What is an INTERRUPTOR ?

Something that disrupts the flow of the sentence or makes it choppy

Something that makes the sentence run smooth

Something that completely changes the whole sentence.

Something that you absolutely need in a sentence.

What comma rule is NOT being followed? Veteran's Day was on November 11 2022 this year.

Use a comma to separate the day of the month from the year and after the year if the sentence continues.

When a sentence begins with an introductory phrase or transition.

Use a comma between two adjectives (describing words) when the word and can be used in its place.

Use a comma to interrupt direct quotations or before or after a direct quotation.

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

We ask, therefore, that you keep this matter confidential.

We ask; therefore, that you keep this matter confidential.

We ask, therefore; that you keep this matter confidential.

We ask: therefore, that you keep this matter confidential.

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

The order was requested six weeks ago; therefore, I expected the shipment to arrive by now.

The order was requested six weeks ago, therefore. I expected the shipment to arrive by now.

The order was requested: six weeks ago, therefore, I expected the shipment to arrive by now.

The order was requested six weeks ago: therefore, I expected the shipment, to arrive by now.

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

The American flag has three colors: red, white, and blue.

The American flag has three colors; red, white, and blue.

The American flag has three colors: Red, white, and blue.

The American flag has: three colors. Red, white, and blue.

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

She said she loved the book, so I gave it to her.

She said she loved the book; so, I gave it to her.

She said: she loved the book, so I gave it to her.

She said she loved the book: so I gave it to her.

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

The orchestra, excluding the violin section, was not up to par.

The orchestra, excluding the violin section; was not up to par.

The orchestra; excluding the violin section, was not up to par.

The orchestra, excluding the violin section, was: not up to par.

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

The reporter interviewed the following people: the department heads, the members of the faculty council, and a representative group of students.

The reporter interviewed the following people; the department heads, the members of the faculty council, and a representative group of students.

The reporter interviewed the following people. The department heads, the members of the faculty council, and a representative group of students.

The reporter interviewed the following people, the department heads, the members of the faculty council, and a representative group of students.

Which sentence correctly uses commas in a complex sentence?

After dinner, we will go to the movies.

After dinner we will go to the movies.

Analyze the use of commas in the following sentence from literature: "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness."

The commas are used to separate items in a list.

The commas are used incorrectly.

Which sentence correctly uses a comma after an introductory word?

However, she did not agree with the decision.

However she did not agree with the decision.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses commas in a complex sentence with an introductory clause.

Because I was late, the meeting had already started.

Because I was late the meeting had already started.

Which option correctly uses commas with introductory words and phrases?

Yes, I will be attending the conference.

Yes I will be attending the conference.

Select the sentence that correctly applies punctuation rules in writing.

My favorite foods are pizza, hamburgers, and ice cream.

My favorite foods are pizza, hamburgers and ice cream.

Choose the sentence that correctly punctuates dialogue and action.

"I'm not sure," he said, "if I can make it."

"I'm not sure," he said "if I can make it."

Which sentence correctly uses a comma after an introductory phrase?

To get a better grade, she studied all night.

To get a better grade she studied all night.

Identify the correct use of commas in a complex sentence.

If you finish your homework, you can watch TV.

If you finish your homework you can watch TV.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses commas with non-essential information.

My brother, who is a doctor, lives in Boston.

My brother who is a doctor lives in Boston.

Select the sentence that correctly applies punctuation rules in a list.

For breakfast, I had eggs, toast, and orange juice.

For breakfast, I had eggs toast, and orange juice.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a comma with a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence.

She wanted to go to the movie, but she had to finish her homework first.

She wanted to go to the movie but, she had to finish her homework first.

Select the sentence that correctly uses a comma after a transitional phrase.

Therefore, he decided not to go to the party.

Therefore he decided not to go to the party.

When do you use this type of rule: There were punch, cookies, and cake at the party.

When you are trying to do stuff

When separating a quote from a clause

When stating an introductory phrase

Harold is an excellent singer and he can dance all of the latest dance moves.

Insert comma before the conjunction (,and)

Insert comma after the conjunction (and,)

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

Jim is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

Jim, is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Jake, my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.

Jake my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.

Jake my black, and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.

Jake, my black and white cat loves to sleep on the couch next to me.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener and a piece of paper?

Amanda can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?

Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?

Amanda can you please bring me the, pencil, sharpener and a piece of paper?

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

As I rode my bike down the street, I saw my friend riding her scooter.

As, I rode my bike down the street I saw my friend riding her scooter.

As I rode my bike down the street I saw, my friend riding her scooter.

As I rode my bike, down the street, I saw my friend riding her scooter.

Which sentence includes the correct use of commas?

Everyone has lots of jelly beans, cupcakes, and cookies.

Everyone has lots of jelly beans cupcakes and cookies.

Everyone has, lots of jelly, beans cupcakes and cookies.

Everyone has lots of, jelly beans, cupcakes and cookies.

The rule of Putting Commas after Introductory Words or Phrases is demonstrated in which of the following sentences?

After school, Sophie liked to walk to the 5 and Dime.

Many swallows, finches, and robins nested high on the treetops.

Which sentence is capitalized correctly?

The Puritans came to America to establish new settlements.

The puritans came to America to establish New Settlements.

Choose the sentence with the correct capitalization.

A Shining Season was written by William J. Buchanan

A Shining Season was written by William j. Buchanan

Choose the sentence with the correct capitalization

The Titanic was a ship that sank after hitting an ice burg.

The titanic was a Ship that sank after hitting an ice burg.

Choose the sentence with the correct capitalization.

I would love to see the Alaskan wilderness.

I would love to see the alaskan Wilderness.

Which sentence is written correctly?

We went to New York City over the summer.

We went to New York city over the summer.

We went to New York City over the Summer.

Which sentence is written correctly?

"My favorite ice cream," said Samantha, "is chocolate."

"My favorite ice cream," said samantha, "is Chocolate."

"My favorite Ice Cream," Said Samantha, "Is Chocolate."

Which sentence is written correctly?

We took a ferry to see the Statue of Liberty.

We took a ferry to see the statue of Liberty.

We took a Ferry to see the Statue of Liberty.

Which sentence is correct?

When I saw Ava, I waved and said, "Hello."

When I saw ava, i waved and said, "hi."

When i saw ava, I waved and said, "Howdy."

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

COMMAS are used in a sentence to--

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Provide a complete stop

Give excitement or enthusiasm

Provide a pause.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How many items need to be in a SERIES or LIST to use COMMAS?

Zero

One

Two

Three or more

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY: Which of the following is an INTRODUCTORY or TRANSITION PHRASE?

Therefore,

However,

Also,

In addition,

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following dates is using the PROPER needed commas?

On September 11 2021 it had been 20 years since 9/11.

On September 11, 2021 it had been 20 years since 9/11.

On September, 11 2021 it had been 20 years since 9/11.

On September 11, 2021, it had been 20 years since 9/11.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following cities/states is using the PROPER needed commas?

In Sandusky, Ohio travelers can find Cedar Point.

In Sandusky, Ohio, travelers can find Cedar Point.

In ,Sandusky Ohio travelers can find Cedar Point.

In Sandusky Ohio, travelers can find Cedar Point.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences uses commas properly with a LIST or SERIES of THREE OR MORE?

My favorite animals are sea turtles, sea horses and penguins.

My favorite animals are sea turtles sea horses, and, penguins.

My favorite animals are sea turtle sea horses and penguins.

My favorite animals are sea turtles, sea horses, and penguins.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences uses commas properly with a DIRECT QUOTATION?

"Fun Friday is next Friday" she said "I can't wait."

"Fun Friday is next Friday," she said "I can't wait."

"Fun Friday is next Friday," she said, "I can't wait."

",Fun Friday is next Friday," she said ",I can't wait."

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

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Punctuation & Capitalization

COMMAS are used in a sentence to--

How many items need to be in a SERIES or LIST to use COMMAS?

CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY: Which of the following is an INTRODUCTORY or TRANSITION PHRASE?

Which of the following dates is using the PROPER needed commas?

Which of the following cities/states is using the PROPER needed commas?

Which of the following sentences uses commas properly with a LIST or SERIES of THREE OR MORE?

Which of the following sentences uses commas properly with a DIRECT QUOTATION?

What is an INTERRUPTOR?

What comma rule is NOT being followed? Veteran's Day was on November 11 2022 this year.

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

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