What is the reason for the following comma? She pointed suddenly at me , and everyone looked at me accusingly.

separates parts of a compound sentence

Separates a dependent from an independent clause

What is the reason for the following comma? The shy , quiet girl rarely spoke to anyone.

Separates and introductory word

What is the reason for the following comma? If the storm passes , we will go to the beach .

separates an introductory clause

separates two independent clauses (compound sentence)

Separates and introductory word

What is the reason for the following commas? Albert Einstien , the famous scientist , was born on March 14.

Separates an introductory phrase

What is the reason for the following commas? The Kennedy Space Center , which is in Florida , employs thousands.

Separates an interrupting phrase

separates an introductory phrase

What is the reason for the following comma? Jim is on the football team , and is a member of the drama club.

separates parts of a compound sentence

Separates an introductory phrase

Which has the correct comma placement?

I was born in Springdale, Arkansas.

I was born in Springdale Arkansas.

I was born in, Springdale, Arkansas.

I was born, in Springdale, Arkansas.

Which has the correct comma placement?

On February 22, 2017, Jack and Diane got married.

On February 22, 2017 Jack and Diane got married.

On February, 22, 2017, Jack and Diane got married.

On February 22 2017, Jack and Diane got married.

Which is the correctly written appositive?

Harold, a gifted tennis player, won four national tennis championships.

Harold a gifted tennis player won four national tennis championships.

Harold, won four championships, and Harold is a gifted tennis play.

Harold a gifted tennis player, won four national tennis championships.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Is this sentence punctuated correctly?
"I was thinking, Mandy, that we have not had pie for a while."

Yes

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these sentences is punctuated correctly.

Tell me Lillian about Columbus's first voyage.

After the party Miguel I need a ride home.

Mother, may I go to Emily's house after school?

Freddy what time is the party Friday?

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Is this list punctuated correctly? "At the store, I need you to pick up cabbage, potatoes, eggs and ham."

Yes

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

I went to the store and bought apples, oranges and bananas.

I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and, bananas.

I went to the store, and bought apples oranges and bananas.

I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Jake, my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.

Jake my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.

Jake my black, and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.

Jake, my black and white cat loves to sleep on the couch next to me.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

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Comma review

Is this sentence punctuated correctly?
"I was thinking, Mandy, that we have not had pie for a while."

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Which of these sentences is punctuated correctly.

Is this list punctuated correctly? "At the store, I need you to pick up cabbage, potatoes, eggs and ham."

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

After leaving the Capitol _______ Senator Dubitsky returned to her office to work on a speech, answer some letters, and meet with her staff.

After leaving _________ the people on the new committee went down to the coffee shop for a short spirited discussion of next week's agenda.

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Comma review

Is this sentence punctuated correctly? "I was thinking, Mandy, that we have not had pie for a while."

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Which of these sentences is punctuated correctly.

Is this list punctuated correctly? "At the store, I need you to pick up cabbage, potatoes, eggs and ham."

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

After leaving the Capitol _______ Senator Dubitsky returned to her office to work on a speech, answer some letters, and meet with her staff.

After leaving _________ the people on the new committee went down to the coffee shop for a short spirited discussion of next week's agenda.

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Is this sentence punctuated correctly?
"I was thinking, Mandy, that we have not had pie for a while."