Public Services and Procurement Canada
Symbol of the Government of Canada

Important notice

This version of HyperGrammar 2 has been archived and won’t be updated before it is permanently deleted.

Please consult the revamped version of HyperGrammar 2 for the most up-to-date content, and don’t forget to update your bookmarks!

Modules

Review: the Comma, Answer 2.

Answer

Question:
The university gave, the two top scholars Janet and him, gold medals and framed certificates of merit.
Answer:
The university gave the two top scholars, Janet and him, gold medals and framed certificates of merit.
Explanation:
The comma after gave in the original sentence incorrectly separates the verb from its object. You need a pair of commas around Janet and him because the element is non-restrictive.