Directions: Determine whether each sentence does or does not need commas around the bolded phrase.

Sentence	Needs Comma(s)	Does Not Need Comma(s)
The building that was destroyed in the earthquake had been an important historical landmark.
Professor Smith who has a PhD in finance often discusses new growth theory in lectures.
Most college classes require textbooks which vary in length and price for their courses.
The classic car that Peter drives really impresses the ladies.
Tres Mas Restaurante serves my favorite burrito which is a chicken and bean with extra pico de gallo.

Directions: Use the dropdown menu to select each correctly punctuated phrase.

Americas Pastime

Baseball (______question 1__ ) has been surpassed by football as the countrys favorite sport. The shift is likely due to peoples desire for fast-paced, instantly gratifying entertainment. Despite this, the over one-hundred-year-old sport (_________question 2 ______) continues to have a strong backing. Although many argue that it is slow and uneventful, its fans fervently support it. Year after year, there are thousands(___________question 3______) . In addition, stadiums continue to be filled in order to witness that first pitch leave the mound. For baseball fans, there is nothing sweeter(________question 4_________) . Thus, it seems that despite taking a back seat to the NFL, the sport of baseball (__________question 5 _______) continues its grasp on the hearts of many Americans.

Question 1

A. ,traditionally America's pastime,

B.traditionally America's pastime

Question 2

A. which took root prior to the Civil War

B. ,which took root prior to the Civil War

question 3

A. , who eagerly follow their teams from off-season to post-season

B. who eagerly follow their teams from off-season to post-season

question 4

A. , than the sound of the crack of the bat against a ninety mile per hour fastball

B. than the sound of the crack of the bat against a ninety mile per hour fastball

question 5

A. with its slow, strategic innings

B. , with its slow, strategic innings,