Which sentence shows correct comma usage?

A) "Oh no" he grumbled impatiently under his breath "Now, I have to start all over."

B) "Oh no" he grumbled impatiently under his breath "Now I have to start, all over."

C) "Oh no," he grumbled impatiently under his breath, "Now I have to start all over."

D) "Oh no," he grumbled, impatiently under his breath, "Now I have to start all over."

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Lindsay Oneal

19 December, 16:33

Which sentence shows correct comma usage?

A) "Oh no" he grumbled impatiently under his breath "Now, I have to start all over."

B) "Oh no" he grumbled impatiently under his breath "Now I have to start, all over."

C) "Oh no," he grumbled impatiently under his breath, "Now I have to start all over."

D) "Oh no," he grumbled, impatiently under his breath, "Now I have to start all over."

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Ashten · Answer 1

Ashten 19 December, 18:07

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C is the answer to the question

Gracie Bridges · Answer 2

C) "Oh no," he grumbled impatiently under his breath, "Now I have to start all over."

Explanation:

There are several instances where using a comma brings clarity and cohesiveness to your text. For example, a comma should be used when joining two independent clauses with a conjunction:

We could not make it in time, so we did not go.

A comma is also useful after an introductory phrase:

Forced to eat on her own, she decided to at least watch TV.

Commas should also be used when introducing direct quotes, such as in this example.