Which sentence best shows correct comma usage? A. My mother, a doctor, hopes that I follow her career path. B. Alice have you seen my keys, anywhere? C. We rode the ferry took the train, and then ran all the way to the concert. D. The clouds drifted lazily overhead, the sun shone brightly and we waded in the warm water.

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Abigail

17 June, 03:49

Which sentence best shows correct comma usage? A. My mother, a doctor, hopes that I follow her career path. B. Alice have you seen my keys, anywhere? C. We rode the ferry took the train, and then ran all the way to the concert. D. The clouds drifted lazily overhead, the sun shone brightly and we waded in the warm water.

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Jon Larson · Answer 1

A. My mother, a doctor, hopes that I follow her career path.

Explanation:

The subject my mother preceding the appositive provides sufficient identification on its own, so you need to use commas around the appositive a doctor.