Be a truth finder!

Can you spot the lie?

• Mrs. Pierce's students, of course, should know how to use commas correctly.

• Obviously, this sentence is written correctly.

• Not so obviously this sentence is written incorrectly.

• Whatever happens, you know that you can just use commas like sprinkles.

Spot the lie.

• This sentence is written, correctly.

• The way to know if you are using commas correctly is if it sounds right.

• Eighth graders should know how to use commas in their writing.

• Using commas correctly is easy if you follow the rules.

• I

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which statement is true?

• Always use a comma before a dependent clause.

• A comma follows a dependent clause when an independent clause is next.

• Every sentence of more than eight words must contain a comma somewhere.

• You must always set off appositives with commas.

• A

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which is true?

• You may join two independent clauses with only a comma.

• You may join two independent clauses with a comma and a coordinating conjunction.

• You can join two dependent clauses with a comma and a coordinating conjunction.

• It doesn't matter where you put commas, as long as it sounds right when you read it out loud.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Can you spot the sentence that is NOT true?

• While commas are important, it is no big deal if you sprinkle them around in your writing.

• Since communication is important, you must learn to use commas correctly.

• My teacher taught us that commas are just sprinkles.

• Well, a comma can go just about anywhere.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

• While I was eating, the doorbell rang.

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• Because her alarm clock was broken she was late for class.

• You ought to see a doctor, if you are ill.

• When the snow stops falling we'll shovel the driveway

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which sentence is a comma splice?

• She ate all her cheerios, her mother patted her on the head.

• She ate all her cheerios, so her mother patted her on the head.

• Because she ate all her cheerios, her mother patted her on the head.

• Her mother patted her on the head because she ate all her cheerios.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

• The book, that I borrowed form you, is excellent.

• The author, by the way, is one of my favorites.

• The apples, that fell out of the basket, are bruised.

• She answered me, without looking up from her book.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

• She earned a blue ribbon, and a pink one.

• He lost his wallet, and his keys.

• She is a difficult, stubborn, child.

• She is a difficult, stubborn child.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which statement is true?

• This sentence is missing a comma somewhere.

• This sentence, is written correctly.

• This sentence, though, is written correctly.

• Mrs. Pierce has never taught us anything about using commas correctly.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A