Choose the sentence with the correct comma usage from the following set of sentences.
A) According to a social science poll conducted at Cambridge Americans report they do not get enough sleep. (No commas)
B) According to a social science poll conducted at Cambridge, Americans report they do not get enough sleep.
C) According to a social science poll conducted at Cambridge, Americans, report they do not get enough sleep.

Question

Choose the sentence with the correct comma usage from the following set of sentences.​
A) ​According to a social science poll conducted at Cambridge Americans report they do not get enough sleep. (No commas)
B) ​According to a social science poll conducted at Cambridge, Americans report they do not get enough sleep.
C) ​According to a social science poll conducted at Cambridge, Americans, report they do not get enough sleep.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The comma after "Cambridge" sets off a nonessential clause, providing additional information about where the social science poll was conducted. The absence of a comma in A or the additional comma in C creates a loss of clarity or a comma splice respectively.

Choose the Sentence with the Correct Comma Usage from the Following