Comma Use

Where should a comma be placed in this sentence?

• Over, the course of her three-decade career, she’s written for some of the music industry’s most talented female artists including Beyoncé (“Signs”), Whitney Houston (“In My Business”), Aaliyah (“If Your Girl Only Knew”), Mary J. Blige (“Never Been”), and Ciara (“One Two Step”).

• Over the course of her three-decade career, she’s written, for some of the music industry’s most talented female artists including Beyoncé (“Signs”), Whitney Houston (“In My Business”), Aaliyah (“If Your Girl Only Knew”), Mary J. Blige (“Never Been”), and Ciara (“One Two Step”).

• Over the course of her three-decade career, she’s written for some of the music industry’s most talented female artists, including Beyoncé (“Signs”), Whitney Houston (“In My Business”), Aaliyah (“If Your Girl Only Knew”), Mary J. Blige (“Never Been”), and Ciara (“One Two Step”).

• The sentence is fine as it is.

Where should commas be placed in the sentence that follows? In its announcement, the Hall of Fame recognized Elliott as “a groundbreaking solo superstar pioneering songwriter-producer and across-the-board cultural icon.”

• In its announcement, the Hall of Fame recognized Elliott as “a groundbreaking solo superstar ,pioneering songwriter-producer ,and across-the-board cultural icon.”

• In its announcement, the Hall of Fame recognized Elliott as “a groundbreaking solo superstar, pioneering songwriter-producer, and across-the-board cultural icon.”

• In its announcement, the Hall of Fame, recognized Elliott, as “a groundbreaking solo superstar pioneering songwriter-producer and across-the-board cultural icon.”

• The sentence is fine as it is.

Sebastian ate cookies, he drank hot cocoa, and he played video games with his cousins.

• Correct

• Misplaced

• Unnecessary

• Comma splice

Brandon spent time with his family playing games, watching movies and eating lots of sweets.

• Correct

• Misplaced

• Unnecessary

• Missing comma

Sebastian enjoyed the holiday break, he spent time relaxing and reading his favorite books.

• Correct

• Misplaced

• Unnecessary

• Comma splice

Jaylah, loved relaxing over the break, eating sweets and spending time with friends.

• Correct

• Misplaced

• Unnecessary

• Comma splice

Gabryela wanted to make cookies, she asked Fatima to help with the baking.

• Correct

• Misplaced

• Unnecessary

• Comma splice

Shiyah invited Gabryela to a holiday movie night at her house, they laughed all evening together.

• Correct

• Misplaced

• Unnecessary

• Comma splice

Where should a comma be placed in this sentence? 'After the long day at work she decided to relax with a book.'

• A) After the long day, at work she decided to relax with a book.

• B) After the long day at work, she decided to relax with a book.

• C) After the long day at work she, decided to relax with a book.

• D) The sentence is fine as it is.

Identify the sentence with correct comma usage.

• A) Before leaving, the manager gave us instructions.

• B) Before leaving the manager, gave us instructions.

• C) Before, leaving the manager gave us instructions.

• D) The manager gave us instructions before leaving,