Commas

Front

The pitiful little puppy sat shivering at the side of the road.

Back

Incorrect

Front

The sad, lonely bus riders sat in silence as they traveled through the city.

Back

Correct

Front

The cute little boy in the light blue shirt waved at us.

Back

Incorrect

Front

Which of the following is correct?
Options:
1. This, Brunhilda, is not your best effort.
2. This Brunhilda, is not your best effort.
3. This Brunhilda is not your best, effort.
4. This, Brunhilda is not your best effort.

Back

This, Brunhilda, is not your best effort.

Front

When do you use this type of rule: There were punch, cookies, and cake at the party.

Back

When you have a list of things

Front

Where should the comma be placed in the sentence: "Harold is an excellent singer and he can dance all of the latest dance moves."? Options: Insert comma before the conjunction (,and), Insert comma after the conjunction (and,), No comma needed

Back

Insert comma before the conjunction (,and)

Front

I want Harold to show me how to dance but I’m afraid to ask him. (Where should the comma be inserted?)

Back

Insert comma before the conjunction

Front

Which sentence uses commas correctly? Options: Jim is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. , Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. , Jim, is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. , Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 

Back

Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 

Front

Is this sentence correct or incorrect?
My sister ate my sandwich, so I kicked her.
Options: Correct, Incorrect

Back

Correct

Front

Which sentence uses commas correctly? Options:

On Thursday, January 17 2020, I will win the lottery.

,

On Thursday, January 17, 2020 ,I will win the lottery.

,

On Thursday, January 17, 2020 I will win the lottery.

Back

On Thursday, January 17, 2020 ,I will win the lottery.