Grammar Review

Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?

• I enjoy spending time with friends however, there are days I would rather be with my family.

• I enjoy spending time with friends, however there are days I would rather be with my family.

• I enjoy spending time with, friends, however there are days I would rather be with, my family.

• I enjoy spending time with friends; however, there are days I would rather be with my family.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

• Our apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
• Our, apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
• Our apartment walls are very thin, so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
• Our apartment walls are very, thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

• Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do. 
• Since, I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of make-up work to do. 
• Since I was absent, on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do. 
• Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot, of make-up work to do. 

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

• Jim is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
• Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
• Jim, is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
• Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 

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CCSS.L.7.2A

Which of the following options uses proper punctuation?

• The blond-haired boy loved the beach--until he was stung by a jellyfish.
• The blond--haired boy loved the beach until he was stung by a jelly-fish.
• The blond haired boy loved the beach--until he was stung--by a jellyfish.
• The blond-haired boy loved the beach--until--he was stung by a jellyfish.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following is a SIMPLE sentence (one INDEPENDENT clause)?

• Dani lost her backpack, so Olivia lent her money.
• Jonah's pet snail saved the world when he transformed into a superhero.
• Zoe planned her Halloween costume.
• Rocco gave out candy while his sister trick-or-treated.

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CCSS.L.7.1B

Which of the following is a DEPENDENT clause?

• After school.
• Before I start my homework.
• Lucy chased a squirrel through the park.
• Through the park.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which of the following a COMPOUND sentence (two INDEPENDENT CLAUSES joined appropriately)?

• A spider scared Mr. Bowe; he couldn't sleep at night.
• Mrs. Muldoon writes children's books under the name J.K. Rowling.
• Ms. Haynes set the world record for most potato chips eaten in a minute.
• Mr. Brison dressed up as Cookie Monster for his son's birthday.

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CCSS.L.7.1B

Which of the following is a DEPENDENT clause?

• While I watched the Eagles.
• I finished my nerdinary.
• I got off punishment.
• In record time.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

Which of the following is a COMPLEX sentence (one INDEPENDENT clause and one DEPENDENT clause)?

• TJ laughed at Taylor's antics.
• Lior traveled to Israel; she met distant family.
• Nate threw a Halloween party after school.
• Dillon threw a perfect spiral after Marvin snapped him the ball.

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CCSS.L.7.1B