Five Comma Rules

Which sentence shows commas separating items in a list?

• Carlos wants to visit Paris, Italy, Germany, and China.

• My favorite colors are blue, red and pink.

• I like, to go hiking fishing swimming and camping during summer

• I have to clean my room, walk the dog and take out the trash.

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Which sentence shows commas separating items in a list?

• The tree, is very tall old and green.

• I need to visit my mother, wash my car, and buy six stamps.

• Joe likes to drink Coke, Pepsi and tea.

• Mark's favorite shoes are, Nike Brooks and Asics.

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Which sentence shows a comma separating independent clauses (compound sentence)?

• We can go to the zoo or we can go to the movie, theater.

• They like chocolate but they like vanilla better.

• We will go to the restaurant now, for we are very hungry.

• I do not, like biology nor do I like chemistry.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence shows a comma separating independent clauses (compound sentence)?

• Jack does not like math nor does, Sue.

• They will go to the, store now for they need school supplies.

• Dan can go to the park or, he can go to the mall.

• James wants to leave now, yet we must wait for his little brother.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence shows a comma separating an incomplete thought from a complete thought? (Complex Sentence)

• Without water the plant will, die.

• In five minutes, the building will be closed.

• When I get home I, am going to brush my teeth.

• Until I reach my, goal I will not stop working.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which sentence shows a comma separating an incomplete thought from a complete thought?

• If I get a new job I will be very, happy.

• Because she is only twelve she, is not old enough to drive.

• To become an astronaut, it takes much hard work and determination.

• When I get, older I will be able to drive.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence shows a comma separating extra information about the subject?

• My mother, on the other hand, does not like chocolate.

• My brother a 26, year old male is watching TV.

• I am ready for my dad a hard, working man to come home.

• Daniel, Garrison a farmer wakes up very early.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2B

Which sentence shows a comma separating extra information about the subject?

• The car a 1967 ford mustang, is very fast.

• When school ends today at 3:15 p.m. we, will play soccer.

• Gold watches for example, are going on sale today.

• Tanner, my teacher, is wearing a gray shirt.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2B

Which sentence shows a comma separating extra information about the subject?

• John, my friend is sitting on that chair.

• My favorite color, navy blue, is very popular.

• My brother on the other hand, does not like milk.

• My car a 2008, Honda Accord is very fast.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2B

Which sentence shows a comma separating a quotation from the rest of the sentence?

• "We need to buy more sugar" she said, "before it runs out.

• "I am tired" he, muttered.

• He said, "We need to lower taxes!"

• "If I don't wake up in time" he whispered, "I will be in trouble."

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A