Which sentence uses a comma correctly in a compound sentence?

I am hungry, but I have to wait for lunch.

John jogs, and swims for exercise.

Amy is tired, because she is sick.

Choose the best answer.

It doesn't matter, Austin. You still have to work your hardest.

It doesn't matter Austin. You still have to work your hardest.

It doesn't matter Austin. You still, have to work your hardest.

It, doesn't matter Austin. You still have to work your hardest.

The world is full of contradictions and I am full of them as well. Every person has their quirks and I am no exception. I love sports but I am also lazy I love animals, but I am not a vegetarian and I love teaching but I hate taking classes. With all these contradictions how does a person like me make sense? I would love to enlighten you! How should the underlined portion be written to be grammatically correct?

contradictions, and I am full of them as well

contradictions: and I am full of them as well

contradictions; and I am full of them as well

To begin I should explain how it is that I am a sports-lover but lazy. I have tried as many sports as have been possible in my life and I have enjoyed all of them. I had competed in national gymnastics which is probably the most holistically challenging for ten years. This sport took precedence in all of middle and high school for me. When I retired I took up sprinting. I ran for my university track team a D3 team don’t get too excited and performed as a top athlete in our conference. I fell in love with running so much that I even signed up to run cross country in the fall. Endurance is not my thing and that is part of why I am lazy. I played soccer one season because the team needed an extra body. I was an awful terrible soccer player but it was so much fun! I now ride horses and run for fun. I am lazy however because as I mentioned before I don’t have much endurance. I’m a sprinter through and through! I like the pain to be over in less than 60 seconds. I’ll run longer but I’m not usually happy about it. For as much as I love sports I also love to sit on my couch with potato chips and watch tv too! Generally I love athletics but I am a lazy relaxer also! What would make the underline portion grammatically correct?

To begin I should be happy to explain

When I retired I took up sprinting. I ran for my university track team a D3 team don’t get too excited—and performed as a top athlete in our conference. I fell in love with running so much that I even signed up to run cross country in the fall. Endurance is not my thing and that is part of why I am lazy. I played soccer one season because the team needed an extra body. I was an awful terrible soccer player but it was so much fun! What would make the underlined portion grammatically correct?

When I retired, I took up sprinting.

When I retired and I took up sprinting.

When I retired: I took up sprinting.

When I retired I took up sprinting. I ran for my university track team a D3 team don’t get too excited and performed as a top athlete in our conference. I fell in love with running so much that I even signed up to run cross country in the fall. Endurance is not my thing and that is part of why I am lazy. I played soccer one season because the team needed an extra body. I was an awful terrible soccer player but it was so much fun! What would make the underlined portion of the passage correct?

I played soccer one season because, the team needed an extra body.

I played soccer one season but the team needed an extra body.

I played soccer one season because the team, needed an extra body.

When I retired I took up sprinting. I ran for my university track team a D3 team don’t get too excited and performed as a top athlete in our conference. I fell in love with running so much that I even signed up to run cross country in the fall. Endurance is not my thing and that is part of why I am lazy. I played soccer one season because the team needed an extra body. I was an awful terrible soccer player but it was so much fun! What would make the underlined portion of the sentence correct?

soccer player, but it was so much fun!

soccer player (but) it was so much fun!

soccer player but it was so, much fun!

Because the Freshmen were quiet during the pep rally the Seniors won the spirit stick.

Because the Freshmen were quiet during the pep rally, the Seniors won the spirit stick.

Because, the Freshmen were quiet during the pep rally the Seniors won the spirit stick.

Because the Freshmen were quiet during the pep rally the Seniors, won the spirit stick.

Although the students were in a Pre-AP class, they failed the first exam.

Although, the students were in a Pre-AP class they failed the first exam.

Although the students were in a Pre-AP class they failed the first exam.

Although the students, were in a Pre-AP class they failed the first exam.

Having a party is a bad idea because the neighbors will eventually complain.

Having a party is a bad idea, because the neighbors will eventually complain.

Having a party is a bad idea because, the neighbors will eventually complain.

Having a party is a bad idea because the neighbors, will eventually complain.

While the Freshman Football team is very talented there are more experienced players on the Varsity Football team.

While the Freshman Football team is very talented, there are more experienced players on the Varsity Football team.

While the Freshman Football team is very talented there, are more experienced players on the Varsity Football team.

While the Freshman Football team is very talented there are, more experienced players on the Varsity Football team.

My grandparents are extremely happy, since they have retired.

My grandparents are extremely happy since they have retired.

My grandparents are extremely happy since, they have retired.

My grandparents are extremely, happy since they have retired.

Jim doesn’t eat ice cream because he is lactose intolerant so he tends to eat sherbet most weekends.

Jim doesn’t eat ice cream because he is lactose intolerant, so he tends to eat sherbet most weekends.

Jim doesn’t eat ice cream, because he is lactose intolerant, so he tends to eat sherbet most weekends.

Jim doesn’t eat ice cream because, he is lactose intolerant so he tends to eat sherbet most weekends.

Elesa was considered the best player on the team because she was scoring many baskets.

Elesa was considered the best player on the team, because she was scoring many baskets.

Elesa was considered the best player on the team because, she was scoring many baskets.

Elesa was considered the best player, on the team, because she was scoring many baskets.

What is the appositive(s)? The female kingfisher, a large-headed bird that lives near the water, is known for its bright plumage.

a large-headed bird that lives near the water

Which comma rule is demonstrated in the sentence? Mrs. Terrell doesn't like burgers; on the other hand, she does eat chicken nuggets.

using a comma after an introductory word or phrase

using a comma to begin a subordinate clause

city, state + another comma if the sentence continues

Which of these sentences is written correctly?

If I want to go to Florida, I should start saving money.

Bart ate an apple, that was starting to go bad.

I like reading Jennifer Nielsen books, because I think they're always really interesting.

Which of these sentences is written correctly?

The dogs jumped the fence, and they became lost. Mr. Frost, the owner, searched all day for them.

The dogs jumped the fence, and they became lost. Mr. Frost the owner searched all day for them.

The dogs jumped the fence, and they became lost, Mr. Frost, the owner, searched all day for them.

Complex Sentences and Commas

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English

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8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

L.4.2C, L.9-10.2A, L.5.1E

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Standards-aligned

Margaret Anderson

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40 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which comma rule does this sentence follow?
The Georgia Bulldogs, National Champion Winners, are on track to win it all again.

compound sentence

complex sentence

direct address

appositive

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which comma rule does this sentence follow?
For example, students should follow comma rules when writing.

compound sentence

intro words, phrases, transitions

direct address

appositive

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which comma rule does this sentence follow?
Thank you, Mr. Wells, for buying the students ice cream.

complex sentence

intro words, phrases, transitions

direct address

appositive

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which comma rule does this sentence follow?
Mill Creek played Buford, but they lost at the end.

complex sentence

intro words, phrases, transitions

compound sentence

appositive

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which comma rule does this sentence follow?
Before the end of the year, students will understand how to use commas.

complex sentence

intro words, phrases, transitions

compound sentence

appositive

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which comma rule does this sentence follow?
When I woke up this morning, I felt like it would be a good day.

complex sentence

intro words, phrases, transitions

compound sentence

appositive

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which comma rule does this sentence follow?
On Friday, we have a vocabulary quiz.

complex sentence

intro words, phrases, transitions

compound sentence

direct address

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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Which comma rule does this sentence follow?
The Georgia Bulldogs, National Champion Winners, are on track to win it all again.

Which comma rule does this sentence follow?
For example, students should follow comma rules when writing.

Which comma rule does this sentence follow?
Thank you, Mr. Wells, for buying the students ice cream.

Which comma rule does this sentence follow?
Mill Creek played Buford, but they lost at the end.

Which comma rule does this sentence follow?
Before the end of the year, students will understand how to use commas.

Which comma rule does this sentence follow?
When I woke up this morning, I felt like it would be a good day.

Which comma rule does this sentence follow?
On Friday, we have a vocabulary quiz.

Which sentence uses a comma correctly in a compound sentence?

What word does the comma go after?

Ryan why did you draw pictures on the kitchen wall?

What word does the comma go after?

Did you eat the cat's food Sasha?

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Which comma rule does this sentence follow?The Georgia Bulldogs, National Champion Winners, are on track to win it all again.

Which comma rule does this sentence follow?For example, students should follow comma rules when writing.

Which comma rule does this sentence follow?Thank you, Mr. Wells, for buying the students ice cream.

Which comma rule does this sentence follow?Mill Creek played Buford, but they lost at the end.

Which comma rule does this sentence follow?Before the end of the year, students will understand how to use commas.

Which comma rule does this sentence follow?When I woke up this morning, I felt like it would be a good day.

Which comma rule does this sentence follow?On Friday, we have a vocabulary quiz.

Which sentence uses a comma correctly in a compound sentence?

What word does the comma go after?Ryan why did you draw pictures on the kitchen wall?

What word does the comma go after?Did you eat the cat's food Sasha?

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Which comma rule does this sentence follow?
The Georgia Bulldogs, National Champion Winners, are on track to win it all again.

Which comma rule does this sentence follow?
For example, students should follow comma rules when writing.

Which comma rule does this sentence follow?
Thank you, Mr. Wells, for buying the students ice cream.

Which comma rule does this sentence follow?
Mill Creek played Buford, but they lost at the end.

Which comma rule does this sentence follow?
Before the end of the year, students will understand how to use commas.

Which comma rule does this sentence follow?
When I woke up this morning, I felt like it would be a good day.

Which comma rule does this sentence follow?
On Friday, we have a vocabulary quiz.

What word does the comma go after?

Ryan why did you draw pictures on the kitchen wall?

What word does the comma go after?

Did you eat the cat's food Sasha?