Comma Usage

Identify the introductory element in the following sentence: 'After finishing his homework, John went to bed.'

• finishing his

• John went to bed

• After finishing his homework,

• his homework

Which of the following sentences uses a comma correctly with an appositive? A) My best friend Sarah is coming over. B) My best friend, Sarah, is coming over. C) My best friend, Sarah is coming over.

• A) My best friend Sarah, is coming over.

• C) My best friend, Sarah is coming over.

• B) My best friend Sarah, is coming over.

• B) My best friend, Sarah, is coming over.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

In the sentence 'On the other hand, I prefer tea over coffee.', where should the comma be placed?

• Before 'I'

• After 'prefer'

• After 'tea'

• After 'hand'

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Choose the correct comma usage with an introductory element in the following sentence: 'Before the movie started we bought some popcorn.' A) Before, the movie started we bought some popcorn. B) Before the movie started, we bought some popcorn. C) Before the movie started we, bought some popcorn.

• C) Before the movie started we, bought some popcorn.

• B) Before the movie started, we bought some popcorn.

• A) Before, the movie started we bought some popcorn.

• D) Before the movie started we bought, some popcorn.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following sentences uses a comma correctly with an appositive? A) The famous singer Beyonce performed at the concert. B) The famous singer, Beyonce, performed at the concert. C) The famous singer Beyonce, performed at the concert.

• C) The famous singer, Beyonce performed at the concert.

• B) The famous singer Beyonce, performed at the concert.

• A) The famous singer Beyonce performed, at the concert.

• B) The famous singer, Beyonce, performed at the concert.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Where should the comma be placed in the sentence 'In the morning I like to go for a run.'?

• In the, morning I like to go for a run.

• In, the morning I like to go for a run.

• In the morning, I like to go for a run.

• In the morning I, like to go for a run.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Identify the introductory element in the following sentence: 'After the rain stopped, we went outside to play.'

• We went outside to play

• Stopped

• The rain

• After the rain stopped

Choose the correct comma usage with an introductory element in the following sentence: 'During the summer we always go on vacation.' A) During, the summer we always go on vacation. B) During the summer, we always go on vacation. C) During the summer we, always go on vacation.

• D) During the summer we always go, on vacation.

• B) During the summer, we always go on vacation.

• A) During, the summer we always go on vacation.

• C) During the summer we, always go on vacation.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

In the sentence 'The capital of France, Paris, is known for its beautiful architecture.', where should the comma be placed?

• The capital of France, Paris is known for its beautiful architecture.

• The capital of France, Paris, is known for its beautiful architecture.

• The capital of, France Paris, is known for its beautiful architecture.

• The capital of France, Paris is, known for its beautiful architecture.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following sentences uses a comma correctly with an appositive? A) My dog Max is very playful. B) My dog, Max is very playful. C) My dog Max, is very playful.

• C) My dog Max, is very playful.

• B) My dog, Max is very playful.

• D) My dog, Max, is very playful.

• A) My dog Max is very playful.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A