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Fix the punctuation or capitalization errors using SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION rules

Since many students had a wrong hypothesis we discussed the experiment in depth.

• Since many students had a wrong hypothesis we discussed, the experiment in depth.

• Since, many students had a wrong hypothesis we discussed the experiment in depth.

• Since many students had a wrong hypothesis, we discussed the experiment in depth.

• Since many students had a wrong hypothesis we discussed the experiment in depth.

Answer explanation

When you start a sentence with a SWABI, put a comma after the first complete thought!

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

Fix the punctuation or capitalization errors using SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION rules

When Alex is done with a book she records it on her reading chart.

• When Alex is done with a book, she records it on her reading chart.

• When Alex is done with a book she records it on her reading chart.

• When, Alex is done with a book she records it on her reading chart.

• When Alex is done, with a book she records it on her reading chart.

Answer explanation

When you start a sentence with a SWABI, put a comma after the first complete thought!

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

Fix the punctuation or capitalization errors using SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION rules

Because Maddox is a sensible person he thinks before he acts.

• Because Maddox is a sensible person, he thinks before he acts.

• Because Maddox is a sensible person he thinks before he acts.

• Because Maddox is a sensible, person he thinks before he acts.

• Because, Maddox is a sensible person he thinks before he acts.

Answer explanation

When you start a sentence with a SWABI, put a comma after the first complete thought!

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

Fix the punctuation or capitalization errors using SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION rules

If Brianna wants to be successful in swimming she must practice every day.

• If, Brianna wants to be successful in swimming she must practice every day.

• If Brianna wants, to be successful in swimming she must practice every day.

• If Brianna wants to be successful, in swimming she must practice every day.

• If Brianna wants to be successful in swimming, she must practice every day.

Answer explanation

When you start a sentence with a SWABI, put a comma after the first complete thought!

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

Fix the punctuation or capitalization errors using SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION rules

Jose didn’t make a sensible eating choice, when he chose to eat three whole pizza pies for dinner.

• Jose didn’t make a sensible eating choice when, he chose to eat three whole pizza pies for dinner.

• Jose didn’t make a sensible eating choice when he chose to eat three whole pizza pies for dinner.

• Jose, didn’t make a sensible eating choice when he chose to eat three whole pizza pies for dinner.

• Jose didn’t make a sensible eating choice, when he chose to eat three whole pizza pies for dinner.

Answer explanation

When you use a SWABI in the middle of a sentence, you do NOT need a comma!

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

Fix the punctuation or capitalization errors using SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION rules

I practiced really hard because I wanted to win the Tennis tournament.

• I practiced really hard, because I wanted to win the Tennis tournament.

• I practiced really hard, because, I wanted to win the Tennis tournament.

• I practiced really hard because I wanted to win the Tennis tournament.

• I practiced, really hard, because I wanted to win the Tennis tournament.

Answer explanation

When you use a SWABI in the middle of a sentence, you do NOT need a comma!

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

Fix the punctuation or capitalization errors using COORDINATING CONJUNCTION rules

I was wondering if you were going to take ELA Honors, or Social Studies Honors?

• I was wondering if you were going to take ELA Honors, or Social Studies Honors?

• I was wondering if you were going to take ELA Honors or Social Studies Honors?

• I was wondering, if you were going to take ELA Honors or Social Studies Honors?

• I was wondering, if you were going to take ELA Honors, or Social Studies Honors?

Answer explanation

When you use FANBOYS to list, you DO NOT need a comma

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

Fix the punctuation or capitalization errors using COORDINATING CONJUNCTION rules

I always wanted to have a big family, and a big house when I grew up.

• I always wanted to have a big family, and, a big house when I grew up.

• I always wanted to have a big family, and a big house when I grew up.

• I always wanted to have a big family and a big house when I grew up.

• I always wanted to have a big family and a big house, when I grew up.

Answer explanation

When you use FANBOYS to list, you DO NOT need a comma

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

Fix the punctuation or capitalization errors using COORDINATING CONJUNCTION rules

I washed my hands for five minutes but I couldn't get all the paint off.

• I washed my hands for five minutes, but I couldn't get all the paint off.

• I washed my hands for five minutes but I couldn't get all the paint off.

• I washed my hands, for five minutes, but I couldn't get all the paint off.

• I washed my hands for five minutes. But I couldn't get all the paint off.

Answer explanation

When combining two complete sentences, put a comma BEFORE the FANBOY

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

Fix the punctuation or capitalization errors using COORDINATING CONJUNCTION rules

I didn't have enough money. To buy the game so I had to ask my sister to borrow twenty dollars.

• I didn't have enough money. To buy the game so I had to ask my sister to borrow twenty dollars.

• I didn't have enough money to buy the game so I had to ask my sister to borrow twenty dollars.

• I didn't have enough money. To buy the game, so, I had to ask my sister to borrow twenty dollars.

• I didn't have enough money to buy the game, so I had to ask my sister to borrow twenty dollars.

Answer explanation

When combining two complete sentences, put a comma BEFORE the FANBOY

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G