Commas and FANBOYS

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English
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8th - 12th Grade
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Medium
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Barbara Marshall
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20 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Does this sentence need a comma? Pick the sentence that is grammatically correct.
My dog and I had to go to the airport last week _,__ for my sister’s flight.
My dog and I had to go to the airport last week for my sister’s flight.
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CCSS.L.8.2A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Does this sentence need a comma? Pick the sentence that is grammatically correct.
There was much excitement _,__ for a military plane was arriving.
There was much excitement for a military plane was arriving.
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CCSS.L.8.2A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Does this sentence need a comma? Pick the sentence that is grammatically correct.
Everyone cheered for the returning soldiers _,_ and some people cried.
Everyone cheered for the returning soldiers and some people cried.
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CCSS.L.8.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Does this sentence need a comma? Pick the sentence that is grammatically correct.
Everyone wore bright red _,_ and sparkly blue hats.
Everyone wore bright red and sparkly blue hats.
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CCSS.L.8.2A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Does this sentence need a comma? Pick the sentence that is grammatically correct.
The soldiers looked neither left _,_ nor right.
The soldiers looked neither left nor right.
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CCSS.L.8.2A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Does this sentence need a comma? Pick the sentence that is grammatically correct.
They didn’t want attention_,__ nor did they want applause.
They didn’t want attention nor did they want applause.
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CCSS.L.8.2A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Does this sentence need a comma? Pick the sentence that is grammatically correct.
The soldiers looked happy_,_ but so tired.
The soldiers looked happy but so tired.
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CCSS.L.8.2A
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