Mechanics Lesson 6

Where does the comma go?

Even though I woke up late for school I still made it on time.

• Even though, I woke up late for school I still made it on time.

• Even though I woke up late for school, I still made it on time.

• Even though I woke up late for school I still made it, on time.

• Even though I woke up late, for school I still made it on time.

Choose the sentence with the correct comma usage.

My math class the hardest class I have has a test on Wednesday.

• My math class, the hardest class I have, has a test on Wednesday.

• My math class, the hardest class I have has a test on Wednesday.

• My math class the hardest class I have, has a test on Wednesday.

• My math class the hardest class, I have has a test, on Wednesday.

Where does the comma go?

The sun is out and it is very warm.

• The sun, is out and it is very warm.

• The sun is out and it is, very warm.

• The sun is out and it is very warm.

• The sun is out, and it is very warm.

Choose the correct comma usage.

On the last day of finals you need to bring your Chromebook your charger and your binder.

• On the last day of finals, you need to bring your Chromebook, your charger and your binder.

• On the last day of finals you need to bring your Chromebook your charger, and your binder.

• On the last day of finals you need to bring your Chromebook, your charger, and your binder.

• On the last day of finals you need to bring your, Chromebook your, charger and your binder.

Where does the comma go?

They wanted to win to show everyone they were the best.

• They wanted to win to show everyone, they were the best.

• They wanted, to win to show everyone they were the best.

• They wanted to win, to show everyone they were the best.

• They wanted, to win to show everyone they were the best.

What type of sentence is this?

We can go to the beach, or we can go to the pool.

• Independent clause; independent clause

• Commas to set off a series in a list

• Independent clause, FANBOYS independent clause

Which type of sentence is this?

We had pizza for dinner; it is my favorite food.

• Independent clause; independent clause

• Commas to set off a series in a list

• Independent clause, FANBOYS independent clause

What sentence type is this?

Watermelon, strawberries, and grapes go into my fruit salad.

• Independent clause; independent clause.

• Commas to set off a series in a list.

• Independent clause, FANBOYS independent clause.

What sentence type is this?

The barking dog scared me; I ran back to my house.

• Independent clause; independent clause

• Commas to set off a series in a list

• Independent clause, FANBOYS independent clause

What sentence type is this sentence?

The bell rang, so I went to class.

• Independent clause; independent clause

• Commas to set off items in a series

• Independent clause, FANBOYS independent clause