Using Commas

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In which of the following sentences is the comma used correctly in an introductory phrase?
Walking to the store, my friend saw a rainbow.
After the movie, we went out for dinner.
Running through the park my shoe came untied.
Swimming in the pool. the sun was shining

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Walking to the store, my friend saw a rainbow.

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Which of the following sentences has the correct placement of commas?
My best friend, who lives in New York, is coming to visit.
The book, that I am reading, is very interesting.
My best friend who lives in New York is coming to visit.
The girl who is wearing a red dress is my sister.

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My best friend, who lives in New York, is coming to visit.

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In the date 'January 1, 2023', where should the comma be placed? Options: January 1, 2023, Jan,uary 1, 2023, January 1 2023, January, 1 2023

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January 1, 2023

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Which of the following sentences uses the correct placement of a comma in direct address?
Would you like some more coffee, Sarah?
Can you pass the salt John
Would you like some more coffee Sarah
Please sit down Mary

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Would you like some more coffee, Sarah?

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What is the correct way to punctuate the address '123 Main Street, Anytown, USA'?

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123 Main Street, Anytown, USA.

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In which of the following sentences is the comma used incorrectly in an introductory phrase? Walking to the store my friend saw a rainbow., Walking after dinner, my friend saw a rainbow., Before the game, we went to get some ice cream., I always brush my teeth before going to bed.

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Walking to the store my friend saw a rainbow.

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Which of the following sentences uses a nonrestrictive clause with the incorrect placement of commas? The dog, that is barking, is very loud., The car which is parked in the driveway belongs to my neighbor., My uncle, who lives in London, is coming to visit., The car which, is parked in the driveway, belongs to my neighbor.

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The car which is parked in the driveway belongs to my neighbor.

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How should you correctly use commas in a list of items?

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Apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes

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Which of the following sentences correctly uses commas with an appositive phrase? The cat, that is sleeping on the sofa, is very old., The cat that is sleeping on the sofa, is very old., The cat, that is sleeping on the sofa is very old., The cat, which is sleeping on the sofa, is very old.

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The cat, which is sleeping on the sofa, is very old.

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Where should the comma be placed in a compound sentence? Options: She went to the store and, she bought some milk., She went to the store, and she bought some milk., She went to the store and she, bought some milk., She, went to the store and she bought some milk.

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She went to the store, and she bought some milk.