Because of their opposition to institutions that force creatures to live in captivity, some people refuse to go to the zoo.

opposition to institutions, that force creatures to live in captivity,

opposition to institutions, that force creatures to live in captivity

opposition to institutions that force creatures to live in captivity

Which sentence is written correctly?

Wind power is cheaper, cleaner, and renewable.

Wind power is cheaper cleaner and renewable.

Wind power is cheaper, cleaner and renewable.

Wind power is cheaper cleaner, and renewable.

What is the correct edit for this sentence? James the paperboy arrived early this morning

James, the paperboy, arrived early this morning.

James the paperboy arrived early this morning.

James, the paperboy arrived early this morning.

James, the paperboy arrived, early this morning.

What is the correct edit for this sentence? The boy who sits behind me leaves for Alaska tomorrow

The boy who sits behind me leaves for Alaska tomorrow.

The boy, who sits behind me leaves for Alaska tomorrow.

The boy, who sits behind me, leaves for Alaska tomorrow.

The boy who sits behind me, leaves for Alaska tomorrow.

Which of these shows the correct usage of a comma in a sentence?

Richie asked for a dog, cat, and walrus for Christmas.

Richie asked for a dog cat and walrus for Christmas.

Richie asked for, a dog, cat and walrus for Christmas.

Which shows the correct usage of a comma in a sentence?

Jen isn't very funny, but her best friend Pam is hilarious.

Jen isn't very funny but, her best friend Pam is hilarious.

Mr. Morton my English teacher says we have to learn how to use commas. Where should commas be placed in the above sentence?

after Mr. Morton and after teacher

Emilio my next-door neighbor has two daughters a son and a puppy. Commas should follow after which words?

Emillio, neighbor, daughters, son

What is the correct edit for this sentence? The boy who sits behind me leaves for Alaska tomorrow

The boy who sits behind me leaves for Alaska tomorrow.

The boy, who sits behind me leaves for Alaska tomorrow.

The boy, who sits behind me, leaves for Alaska tomorrow.

The boy who sits behind me, leaves for Alaska tomorrow.

What is the correct edit for this sentence? My best friend who moved away last summer visited over spring break

My best friend, who moved away last summer, visited over spring break.

My best friend who moved away last summer visited over spring break.

My best friend, who moved away last summer visited over spring break.

My best friend who moved away last summer, visited over spring break.

ACT Commas

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9th - 12th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which sentences use a comma correctly (two independent clauses + FANBOYS)?

I threw hot water, into the air but it turned, into snow.

I threw hot water into the air but, it turned into snow.

I threw hot water into the air, but it turned into snow.

I threw hot water into the air but it turned into snow.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which sentences use a comma correctly (two independent clauses + FANBOYS)?

I stepped on a Lego, and it hurt.

I, stepped on a Lego and it hurt.

I stepped on a Lego and, it hurt.

I stepped on a, Lego and it hurt.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

After the death of Blackbeard the famous, pirate, piracy disappeared from the coast of the American colonies.

NO CHANGE

Blackbeard, the famous pirate

Blackbeard the famous pirate

Blackbeard, the famous pirate,

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Oil which is lighter than water rises to the surface.

NO CHANGE

Oil, which is lighter than water

Oil which is lighter than water,

Oil, which is lighter than water,

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Some people refuse to go to the zoo, because of pity for creatures that must live in small cages.

NO CHANGE

zoo, because of pity,

zoo because of pity

zoo because of pity,

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Taxicabs that are dirty are illegal in some cities.

NO CHANGE

Taxicabs, that are dirty,

Taxicabs that are dirty,

Taxicabs, that are dirty

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Some people refuse to go to the zoo, because of pity for creatures that must live in small cages.

NO CHANGE

zoo, because of pity,

zoo because of pity

zoo because of pity,

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

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ACT Commas

Which sentences use a comma correctly (two independent clauses + FANBOYS)?

Which sentences use a comma correctly (two independent clauses + FANBOYS)?

After the death of Blackbeard the famous, pirate, piracy disappeared from the coast of the American colonies.

Oil which is lighter than water rises to the surface.

Some people refuse to go to the zoo, because of pity for creatures that must live in small cages.

Taxicabs that are dirty are illegal in some cities.

Some people refuse to go to the zoo, because of pity for creatures that must live in small cages.

Because of their opposition to institutions that force creatures to live in captivity, some people refuse to go to the zoo.

Which sentence is written correctly?

What is the correct edit for this sentence?James the paperboy arrived early this morning

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What is the correct edit for this sentence?
James the paperboy arrived early this morning