Commas and Introductory Words

Which sentence has the correct placement of the comma?

• All, of a sudden the lights turned out.
• All of a sudden, the lights turned out.
• All of a sudden the lights, turned out.
• All of, a sudden the lights turned out.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence has the correct placement of the comma?

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

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence requires 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.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence requires a comma after the introductory phrase?

• Near the lake I found a pebble.
• I need to study for my test.
• My dog loves to chew on shoes.
• One book is never enough.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence does NOT require a comma?

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

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence does not require a comma?

• My favorite holiday is Halloween.
• Once in a while I stay up late.
• Out on the patio you will find a snake!
• Awkwardly I walked onto the stage. 

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• Instead of chocolate, I prefer strawberry.
• Lazily I, climbed the stairs.
• The candle, burned throughout the night.
• During, the show I fell asleep.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

All of the following sentences are punctuated correctly except.

• 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.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Where should a comma be placed in the following sentence? 
No I don't want to answer the doorbell right now. 

• After "I"
• After "to"
• After "right"
• After "No"

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Where should a comma be placed in the following sentence? 
Grandma will you buy me some ice cream? 

• After "me"
• After "Grandma"
• After "you"
• After "will" 

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A