Commas Practice

Which sentence has the comma(s) in the correct spot?

• Seabiscuit Ghostzapper and Odor in the Court are just a few of the stranger names in the history of racehorses.

• Seabiscuit, Ghostzapper and Odor in the Court are just a few of the stranger names in the history of racehorses.

• Seabiscuit, Ghostzapper, and Odor in the Court are just a few of the stranger names in the history of racehorses.

• Seabiscuit Ghostzapper and Odor in the Court are, just a few, of the stranger names in the history of racehorses.

Which sentence has the comma(s) in the correct spot?

• In 2013, Nelson Mandela, freedom fighter and former South African president, died at the age of 95 at his home in Johannesburg, South Africa.

• In 2013, Nelson Mandela, freedom fighter and former South African president, died at the age of 95 at his home in Johannesburg South Africa.

• In 2013 Nelson Mandela, freedom fighter and former South African president, died at the age of 95 at his home in Johannesburg South Africa.

• In 2013 Nelson Mandela freedom fighter and former South African president died at the age of 95 at his home in Johannesburg South Africa.

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CCSS.L.7.1C

CCSS.L.7.2B

Which sentence has the comma(s) in the correct spot?

• On September 30 1964 the United States' first massive anti-Vietnam War demonstration took place at the University of California, Berkley.

• On September, 30, 1964, the United States' first massive anti-Vietnam War demonstration took place at the University of California, Berkley.

• On September 30, 1964, the United States' first massive anti-Vietnam War demonstration took place at the University of California, Berkley.

• On September 30 1964, the United States' first massive anti-Vietnam War demonstration took place at the University of California, Berkley.

Which sentence has the comma(s) in the correct spot?

• Malala Yousafzai has been blogging about women's education since she was 11 years old, and she received Pakistan's National Youth Peace Prize in 2011.

• Malala Yousafzai has been blogging about women's education since she was 11 years old and she received Pakistan's National Youth Peace Prize, in 2 011.

• Malala Yousafzai has been blogging, about women's education since she was 11 years old and she received Pakistan's National Youth Peace Prize in 2011.

• Malala Yousafzai, has been blogging about women's education since she was 11 years old and she received Pakistan's National Youth Peace Prize in 2011.

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CCSS.L.7.3A

Which sentence has the comma(s) in the correct spot?

• If Kim is named a finalist in the bake-off she'll win a trip to Nashville and a chance at the million-dollar prize.

• If Kim is named a finalist in the bake-off, she'll win a trip to Nashville and a chance at the million-dollar prize.

• If Kim is named a finalist in the bake-off, she'll win a trip to Nashville, and a chance at the million-dollar price.

• If Kim is, named a finalist, in the bake-off she'll win a trip to Nashville and a chance at the million-dollar price.

Which sentence has the comma(s) in the correct spot?

• After Hurricane Sandy struck Liberty Island, the world-famous Statue of Liberty took over eight months to reopen for visitors.

• After Hurricane Sandy struck Liberty Island, the world-famous Statue of Liberty, took over eight months to reopen for visitors.

• After Hurricane Sandy, struck Liberty Island the world-famous Statue of Liberty took over eight months to reopen for visitors.

• After Hurricane Sandy struck Liberty Island, the world-famous Statue of Liberty, took over eight months to reopen for visitors.

Which sentence has the comma(s) in the correct spot?

• No Benjamin Franklin, was never President of the United States.

• No, Benjamin Franklin was never President of the United States.

• No, Benjamin Franklin, was never President of the United States.

• No Benjamin Franklin was never, President of the United States.

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CCSS.L.7.2B

Which sentence has the comma(s) in the correct spot?

• A sinkhole, however is not the same thing as a landslide.

• A sinkhole, however is not the same, thing as a landslide.

• A sinkhole, however, is not the same thing as a landslide.

• A sinkhole, however is not the same thing, as a landslide.

Which sentence has the comma(s) in the correct spot?

• In Mark's defense, Coach Long, I have to point out that he did have three assists in the last game.

• In Mark's defense, Coach Long I have to point out that he did have three assists in the last game.

• In Mark's defense Coach Long, I have to point out that he did have three assists in the last game.

• In Mark's defense Coach Long I have to point out, that he did, have three assists in the last game.

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CCSS.L.7.2B

Which sentence has the comma(s) in the correct spot?

• Other people however may have a different point of view to offer.

• Other people, however, may have a different point of view to offer.

• Other people however may, have a different point of view, to offer.

• Other people, however may have a different point of view to offer.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.2A

CCSS.L.7.2B