Comma Rules

Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly. (Hint rule 4)

• Tom will you bring, me the wrench?

• Tom will you, bring me the wrench?

• Tom, will you bring me the wrench?

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

I traveled to Alaska the largest U.S. state for two weeks.

Where should the commas go? (Hint: rule rule 3)

• after Alaska and state

• after Alaska

• after largest and state

• after traveled

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What comma rule does this sentence follow:

I like bears, beets, and Battlestar Galactica. (listing)

• Commas separate items in a series of three or more.

• Commas separate conjunctions within a sentence

• Commas separate adjectives which describe a noun

• Commas separate non-essential information

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

• Yes, I finally finished this presentation.

• Yes I finally, finished this presentation.

• Yes! I finally finished this, presentation.

• Yes; I finally, finished this presentation.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence shows commas separating 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.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Which sentence shows a comma separating an introductory word?

• Yes, I would like more water please.

• Sorry we, do not have enough room.

• Well I hope the problem will be fixed, soon.

• However I am, very good at math

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Where should the comma go?

Fortunately the vehicle worked well.

• vehicle,

• worked,

• Fortunately,

• The sentence does not need commas

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which DATE is written correctly?

• January 4th, 2019

• January, 4th 2019

• January, 4th, 2019

• January 4th 2019

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CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

• After we go, to school, we should play at my house.

• After, we go to school we should play at my house.

• After we go to school, we should play at my house.

• After we go to school we should, play at my house.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Write your own sentence using rule # 2

Rule # 2 Use a comma between two adjectives only when the word and could be inserted in its place.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A