Punctuation and Capitalization

What is the purpose of using commas in a series?

• To separate items in a series

• To create clarity and avoid confusion

• To indicate the use of conjunctions

• To emphasize the importance of the items

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

(1) We had a winning baseball team this year, with Jake Laura and Sally. (2) We played on Tuesday evenings. (3) First we set out the bases on the diamond. (4) After practice, we put away the bats gloves and batting helmets. (5) Dylan Frannie and Mia are going to join the team next year.

Which statement below is a properly edited version of statement 5?

• A. Dylan Frannie and, Mia are going to join the team next year.

• B. Dylan, Frannie and Mia are going to join the team next year.

• C. Dylan, Frannie, and Mia are going to join the team next year.

• D. Dylan, Frannie, and Mia, are going to join the team next year.

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

The mark is used to separate a list of similar words or phrases.

• comma

• a full stop

• brackets

• exclamation mark

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Which comma rule does this represent?

• Use commas to separate items in a list

• Use commas to introduce quotations.

• Use commas when addressing someone directly

• Use commas between multiple descriptions.

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Add punctuation:

I bought one apple two bananas and three oranges

• I bought one apple, two bananas, and three oranges.

• I bought one apple, two bananas, and three oranges

• I bought one apple two bananas, and three oranges.

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

5. It was a cold, snowy and windy winter day.

• yes

• no

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

What words should the comma follow (come after); more than one answer:

We need a screwdriver a pair of pliers and a hammer and nails for this project.

• screwdriver

• pliers

• hammer

• nails

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

After the concert James and Ramses took a taxi home.

• concert

• James

• Ramses

• James, Ramses

• concert, James, Ramses

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Which sentence demonstrates using commas to separate items in a series? 

• The zoo director had to feed the animals, guide visitors, and keep the grounds safe and clean. 
• We planned a road trip, so we packed lots of snacks. 
• Good morning, please get out a book and read for the first 10 minutes of class. 
• The time of our club meeting, by the way, has changed to 5:00

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

• The zoo director had to feed the animals guide visitors, and keep the grounds safe and clean.

• The zoo, director had to feed the animals, guide visitors and keep the grounds safe and clean.

• The zoo director had to feed the animals, guide visitors, and keep the grounds safe and clean.

• The zoo director had to feed the animals, guide visitors, and keep the grounds, safe and clean.

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A