Using Commas

When listing items in a series, should you use a comma before the final 'and' or 'or'?

• No

• Yes

• Sometimes

• Never

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

In a date, where should the comma be placed?

• After the month and day, separating them from the year

• After the day and year, separating them from the month

• Before the day and month, separating them from the year

• After the month and day, separating them from the year and day

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

Where should the comma be placed in an address when separating the city and state?

• After the city, before the state

• Before the city, after the state

• Between the city and state

• No comma needed

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

In direct address, where should the comma be placed when calling someone by name?

• Before the name

• After the name

• In the middle of the name

• Nowhere

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

How should a comma be used in a compound sentence with two independent clauses?

• Do not use a comma at all in a compound sentence with two independent clauses.

• Use a comma after the coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence with two independent clauses.

• Use a comma after the subordinating conjunction in a compound sentence with two independent clauses.

• Use a comma before the coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence with two independent clauses.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

What is the purpose of using commas in a series?

• To separate items in a list

• To emphasize the importance of each item

• To add unnecessary punctuation

• To confuse readers

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Give an example of a date written with the correct comma placement.

• Monday, January 1, 2023

• Monday, January 1 2023

• Monday January 1, 2023

• Monday January 1 2023

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

Provide an example of an address with the appropriate comma usage.

• 123 Main Street, Apt 4B, New York, NY 10001

• 123, Main Street, Apt 4B, New York, NY, 10001

• 123 Main Street Apt 4B New York NY 10001

• 123 Main Street, Apt 4B, New York, NY

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

Write a sentence using direct address and include the necessary comma.

• Hey, John how are you doing

• Hey John, how are you doing

• Hey John how are you doing?

• Hey, John, how are you doing?

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Create a compound sentence with two independent clauses and correctly use a comma.

• I went to the store and bought some groceries.

• I went to the store, but I bought some groceries.

• I went to the store, and bought some groceries.

• I went to the store, and I bought some groceries.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E