Punctuating Complex Sentences

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

John was delighted he got a part in the school play even though it was a small one.

• comma after delighted

• comma after though

• comma after part

• no comma needed

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

Because my pizza had gotten cold I heated it in the microwave.

• comma after Because

• comma after heated

• comma after cold

• no comma needed

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

Although Tommy studied for three hours he still didn't feel prepared for his algebra exam.

• comma after Although

• comma after hours

• comma after studied

• no comma needed

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

Alex forgot to feed the cat because he was playing his favorite game.

• comma after feed

• comma after because

• comma after cat

• no comma needed

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

Since Jamie wanted to hang out with her friends she finished her homework and chores as quickly as possible.

• comma after out

• comma after chores

• comma after friends

• no comma needed

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

Sandy played with her little sister while she was at the park.

• comma after played

• comma after while

• comma after sister

• no comma needed

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

Until you finish your homework you can play your video games.

• comma after Until

• comma after homework

• comma after you

• no comma needed

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

If Jordan wants to be accepted into his college of choice he must raise his GPA to at least a 3.1.

• comma after If

• comma after Jordan

• comma after choice

• no comma needed

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

Alexandra plans to go to the mall to buy a dress for the prom after the school day is over.

• comma after Alexandra

• comma after prom

• comma after after

• no comma needed

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

Because Shaun was shot and killed William feels empty inside.

• comma after killed

• comma after Because

• comma after William

• no comma needed