Commas in Sentences

Which sentence uses commas correctly for a relative clause?

• The book, that I borrowed from the library is very interesting.

• The book, which I borrowed from the library, is very interesting.

• The book which I borrowed, from the library is very interesting.

Identify the correct use of commas in a sentence with an adverbial phrase.

• After dinner we went for a walk.

• After dinner, we went for a walk.

• After, dinner we went for a walk.

Which sentence correctly uses commas in a list?

• For the picnic, we need sandwiches, juice, crisps and fruit.

• For the picnic, we need sandwiches juice crisps and fruit.

• For the picnic, we need sandwiches, juice, crisps, and fruit.

Identify the correct use of commas in a complex sentence.

• Although it was raining we decided to go for a walk.

• Although, it was raining we decided to go for a walk.

• Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.

Which sentence uses commas correctly in a compound sentence?

• I wanted to go swimming, but it was too cold.

• I wanted to go swimming but, it was too cold.

• I wanted, to go swimming but it was too cold.

Choose the sentence with the correct use of commas for an introductory phrase.

• In the morning we will have breakfast.

• In the morning, we will have breakfast.

• In, the morning we will have breakfast.

Identify the correct use of commas in a sentence with a non-essential clause.

• My brother who is a doctor, lives in London.

• My brother, who is a doctor, lives in London.

• My brother who is a doctor lives, in London.

Choose the sentence with the correct use of commas in a sentence with an appositive.

• My friend, Sarah is coming over for tea.

• My friend Sarah, is coming over for tea.

• My friend, Sarah, is coming over for tea.

Choose the sentence with the correct use of commas in direct speech.

• "I can't believe it" she said, "it's already raining."

• "I can't believe it," she said, "it's already raining."

• "I can't believe it," she said "it's already raining."

Which sentence uses commas correctly in a sentence with multiple adjectives?

• She wore a bright, red, dress to the party.

• She wore a bright red dress, to the party.

• She wore a bright, red dress to the party.