Commas

Which is NOT a rule for when you need a comma?

• to separate items in a list

• for an interjection

• anytime you take a break in speaking

• to separate two independent clauses

Where do you need a comma(s) in the following sentence? (select all the answers that apply)

Robert bought eggs bread and mayonnaise at the store.

• bought,

• eggs,

• bread,

• mayonnaise,

Where do you need a comma(s) in the following sentence? (select all the answers that apply)

I live in Syracuse UT.

• Syracuse,

• live,

• in,

• No commas is needed

Where do you need a comma in the following sentence? (select all the answers that apply)

Angie hates raspberries and guacamole.

• hates,

• raspberries,

• and,

• No comma is needed

Where do you need a comma in the following sentence? (select all the answers that apply)

Thursday was a hot humid day.

• Thursday,

• hot,

• humid,

• No comma is needed

Where do you need a comma(s) in the following sentence? (select all the answers that apply)

My brother Jonathon will be in town for Thanksgiving.

• brother,

• Jonathon,

• town,

• No comma is needed

Where do you need a comma(s) in the following sentence? (select all the answers that apply)

Send me the file for your essay and I will grade it this weekend.

• file,

• essay,

• it,

• No comma is needed

Where do you need a comma(s) in the following sentence? (select all the answers that apply)

Bobby didn't get his homework done so he can't go to the concert.

• Bobby,

• done,

• go,

• No comma is needed

Where do you need a comma(s) in the following sentence? (select all the answers that apply)

Erica don't touch the dogs cats or rabbits unless you wash your hands.

• Erica,

• dogs,

• cats,

• wash,

Where do you need a comma(s) in the following sentence? (select all the answers that apply)

This Monday Sofia has dance class.

• Monday,

• Sofia,

• dance,

• No commas are needed