Comma Rules 1 - 4

Which sentence shows commas seperating items in a list? 

• Carlos wants to visit Paris, Italy, Germany, and China.
• My favorite colors are blue, red and pink.
• I like, to go hiking fishing swimming and camping during summer
• I have to clean my room, walk the dog and take out the trash.

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CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

CCSS.L.1.2C

Which sentence shows a comma seperating independent clauses (compound sentence)?

• We can go to the zoo or we can go to the movie, theater.
• They like chocolate but they like vanilla better.
• We will go to the restaurant now, for we are very hungry.
• I do not, like biology nor do I like chemistry.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence shows a comma seperating an introductory word?

• However I am very good, at math.
• Unfortunately we do not have, enough time.
• Wait, is there another way?
• Yes I, would like more water please.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Are the commas correct in this sentence?
Well, you started it!

• Yes
• No

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence uses the introductory rule correctly?

• It was raining hard, so I could not go to the movies.

• She was hanging by her life from the top of the buidling when, zoom, Superman flew in on time to save her before she could fall.

• John, you need to be doing your homework.

• Unfortunately, you do not have the skills to be a Jedi and lack the strength to not go into the dark side.

Which sentence is correct?

• Jason went to his football practice for two hours, and, Anna decided to go and watch him play.
• Jason went to his football practice for two hours, and Anna decided to go and watch him play.
• Jason went to his football practice for two hours and, Anna decided to go and watch him play.
• Jason went to his football practice for two hours, and Anna, decided to go and watch him play.

Incorrect or Correct? 
I washed my hands but they are, still dirty.

• Correct
• Incorrect

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

What comma rule does this sentence follow:

I like bears, beets, and Battlestar Galactica.

• Rule that commas separate items in a series of three or more.

• Rule that commas separate conjunctions within a sentence

• Rule that commas separate adjectives which describe a noun

• Rule that commas separate non-essential information

What comma rule does this sentence follow:

I love to take walks on the beach, yet I hate the salty sea water.

• Rule that commas separate items in a series of three or more.

• Rule that commas separate conjunctions within a sentence

• Rule that commas separate adjectives which describe a noun

• Rule that commas separate non-essential information

Michael Jordan enjoys playing basketball hitting golf balls, and watching baseball.

• NO CHANGE 
• Michael Jordan enjoys playing basketball, hitting golf balls, and watching baseball.
• Michael Jordan enjoys playing basketball, hitting golf balls and watching baseball.
• Michael Jordan enjoys playing basketball hitting, golf balls, and watching baseball.