Comma Rules

COMMAS are used in a sentence to--

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• Provide a complete stop

• Give excitement or enthusiasm

• Provide a pause.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

How many items need to be in a SERIES or LIST to use COMMAS?

• Zero

• One

• Two

• Three or more

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Which of the following is an example of an ADJECTIVE that you could use for the adjective comma rule?

• Springfield Middle School

• Cold-hearted

• Sprinted

• Slowly

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY: Which of the following is an INTRODUCTORY or TRANSITION PHRASE?

• Therefore,

• However,

• Also,

• In addition,

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

True/False: An APPOSITIVE is a word/phrase that provides additional information for a NOUN.

• True

• False

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following dates is using the PROPER needed commas?

• On September 11 2021 it had been 20 years since 9/11.

• On September 11, 2021 it had been 20 years since 9/11.

• On September, 11 2021 it had been 20 years since 9/11.

• On September 11, 2021, it had been 20 years since 9/11.

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CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following cities/states is using the PROPER needed commas?

• In Sandusky, Ohio travelers can find Cedar Point.

• In Sandusky, Ohio, travelers can find Cedar Point.

• In ,Sandusky Ohio travelers can find Cedar Point.

• In Sandusky Ohio, travelers can find Cedar Point.

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CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following sentences uses commas properly with a LIST or SERIES of THREE OR MORE?

• My favorite animals are sea turtles, sea horses and penguins.

• My favorite animals are sea turtles sea horses, and, penguins.

• My favorite animals are sea turtle sea horses and penguins.

• My favorite animals are sea turtles, sea horses, and penguins.

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Which of the following sentences uses commas properly with a DIRECT QUOTATION?

• "Fun Friday is next Friday" she said "I can't wait."

• "Fun Friday is next Friday," she said "I can't wait."

• "Fun Friday is next Friday," she said, "I can't wait."

• ",Fun Friday is next Friday," she said ",I can't wait."

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CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A

What is an INTERRUPTOR?

• Something that makes the sentence run smooth

• Something that disrupts the flow of the sentence or makes it choppy

• Something that completely changes the whole sentence.

• Something that you absolutely need in a sentence.

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CCSS.L.5.1A