Using Commas with Coordinating Conjunctions

Front

Wanted to spend summer by the pool, but had to get a job.

Back

Correct

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Front

Correct sentence: We should bring pizza and cake to the party.

Back

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.2.1F

Front

Correct sentence: I wanted to play video games, but I had to study for my test.

Back

I wanted to play video games, but I had to study for my test.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.2.1F

Front

Correct sentence: I have no money, but I keep shopping.

Back

I have no money, but I keep shopping.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.2.1F

Front

Finished homework, mother allowed outside.

Back

Incorrect

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Front

Correct sentence: Tom liked baseball, but he was not a good player.

Back

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.2.1F

Front

Wanted a puppy, but mom said to care for a fish first.

Back

Correct

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.2.1F

Front

Babysitter was late; parents upset.

Back

Incorrect

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Front

The new car looked nice, but it wasn't very safe!

Back

Correct

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2C

Front

Correct sentence: Kate wanted to play with the twins, but she was grounded.

Back

Kate wanted to play with the twins, but she was grounded.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.2.1F