2 Commas

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

• For

• And

• Nor

• Because

• Or

Multiple Choice

Choose the sentence with the correct use of commas and coordinating conjunctions.

• I wanted to play basketball, but, it was raining outside.

• I wanted to play basketball but it was raining outside.

• I wanted to play basketball but, it was raining outside.

• I wanted to play basketball, but it was raining outside.

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: Use a comma after introductory ___, phrases, and clauses.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence has the correct placement of the comma?

• Even though I forgot to take out the trash my mom, let me go to the party.

• Even though, I forgot to take out the trash my mom let me go to the party.

• Even though I forgot, to take out the trash my mom let me go to the party.

• Even though I forgot to take out the trash, my mom let me go to the party.

Multiple Choice

Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.

• The field trip is scheduled for February 17 2025.

• The field trip is sceduled for February 17, 2025.

• The United States officially observed MLK Jr. Day for the first time on January 20, 1986.

• Amber made cookies for the class so Nola helped her pass them out.

Multiple Select

Select all sentences that require a comma after the introductory element.

• Before class started Haleigh organized her binder.

• Helena wanted to go to the library but Alina needed to finish her math homework first.

• Before the bell rang Colten sharpened his pencils.

• Olivia loves mystery novels so she checked out another one from the library.

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson about commas in compound sentences, what is one thing you learned that you can apply to your own writing?

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of using a comma before coordinating conjunctions in compound sentences?

• To separate two independent clauses

• To indicate a pause for emphasis

• To show possession

• To replace a period

Multiple Choice

Which sentence correctly uses commas according to standard punctuation rules?

• Dylan wanted to buy a pair of Nike shoes, but Marx said he preferred Converse.

• Since Bishop forgot his wallet Peyton paid for the White Fox hoodie.

• Mrs. Landrum Ms. Cochran, and Ms. Burleson tried a new restaurant downtown.

• Marrio stayed up late watching TikTok videos yet he still managed to wake up early for school.