Comma Rules

Front

In order to, go to the movie I must finish my homework.

Correct or Incorrect comma use?

Back

incorrect

Front

Where should the other comma go in the sentence: "I traveled to Alaska the largest U.S. state, for two weeks."? Options: after Alaska, after largest, before Alaska, before traveled.

Back

after Alaska

Front

What comma rule does this sentence follow: I like bears, beets, and Battlestar Galactica?

Back

Rule #4: Commas separate items in a series of three or more.

Front

What comma rule does this sentence follow: I love to take walks on the beach, yet I hate the salty seawater?

Back

Rule #1: Commas separate conjunctions within a sentence

Front

Is this sentence written correctly with a comma: In school I studied biology, chemistry, and physics.

Back

correct

Front

Which sentence shows a comma separating independent clauses (compound sentence)?
Options:
1. Jack does not like math nor does, Sue.
2. They will go to the, store now for they need school supplies.
3. Dan can go to the park, or he can go to the mall.

Back

Dan can go to the park, or he can go to the mall.

Front

Which sentence shows a comma separating a dependent (child) from an independent (parent) clause?
Options:

Without water the plant will, die.

,

When I get home I, am going to brush my teeth.

,

Until I reach my goal, I will not stop working.

Back

Until I reach my goal, I will not stop working.

Front

Are the commas correct in this sentence?
For my birthday my parents got me books, candy sneakers and a cell phone.

Back

No

Front

Are the commas correct in this sentence?

My mother, an art teacher, is not very good at math.

Back

Yes

Front

Which sentence shows commas separating items in a list? Options: The tree, is very tall old and green., I need to visit my mother, wash my car, and buy six stamps., Joe likes to drink Coke, Pepsi and tea., Mark's favorite shoes are, Nike Brooks and Asics.

Back

I need to visit my mother, wash my car, and buy six stamps.