Commas

How many different comma rules are there?

• 7 rules

• 8 rules

• 9 rules

What is the comma rule used in the sentence below?

He walked down the street, and he turned the corner.

• use a comma after an introductory clause or phrase

• use a comma before coordinating conjunctions

• use a comma between items in a list

What is the comma rule used in the sentence below?

Near the bottom of the stream, the park rangers discovered a gold mine.

• use a comma after an introductory clause or phrase

• use a comma before coordinating conjunctions

• use a comma between items in a list

What is the comma rule used in the sentence below?

We bought apples, oranges, grapes, and bananas at the store.

• use a comma after an introductory clause or phrase

• use a comma before coordinating conjunctions

• use a comma between items in a list

What is the comma rule used in the sentence below?

John, who spent all day fishing, is back at work.

• use a comma to set off direct quotations

• use a comma to set off nonrestrictive clauses

• use a comma to set off a noun or noun phrase

What is the comma rule used in the sentence below?

Mary said, “I don’t like concerts because the music is too loud.”

• use a comma to set off direct quotations

• use a comma to set off nonrestrictive clauses

• use a comma to set off a noun or noun phrase

What is the comma rule used in the sentence below?

The teacher, Mr. Brown, teaches gym.

• use a comma to set off direct quotations

• use a comma to set off nonrestrictive clauses

• use a comma to set off a noun or noun phrase

What is the comma rule used in the sentence below?

I think you went the wrong way, Ethan.

• use a comma to set off nonrestrictive clauses

• use the comma to address the person you are speaking to

• use a comma to set off direct quotations

What is the comma rule used in the sentence below?

On March 16th, 2022, we are in Miss Mordaunt’s classroom.

• use a comma to set off nonrestrictive clauses

• use commas with dates, titles, numbers, and addresses

• use a comma to set off direct quotations

What is the comma rule used in the sentence below?

Sandra Balinsky, MD, is appointed to the school board.

• use a comma to set off nonrestrictive clauses

• use commas with dates, titles, numbers, and addresses

• use a comma to set off direct quotations