Comma Rules Review

Comma Rules Review

by Ms. M

​Comma Rule #1

​Use a comma to separate items in a list of THREE or MORE

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e.g.

I need to buy bread, apples, and grapes.

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I love strawberry, chocolate, vanilla ice cream with whip cream on it!

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses commas to list three or more items?

• The school's colors are blue, black, and white.

• The dog liked to run play and sleep.

• My favorite colors, are blue purple and, green.

• I like, to go hiking fishing swimming and camping during summer.

​Comma Rule #2

​Use a comma to introduce or end a quotation.

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e.g. 

“I really enjoyed the movie,” said John.

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Terry replied, “I didn’t.”

Multiple Choice

Which sentence shows a comma separating a quotation from the rest of the sentence?

• "We need to buy more sugar" she said, "before it runs out."

• "I am tired" he, muttered.

• "If I don't wake up on time," he whispered, "I will be in trouble."

• Charles Dickens once wrote "BA HUMBUG!"

​Comma Rule #3

​Use a comma to separate introductory information from the rest of the sentence.

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e.g.

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After I finish my homework, I am going outside for a walk.

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Multiple Choice

Which sentence shows a comma separating an introductory element?

• Sorry we, do not have enough room.

• Yes, I would like more water please.

• Well I jope the problem will be fixed, soon

• However I am, very good at math.

​Comma Rule #4

​Use a comma to separate a transition from the sentence.

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e.g. 

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First, I am going to watch TV.

After that, I will do my chores.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence shows a comma separating a transition from the sentence?

• In conclusion I am going to, take a nap later.

• Finally the dog, learned the trick.

• In other words I had to eat a, snack

• First, I made myself coffee.

​Comma Rule #5

​Use commas to separate an appositive (extra information)

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e.g.

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John, our team leader, will be going over the directions.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence shows a comma separating an appositive from the rest of the sentence?

• The car a 1967 ford mustang, is very fast.

• When school ends today at 2:30 p.m. we, will play soccer.

• Gold watches for example, are going on sale today.

• Tanner, my teacher, is wearing a blue shirt.

​Comme Rule #6

​Use Commas before a conjunction when connecting two independent clauses.

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E.g.

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I love the beauty of winter, but I absolutely despise the snow.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence shows a comma separating two clauses using a coordinating conjunction?

• We can go to the zoo or we can go to the movie, theater.

• They like chocolate but they like vanilla better.

• We will go to the restaurant now, for we are very hungry.

• I do not, like biology nor do I like chemistry.

​Comma Rule #7

Use a comma to separate a city from a state/country and a year from a date.

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e.g.

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I visited Phoenix, Arizona on November 8, 2021.​

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses a comma to separate the name of a city from a country or state?

• We are moving to, Spokane Washington.

• My sister lives in Corpus Christi, Texas.

• I visited Florence Italy, last summer.

• The hurricanes, hit Tulsa Oklahoma, and Destin Florida

​Comma Rule #8

​Use a comma to separate two or more adjectives before a noun (except for colors or numbers).

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e.g.

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I really hate this hot, humid weather.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses a comma to separate two or more adjectives?

• Fred always helps old ladies.

• Mr. Backwater would like a warm, tasty donut this morning.

• This is a cold wet December.

• I love my big purple dinosaur!