Comma Rules

Which sentence uses commas correctly when making a list?

• 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.

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

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.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence uses commas correctly when writing a sentence with an introductory phrase that responds to a question?

• No, I can't play today because my mom told me to clean my room.

• No, I can't play today, because my mom told me to clean my room.

• No I can't play today, because my mom told me to clean my room.

• No I can't play today because my mom, told me to clean my room.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence includes the correct use of commas?

• Everyone has lots of jelly beans cupcakes and cookies.
• Everyone has lots of jelly beans, cupcakes, and cookies.
• Everyone has, lots of jelly, beans cupcakes and cookies.
• Everyone has lots of, jelly beans, cupcakes and cookies.

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

The rule of putting commas after introductory words or phrases is demonstrated in which of the following sentences?

• After, school Earl like to walk to the 5 and Dime.

• After school, Earl liked to walk to the 5 and Dime.

• After school Earl, liked to walk to the 5 and Dime.

• After school Earl like to walk, to the 5 and Dime.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Where should you insert commas correctly when using a transition that is an introductory phrase?

Next wash each vegetable thoroughly.

• Between the words vegetable and thoroughly.

• Between the words Next and wash

• Between the words each and vegetable

• Between the words wash and each

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence does NOT require a comma?

• Yesterday I ran in the park.

• Running is my favorite hobby.

• I went running with my brother neighbor and friend last night.

• I have been running a lot but I'm not sure if I am ready for the marathon.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence has the commas in the correct places when used in dialogue?

• "I am so glad we can use our notes on this quiz," said Frank.

• "I am so glad we can use our notes on this quiz", said Frank.

• "I am so glad we can use our notes on this quiz" said, Frank.

• "I am so glad we can use our notes on this quiz" said Frank.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which are the 2 independent clauses in this sentence?

Sara decided to go to school, but she was still not feeling well.

• Sara decided to go to school but she.

  Was still not feeling well.

• Sara decided to go.

  To school but she was still not feeling well.

• Sara decided to go to school.

  She was still not feeling well.

• Sara decided to go to school but.

  She was still not feeling well.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which sentence has the comma in the correct place?

• I want to visit, Venice Italy.

• I want to visit Venice, Italy.

• I want, to visit Venice Italy.

• I want to, visit Venice Italy.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A