Comma Rules

Which sentence shows a comma separating independent clauses (compound sentence)? Hint: FANBOYS (remember the comma)

• We can go to the zoo or we can go to the movie, theater.

• We will go to the restaurant now, for we are very hungry.

• I do not, like biology nor do i like chemistry.

• I like fish, chicken, meat, and turkey.

Which sentence uses a comma to separate the name of a city from the state?

• We are moving to Spokane Washington.

• The hurricanes, hit Tulsa Oklahoma, and Destin Florida.

• I live in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Which sentence does not shows commas separating items in a list?

• Carlos wants to visit Paris, Italy, Germany, and China.

• I like, to go hiking fishing swimming and camping during summer

• My favorite colors are blue, red and pink.

• I have to clean my room, walk the dog and take out the trash.

Which sentence shows a comma separating an incomplete thought from a complete thought?

• Without water the plant will, die.

• When I get home I, am going to brush my teeth.

• She said in five minutes, the building will be closed.

• Until I reach my, goal I will not stop working.

What comma rule is taking place in the sentence below?

The adults talked, laughed, took photographs, and shared memories.

• Use a commas to separate items in a list of three or more.

• Use a comma to separate two independent clauses when they are joined by a FANBOY conjunction.

• Use a comma to separate any word or phrase from the rest of the sentence that is not essential to the sentence’s meaning.

• Use a comma to separate a quotation from the rest of the sentence.

What comma rule is taking place in the sentence below?

The gray, darkening sky caused me to hurry home.

• Use a comma to separate any word or phrase from the rest of the sentence that is not essential to the sentence’s meaning.

• Use a comma to separate a quotation from the rest of the sentence.

• Use a comma to separate a dependent clause (incomplete thought) from an independent clause (complete thought).

• Use a comma to separate the day of the week, the day of the month, and the year.

What comma rule is taking place in the sentence below?

Hector pressed the button, and the engine started up.

• Use a comma to separate the day of the week, the day of the month, and the year.

• Use a comma to separate a name of a town from a country or state.

• Use a comma to separate a dependent clause (incomplete thought) from an independent clause (complete thought).

• Use a comma to separate two independent clauses when they are joined by a FANBOY conjunction.

What comma rule is taking place in the sentence below?

My mom, who makes the best cakes, is baking a cake for my friend's birthday!

• Use a comma to separate two independent clauses when they are joined by a FANBOY conjunction.

• Use a comma to separate any word or phrase from the rest of the sentence that is not essential to the sentence’s meaning.

• Use a commas to separate items in a list of three or more.

• Use a comma to separate a dependent clause (incomplete thought) from an independent clause (complete thought).

What comma rule is taking place in the sentence below?

Ah, nothing tastes as good as a cold lemonade on a hot day!

• Use a comma to separate a dependent clause (incomplete thought) from an independent clause (complete thought).

• Use a comma to separate a quotation from the rest of the sentence.

• Use a comma to separate an introductory element from the rest of the sentence.

• Use a comma to separate a name of a town from a country or state.

Which sentence correctly shows a comma separating added information about the subject?

• My mother that gave birth to me does not like chocolate.

• I am ready for my dad a hard, working man to come home.

• My brother, a 26 year old male, is watching TV.

• Daniel, Garrison a farmer wakes up very early.