Commas

Where should the comma go after the introductory phrase?

All of a sudden the lights went off.

• All, of a sudden the lights went off.

• All of a sudden, the lights went off.

• All of a sudden the lights, went off.

• All of, a sudden the lights went off.

Which sentence has the correct placement of the comma?

Even though I forgot to take out the trash my mom let me play X box.

• Even though I forgot to take out the trash my mom, let me play Xbox.

• Even though, I forgot to take out the trash my mom let me play Xbox.

• Even though I forgot, to take out the trash my mom let me play Xbox.

• Even though I forgot to take out the trash, my mom let me play Xbox.

Which sentence needs a comma after the introductory phrase?

• The children went to the zoo.
• While we were eating my mom packed.
• My dad went grocery shopping.
• The movie is always better with popcorn.

Where does the comma go with extra information?

Our tournament which is this weekend is in Vernon.

• after tournament

• after tournament and weekend

• after which

• after which and weekend

Which sentence does NOT require a comma?

• After such a dry summer I can't believe all of the rain we got!

• In order to succeed you need to study.
• Through the dark I saw a light.
• Running is my favorite hobby.

Is this sentence correct?

We quickly headed down to chapel, the music had started so we were going to be a little bit late.

• No - comma splice

• Yes - it's an introductory phrase

Is this sentence correct?

I went to my locker, talked to Jenn, and hurried to my next class.

• Yes - commas in a list

• No - a comma splice

• Yes - commas around extra information

Which comma is not correct?

• Since I slept in, I had to rush.
• My sister, sometimes is annoying.
• Outside my window, there is a sunset.
• Tomorrow, I will wash my new bike.

Is this sentence okay?

Although my assignment is almost finished.

• Looks good!

• No - sentence fragment

• No - comma splice

Which one is NOT a sentence fragment?

• On my birthday
• At home
• People are interesting

• While you were sleeping