Using Commas

Commas, generally, go before what part of speech?

• Prepositions

• Adjectives

• Conjunctions

• Verbs

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence uses a comma correctly?

• I went running and, I saw a bear!

• I went running, and I saw a bear!

• I, went running and I saw a bear!

• I went running and I saw, a bear!

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence is correct?

• I love to eat; therefore, I love the winter holidays.

• I love to eat, therefore I love the winter holidays.

• I love to eat; therefore I love the winter holidays.

• I love to eat; therefore, I love, the winter holidays.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which of the following is correctly punctuated?

• Paul, while she may be smart; did not do well on the SATs .

• Paul while she may be smart did not do well on the SATs.

• Paul, while she may be smart, did not do well on the SATs.

• Paul while she may be smart, did not do well on the SATs.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following is NOT punctuated correctly?

• Lou loves pie; he doesn't like it with ice cream, however.

• Lou loves pie, he doesn't however; like it with ice cream.

• Lou loves pie; however, he doesn't like it with ice cream.

• Lou loves pie; he, however, does not like it with ice cream.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which is correct?

• Jane jumped on the bed because she had too much candy.

• Jane jumped on the bed because, she had too much candy.

• Jane jumped on the bed because she had too much, candy.

• Jane, jumped on the bed, because she had too much candy.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Is this sentence correct with regard to the commas?

Carl Sagan's speech on nuclear weapons was an eye-opening, frightening, speech.

• yes

• no

Answer explanation

The comma between eye-opening and frightening is correct. However, there shouldn't be a comma between the adjective (frightening) and the item it describes (speech).

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Is this sentence correct with regard to the commas?

Many people believe that nuclear weapons are a dangerous, world-wide threat.

• yes

• no

Answer explanation

The word threat is described with two adjectives: dangerous and world-wide. They have a comma between them which is correct.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Is this sentence correct with regard to the commas?

Reducing dangerous weapons worldwide is our responsibility.

• yes

• no

Answer explanation

Dangerous describes worldwide and doesn't have to jump any words so it doesn't need a comma.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Is this sentence correct with regard to the commas?

From the Civil War to present day, the weapons of mass destruction have become more powerful and deadly.

• yes

• no

Answer explanation

When using the word 'and' to show two descriptions, a comma is not necessary. This sentence is correct.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A