Commas with Subordinating Conjunctions

Which of the following sentences uses a comma correctly with the subordinating conjunction 'although'? a) Although I was tired I stayed up late. b) Although I was tired, I stayed up late. c) Although I was tired I stayed up late, because I had to finish my homework. d) Although I was tired I stayed up late because I had to finish my homework.

• a) Although I was tired I stayed up late.

• c) Although I was tired I stayed up late, because I had to finish my homework.

• d) Although I was tired I stayed up late because I had to finish my homework..

• b) Although I was tired, I stayed up late.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Choose the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of a comma with the subordinating conjunction 'because'. a) I couldn't go to the party because I had to study for my exam. b) I couldn't go to the party, because I had to study for my exam. c) I couldn't go to the party because, I had to study for my exam. d) I couldn't go to the party, because, I had to study for my exam.

• b

• c

• d

• a

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following sentences uses a comma correctly with the subordinating conjunction 'since'? a) Since I finished my work I can go to the movies. b) Since I finished my work, I can go to the movies. c) Since I finished my work I can go to the movies, but I need to be back by 9 PM. d) Since I finished my work I can go to the movies but I need to be back by 9 PM.

• b) Since I finished my work, I can go to the movies.

• d) Since I finished my work I can go to the movies but I need to be back by 9 PM.

• c) Since I finished my work I can go to the movies, but I need to be back by 9 PM.

• a) Since I finished my work I can go to the movies.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Choose the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of a comma with the subordinating conjunction 'when'. a) I will call you when I reach home. b) I will call you, when I reach home. c) I will call you when, I reach home. d) I will call you, when, I reach home.

• a) I will call you when I reach home.

• d) I will call you, when, I reach home.

• c) I will call you when, I reach home.

• b) I will call you, when I reach home.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following sentences uses a comma correctly with the subordinating conjunction 'while'? a) While I was cooking dinner I listened to music. b) While I was cooking dinner, I listened to music. c) While I was cooking dinner I listened to music, and then I watched TV. d) While I was cooking dinner I listened to music and then I watched TV.

• a) While I was cooking dinner I listened to music.

• c) While I was cooking dinner I listened to music, and then I watched TV.

• d) While I was cooking dinner I listened to music and then I watched TV..

• b) While I was cooking dinner, I listened to music.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Choose the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of a comma with the subordinating conjunction 'although'. a) Although it was raining I forgot my umbrella. b) Although it was raining, I forgot my umbrella. c) Although it was raining I forgot my umbrella, so I got wet. d) Although it was raining I forgot my umbrella so I got wet.

• d) Although it was raining I forgot my umbrella so I got wet.

• c) Although it was raining I forgot my umbrella, so I got wet.

• b) Although it was raining, I forgot my umbrella.

• a) Although it was raining I forgot my umbrella.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following sentences uses a comma correctly with the subordinating conjunction 'because'? a) I couldn't go to the party because I had to work. b) I couldn't go to the party, because I had to work. c) I couldn't go to the party because, I had to work. d) I couldn't go to the party, because, I had to work.

• a

• b

• d

• c

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Choose the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of a comma with the subordinating conjunction 'since'. a) Since I finished my homework I can play video games. b) Since I finished my homework, I can play video games. c) Since I finished my homework I can play video games, but I need to finish my chores first. d) Since I finished my homework I can play video games but I need to finish my chores first.

• b) Since I finished my homework, I can play video games.

• d) Since I finished my homework I can play video games but I need to finish my chores first..

• c) Since I finished my homework I can play video games, but I need to finish my chores first.

• a) Since I finished my homework I can play video games.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following sentences uses a comma correctly with the subordinating conjunction 'when'? a) I will call you when I am ready. b) I will call you, when I am ready. c) I will call you when, I am ready. d) I will call you, when, I am ready.

• d) I will call you, when, I am ready.

• a) I will call you when I am ready.

• c) I will call you when, I am ready.

• b) I will call you, when I am ready.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Choose the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of a comma with the subordinating conjunction 'while'. a) While I was studying I took short breaks. b) While I was studying, I took short breaks. c) While I was studying I took short breaks, and then I went for a walk. d) While I was studying I took short breaks and then I went for a walk.

• b) While I was studying, I took short breaks.

• d) While I was studying I took short breaks and then I went for a walk.

• c) While I was studying I took short breaks, and then I went for a walk.

• a) While I was studying I took short breaks.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A