Comma Rule #3

Which word or words should a comma come after in the sentence?
She likes the grand majestic sound of the orchestra.

• sound
• likes
• grand
• the

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which word or words should a comma come after in the sentence?
Michael loves to eat large gigantic apples.

• large
• loves
• Michael
• no comma

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Where should the comma(s) go?
All students shooting spitballs at the ceiling will go to prison for unnecessary shenanigans.  

• after "students"
• after "ceiling"
• after "students" AND after "ceiling"
• no comma necessary.

What comma rule does this sentence follow:
The warm, salty ocean was relaxing to listen to. 

• Rule #2: Commas separate items in a series of three or more.
• Rule #1: Commas use with a  conjunction separate two sentences
• Rule #3: Commas separate adjectives which describe a noun
• Rule #5: Commas separate non-essential information 

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Which word or words should a comma come after in the sentence?
She also likes rock and roll music.

• also
• rock
• likes
• no comma

Where does the comma go in this sentence?
She likes tall handsome men. 

• after "likes"
• after "tall"
• after "handsome"
• before "tall"

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Where does the comma belong in this sentence?
The fat juicy burger was mouthwatering and visually appealing. 

• after "mouthwatering"
• after "juicy"
• after "visually"
• after "fat"

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Where do the commas go in this sentence?

Beyond the horizon, a small, historic cabin of westward expansion awaits the next visitor.

• only after small

• only after expansion

• The sentence is correct.

• No commas should be in this sentence.

Which rule is comma rule #3?

• Commas are used with coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS) to connect two independent clauses.
• Commas come after introductory words, phrases, or prepositional phrases longer than 5 words.
• Commas are used to separate items in a list or series.
• A comma should come between two adjectives when it replaces a conjunction (FANBOYS).

There is a wool blue jacket on the chair.

• no comma needed

• after 'jacket'

• after 'blue'

• after 'wool'

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2B