (ii)

  3. Both (i) and (ii)

  4. Only (iii)

  5. No error


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Only part (ii) has an error with regard to the usage of a comma. In part (ii) of the sentence, a comma has been used where there is no need for one. (i) The term homeopathy comes from (ii) two Greek roots that mean ‘similar suffering’; (iii) this points to the fundamental homeopathic principle that ‘like treats like’.

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