Lesson 1-2: Commas

Comma rules: You should use a comma when between two adjectives (describing words) when the word AND could be used in its place.

• True

• False

Comma rules: You do NOT need to use a comma to separate the day of the month from the year. (Example: Today is August 26 2021.)

• True

• False

Comma rules: Use a comma when a sentence begins with an introductory word or phrase. (Examples: Well, After the game, Finally,)

• True

• False

Choose the sentence that correctly shows how to use a comma when listing items in a series.

• She likes to go to the movies, and eat a lot of popcorn.

• My aunt has four daughters. Their names are Andrea, Michelle Rebecca, and Monica.

• I am going to brush my teeth, wash my face, and put on my pajamas before I go to sleep.

• Would you like to eat pizza, spaghetti tacos, or chicken nuggets for lunch?

Which has the correct comma placement?

• I was born in Springdale Arkansas.

• I was born in, Springdale, Arkansas.

• I was born in Springdale, Arkansas.

• I was born, in Springdale, Arkansas.

Which has the correct comma placement?

• After dinner, my family usually, watches a movie.
• After dinner my family usually watches a movie.
• After dinner, my family, usually watches a movie.
• After dinner, my family usually watches a movie.

Which has the correct comma placement?

• "I have two dollars," said Joe.

• "I have two, dollars" said Joe.

• "I have two dollars", said Joe.

Which has the correct comma placement?

• Finally, winter has ended.
• Finally winter has, ended.
• Finally winter has ended.
• Finally winter, has ended.

Which has the correct comma placement?

• My cat Fluffy, is white.
• My cat, Fluffy, is white.
• My cat, Fluffy, is, white.
• My cat Fluffy is white.

Which has the correct comma placement?

• Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12 1809.

• Abraham Lincoln was born on February, 12 1809.

• Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809.

• Abraham Lincoln was born on, February 12, 1809.