Punctuation Comma Colon Semicolon

What is the reason for the following comma?
I heard my teacher call my name, and everyone turned to stare at me.

• separates two independent clauses with FANBOYS
• Separates a dependent from an independent clause
• separates items in a list
• that comma is NOT needed

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Select the answer choice that corrects the punctuation errors:  We washed the dog, and cleaned up his mess.

• NO CHANGE
• We washed the dog and cleaned up his mess.
• We washed the dog; and cleaned up his mess.
• We washed the dog and,cleaned up his mess.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

I need you to pick up the following things at Kroger ___ bananas, strawberries, and cookies. 

• semicolon
• colon
• comma

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

This summer, I am planning on traveling to New York City __ but if ticket prices don't go down, I probably will not. 

• Semicolon
• Colon
• Comma

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What is the reason for the following comma?  I need to go to the grocery store, pick up my son from practice, and cook dinner tonight.

• separates two independent clauses with FANBOYS
• separates a dependent clause from an independent clause
• seperates items in a list
• that comma is NOT needed

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

 Select the answer choice that corrects the punctuation errors:  Although he works hard, math is difficult for Jared. 

• NO CHANGE
• Although he works, hard math is difficult for Jared.
• Although he works hard math is difficult for Jared
• Although he, works hard, math is hard for Jared. 

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

If I don't study for this test, I'm not going to do well __ if I don't do well, I will be grounded. 

• Semicolon
• Colon
• Comma

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

To whom it may concern ___
I am writing to recommend John Q. Adams for the position of editor. 

• Semicolon
• Colon
• Comma

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

It was really cold last week ___ however, it's been in the 60s the last few days.

• Semicolon
• Colon
• Comma

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

You will be assessed on the following things next week __ comprehension, vocabulary in context, and writing organization. 

• Semicolon
• Colon
• Comma

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A