Read the following: The players who are wearing the red uniforms are winning the game. Which answer choice correctly identifies the correct clause with the proper explanation?

restrictive clause: If we take out the clause, we won't know which players are winning the game. The information is essential.

nonrestrictive clause: If we take out the clause, the original intent of the sentence doesn't change. The information is non essential.

Mrs. Wilma Smith my math teacher is giving us a pizza party tomorrow.

Mrs. Wilma Smith, my math teacher, is giving us a pizza party tomorrow.

Mrs. Wilma Smith my math teacher is giving us a pizza party tomorrow.

Mrs. Wilma Smith my math teacher is giving us a pizza party, tomorrow.

Mrs. Wilma Smith my math teacher, is giving us a pizza party tomorrow.

Does the sentence below require a comma before the coordinating conjunction? The ballerina was slender and strong.

No, there should not be a comma because only one of the clauses is independent (can stand by itself).

Yes, there should be a comma before "and" because there's always a comma before a conjunction.

Yes, there should be a comma, because you might as well use as many commas as possible.

No, there should not be a comma because FANBOYS.

A word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause

A person, place, thing, or idea

2 or more words that do not contain subject + verb

Which is the correct use of a comma with a coordinating conjunction?

Reginald had a bad habit of being late for work, so the company fired him and hired the new guy.

Reginald had a bad habit of being late for work so the company fired him and hired the new guy.

Reginald had a bad habit of being late for work so, the company fired him and hired the new guy.

Reginald had a bad habit of being late for work, so, the company fired him and hired the new guy.

Which is the correct use of a comma with a coordinating conjunction?

I am planning a trip to Europe, and my parents will be vacationing in the Caribbean this summer.

I am planning a trip to Europe and my parents will be vacationing in the Caribbean this summer.

I am planning a trip to Europe, and, my parents will be vacationing in the Caribbean this summer.

I am planning a trip to Europe and, my parents will be vacationing in the Caribbean this summer.

Which is the correct use of a comma with a coordinating conjunction?

She really is a beautiful girl, but nobody likes a compulsive liar.

She really is a beautiful girl but nobody likes a compulsive liar.

She really is a beautiful girl but, nobody likes a compulsive liar.

She really is a beautiful girl, but, nobody likes a compulsive liar.

Which is the correct use of a comma with a coordinating conjunction?

Reginald had a bad habit of being late for work, so the company fired him and hired the new guy.

Reginald had a bad habit of being late for work so the company fired him and hired the new guy.

Reginald had a bad habit of being late for work so, the company fired him and hired the new guy.

Reginald had a bad habit of being late for work, so, the company fired him and hired the new guy.

Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

Mandela's group could remain quiet, or the government would put them in prison.

Mandela's group could remain quiet, or disagree loudly with the government.

Mandela's group could remain quiet or the government would put them in prison.

Mandela's group could remain quiet and the government would put them in prison.

Which sentences are grammatically correct?

Residents of the Greek island of Ikaria live longer, healthier lives than most humans. Scientists want to know why.

Residents of the Greek island of Ikaria live longer, healthier lives than most humans, and scientists want to know why.

Residents of the Greek island of Ikaria live longer, healthier lives than most humans, or scientists want to know why.

Residents of the Greek island of Ikaria live longer, healthier lives than most humans, scientists want to know why.

Comma Review

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English

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6th - 8th Grade

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Medium

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CCSS

L.6.2A, L.4.2C, L.1.2C

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Michelle Flores

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which sentence is organized using commas correctly?

Do you like art, music, or gym the best?

Do you like art music, or gym the best?

Do you like, art, music or gym the best?

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which sentence is organized using commas correctly?

I need more pencils, paper, and erasers.

I need, more pencils paper and erasers.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Do not run, jump, or skip, in the hall.

Do not run, jump or skip in the hall.

Do not run, jump, or skip in the hall.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

We decided to eat at Olive Garden my favorite restaurant.

We decided to eat at, Olive Garden, my favorite restaurant.

We decided to eat at Olive Garden, my favorite restaurant.

We decided, to eat, at Olive Garden my favorite restaurant.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

The chair, that matches my couch, is the one I want.

The chair that matches my couch, is the one I want.

The chair that matches my couch is the one I want.

The chair, that matches, my couch is the one I want.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Add commas to the sentence:
The California Mission built between 1781 and 1797 was damaged in last year's earthquake.

The California Mission, built between 1781 and 1797 was damaged, in last year's earthquake.

The California Mission built, between 1781 and 1797, was damaged in last year's earthquake.

The California Mission built between 1781 and 1797, was damaged in last year's earthquake.

The California Mission, built between 1781 and 1797, was damaged in last year's earthquake.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Nonrestrictive clauses needs commas.

True

False

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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Which sentence is organized using commas correctly?

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Add commas to the sentence: The California Mission built between 1781 and 1797 was damaged in last year's earthquake.

Nonrestrictive clauses needs commas.

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Mrs. Wilma Smith my math teacher is giving us a pizza party tomorrow.

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grapefruit.