Comma Rules

Which sentence shows commas seperating items in a list? 

• Carlos wants to visit Paris, Italy, Germany, and China.
• My favorite colors are blue, red and pink.
• I like, to go hiking fishing swimming and camping during summer
• I have to clean my room, walk the dog and take out the trash.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Which sentence shows commas seperating items in a list?

• The tree, is very tall old and green.
• I need to visit my mother, wash my car, and buy six stamps.
• Joe likes to drink Coke, Pepsi and tea.
• Mark's favorite shoes are, Nike Brooks and Asics.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Which sentence shows a comma seperating independent clauses (compound sentence)?

• 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.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence shows a comma seperating independent clauses (compound sentence)?

• Jack does not like math nor does, Sue.
• They will go to the, store now for they need school supplies.
• Dan can go to the park or, he can go to the mall.
• James wants to leave now, yet we must wait for his little brother.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which sentence shows a comma seperating an incoplete thought from a complete thought?

• Without water the plant will, die.
• In five minutes, the building will be closed.
• When I get home I, am going to brush my teeth.
• Until I reach my, goal I will not stop working.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence shows a comma seperating an incoplete thought from a complete thought?

• If I get a new job I will be very, happy.
• Because she is only twelve she, is not old enough to drive.
• To become an astronaut, it takes much hard work and determination.
• When I get, older I will be able to drive.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence shows a comma seperating extra information about the subject?

• My mother, on the other hand, does not like chocolate.
• My brother a 26, year old male is watching TV.
• I am ready for my dad a hard, working man to come home.
• Daniel, Garrison a farmer wakes up very early.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2B

Which sentence shows a comma seperating extra information about the subject?

• The car a 1967 ford mustang, is very fast.
• When school ends today at 3:15 p.m. we, will play soccer.
• Gold watches for example, are going on sale today.
• Tanner, my teacher, is wearing a gray shirt.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2B

Which sentence shows a comma seperating extra information about the subject?

• John, my friend is sitting on that chair.
• My favorite color, navy blue, is very popular.
• My brother on the other hand, does not like milk.
• My car a 2008, Honda Accord is very fast.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2B

Which sentence shows a comma seperating 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.
• He said, "We need to lower taxes!"
• "If I don't wake up in time" he whispered, "I will be in trouble."

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C