COMMAS

COMMAS

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Examples of COMMAS and dates

• She was born on June 15, 1986.

• She was born on Sunday, June 15, 1986.

• She was born on June 15, 1986, after a BBQ with family.

• She was born on Sunday, June 15, 1986, after attending a BBQ with family.

Multiple Select

Which are CORRECT?

• Today's date is Thursday, October 29, 2020.

• Today's date is October 29, 2020.

• Today's date is October, 29, 2020.

• Today's date is October, 29 2020.

Examples of COMMAS and places

• She traveled to Paris, France.

• She went to Normandy, France, during the spring of 2004.

Multiple Select

Which are correct?

• She lives in Chicago Illinois.

• She moved from Lansing, Michigan.

• She loves visiting Phoenix, Arizona, to see the amazing landscapes.

• She also loves visiting San Antonio, Texas where her best friend live.

Examples of COMMAS and lists

• She bought spaghetti, salad, and garlic bread at the store.

• Mike, Lisa, and George were cheering in the stands.

Multiple Choice

Which is correct?

• Fran, Leroy and Steve went to the store.

• Monday, Tuesday and, Wednesday the store is closed.

• The store is busiest on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

Examples of COMMAS and appositives

• Yes, I do like that dress.

• Jeremiah, do not throw snowballs.

• I already told you, Jason, do your chores.

Examples of COMMAS and appositives

• The girls, Rachel and Monica, bought an apartment.

• The apartment, with the purple door, seemed really expensive.

• On the show, Friends, everyone hangs out in the fancy apartment.

Multiple Select

Which are correct?

• The dress which had flowers all over it was very expensive.

• The man, who was very busy, continued to walk down the street.

• The fans, Gary and Sasha, were excited for the big game.

• The movies Croods and Hotel Transylvania make me laugh.

Examples of COMMAS and compound sentences

• She bought a pizza and ran errands.

• She went to a friend's house, and they watched a movie.

• I am a short girl, but I hate wearing heels.

• The dogs dont like eachother but never fight.

Multiple Select

Which are correct?

• I record grades on paper and I record them in the computer.

• I have several friends, but I don't get to see them often.

• They live far apart so, they bought a plane ticket.

• The girls had dinner and went to a movie.

• They laughed and the comedienne, and tears rolled down their cheeks!

Examples of COMMAS and Complex sentences

• Because he was crazy, she stayed far away from him.

• I like to sing in the car when I am drving.

• After mowing the grass, the man's shoes were green.

• She did the dishes because he cooked dinner.

Multiple Choice

This sentence is correct: When I am tired I go to bed early.

• true

• false