Commas for Clarity

Where does the comma go in this sentence?

Jerry had three blue pens for class.

• Comma between three and blue.

• Commas between blue and pens.

• Comma after Jerry.

• No comma needed.

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This sentence is punctuated correct. True or false?

Benjamin had seven hard, crusty sandwiches.

• True

• False

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Where should the comma go in the sentence below?

From the first floor of her house she could see the rabbit in the yard.

• After house

• After floor

• After see

• After from

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

Where should the comma go in the sentence below?

The roller coaster was stuck upside down and he fainted.

• After and

• After down

• After coaster

• No comma needed.

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Which sentence is correct?

• I loved watching, Gossip Girl, but now it's over.

• Tacos, my favorite food is eaten once a week.

• My favorite show is, anything on Food Network.

• I had my least favorite food, peas, once in my life.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

Which sentence is correct?

• My neighbor, Harry is really loud.

• My neighbor Sarah is always home.

• My neighbors, are the worst.

• My neighbor, April, always bakes fresh bread.

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Which version of the sentence is correct?

• Andrew, is my favorite student.

• Andrew, a fifth grade student is my favorite.

• Andrew, a fifth grade student, is my favorite.

• Andrew a fifth grade student is my favorite.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

This sentence is correct: true or false?

My cat Sassy needs to lose weight.

• True

• False

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.4

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• Since 1987, scientists have been suggesting we switch to cleaner fuel.

• Since 1987 scientists have been suggesting we switch to cleaner fuel sources.

• Since 1987 scientists have been suggesting we switch to cleaner, fuel sources.

• Since 1987 scientists have been, suggesting we switch to cleaner fuel sources.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

Which is the correct use of a comma

with a coordinating conjunction?

• Reginald had a bad habit of being late for work so, the company fired him and hired the new guy.

• Reginald had a bad habit of being late for work so the company fired him and hired the new guy.

• Reginald had a bad habit of being late for work, so, the company fired him and hired the new guy.

• Reginald had a bad habit of being late for work, so the company fired him and hired the new guy.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2