Meet the Comma, Punctuation and Grammar (1st)

What is the main role of a comma in a sentence?

• To indicate a question

• To replace a period

• To separate sentence elements

• To end a sentence

Which of the following is an example of using commas in a list?

• I like apples; oranges; bananas.

• I like apples oranges bananas.

• I like apples, oranges, and bananas.

• I like apples and oranges.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.2A

How are commas used in dates?

• To separate the day and month

• To separate the month and year

• To separate the day and year

• To separate the year and time

What is one function of a comma at the beginning of a sentence?

• To end the sentence

• To set off introductory elements

• To indicate a pause

• To replace a conjunction

Tags

CCSS.L.7.2B

Which of the following is NOT a function of a comma?

• Separating clauses

• Ending a sentence

• Separating items in a list

• Separating dates

Can a comma be used at the end of a sentence?

• Yes, always

• Only in exclamations

• No, never

• Only in questions

What must be present for a comma to be used correctly?

• A conjunction

• Elements on both sides

• A question mark

• A period

Tags

CCSS.L.7.2A

CCSS.L.7.2B

Which sentence correctly uses a comma?

• I want to go swimming; and then sailing.

• I want to go swimming and then sailing.

• I want to go swimming, and then sailing.

• I want to go swimming,

What is a common mistake when using commas?

• Using them to separate items in a list

• Using them to separate dates

• Using them to end a sentence

• Using them to separate clauses

What is the most important thing to remember about commas?

• They separate sentence elements

• They replace periods

• They can end sentences

• They are optional