Commas with Complex Sentences

The book I am currently reading is called Goblin Secrets which is a fantasy novel.

• ...Goblin Secrets, which...

• ...reading, is...

• No comma needed.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

In years past, I made a list of my favorite albums of the year whereas this year I made a list of favorite books and video games, too.

• ...year, whereas...

• ...books, and...

• No comma needed.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

After I eat lunch I usually brush my teeth.

• ...lunch, I...

• After, I...

• No comma needed.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

I like to read music reviews as I eat my breakfast.

• ...music, reviews...

• ...reviews, as...

• No comma needed.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

I like to update my Goodreads profile whenever I finish a book.

• ...profile, whenever...

• No comma needed.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

I discovered new music when I was younger because a friend made me mixtapes.

• ...music, when...

• ...younger, because...

• No comma needed.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Uncovering the themes of a novel is easier if you use the Signposts.

• ...easier, if...

• No comma needed.

• Uncovering, the...

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

I cheer for the Chicago Bears even if they are struggling.

• ...Chicago Bears, even if...

• I cheer, for...

• No comma needed.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

I have rooted for Chicago sports teams since I was in elementary school in Hamlet, IN.

• ...teams, since...

• No comma needed.

• ...school, in...

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Because they refused to study many students struggled on the Social Studies test on Ancient Egypt.

• ...study, many...

• No comma needed.

• ...test, on...

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A