Comma Conjunction

When you've finished your homework, you can watch a movie.

• The comma is used to set off a region.

• The comma is used to set off a direct quote.

• The comma is used to separate two clauses when the sentence begins with a subordinating conjunction.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

While you watch the movie, you can eat popcorn.

• The comma is used to set off a region.

• The comma is used to set off a direct quote.

• The comma is used to separate two clauses when the sentence begins with a subordinating conjunction.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Where should the comma go in the following compound sentence?
He signed a tennis ball for her yet he didn't ask her to dinner.

• before for

• after for

• before yet

• after yet

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Where should the comma go in the following sentence?
Take Kleenex with you for your nose is sure to run and drip during the play.

• before for

• after for

• before and

• after and

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

• Jim is very bold and smart and he doesn't always say nice things to people. 

• Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 

• Jim, is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 

• Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

In a compound sentence, the comma comes ______________ the coordinating conjunction.

• after

• before

• there is no comma

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What sentence structure is created when you join two independent clauses with a comma and coordinating conjunction?

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

When I join two independent clauses together with a comma, I also need a _________________________.

• subordinating conjunction

• coordinating conjunction

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

What punctuation is missing in the following compound sentence?
I don't like my meat overcooked and tough nor do I like my milk warm.

• semicolon

• comma

• period

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Does this sentence need a comma?
I wanted to go to the store but I decided to stay home instead.

• Yes 

• No

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A