Harold is an excellent singer and he can dance all of the latest dance moves.

Insert comma before the conjunction (,and)

Insert comma after the conjunction (and,)

What is the best way to correct the following sentence? Jack wanted to know why we were selling the horse, I couldn't bring myself to tell him the owner had died.

insert the coordinating conjunction "but" after the comma

add a comma after "why" and delete the comma after "horse"

insert "however" after the comma

What is the best way to correct the following sentence? I could go to the movies with you, we could go for coffee.

replace the comma with a semi-colon and the word "so"

Which is the correct use of a comma with a coordinating conjunction?

I am planning a trip to Europe, and my parents will be vacationing in the Caribbean this summer.

I am planning a trip to Europe and my parents will be vacationing in the Caribbean this summer.

I am planning a trip to Europe, and, my parents will be vacationing in the Caribbean this summer.

I am planning a trip to Europe and, my parents will be vacationing in the Caribbean this summer.

A word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause

A person, place, thing, or idea

2 or more words that do not contain subject + verb

A coordinating conjunction is...

A conjunction that gives equal emphasis to 2 main clauses

A word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause

2 or more words that do not contain subject + verb

After we eat dinner, you must do your homework.

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

The comma is used to set off a region.

The comma is used to set off a direct quote.

Although you don't enjoy it, you must do your homework.

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

The comma is used to set off a region.

The comma is used to set off a direct quote.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly with a comma before a conjunction?

B) I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining.

A) I wanted to go for a walk but it started raining.

C) I wanted to go for a walk but, it started raining.

D) I wanted to go for a walk, but, it started raining.

What is the best way to combine these two sentences using a comma and a conjunction?

B) She loves reading, but she doesn't have much time.

A) She loves reading, she doesn't have much time.

C) She loves reading; she doesn't have much time.

D) She loves reading and, she doesn't have much time.

Which sentence correctly uses a comma with a coordinating conjunction?

A) I like to swim, and I like to run.

B) I like to swim and, I like to run.

C) I like to swim, and, I like to run.

D) I like to swim and I like to run.

Choose the correct sentence that uses a comma before a conjunction.

A) We can go to the park, or we can stay home.

B) We can go to the park or, we can stay home.

C) We can go to the park, or, we can stay home.

D) We can go to the park or we can stay home.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly with a comma before a conjunction?

A) I wanted to buy a new book, but I didn't have enough money.

B) I wanted to buy a new book but, I didn't have enough money.

C) I wanted to buy a new book, but, I didn't have enough money.

D) I wanted to buy a new book but I didn't have enough money.

Comma Conjunction

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English

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6th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

L.4.2C, L.9-10.2A, L.1.1G

+4

Standards-aligned

Sarah Williams

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25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

My brother, Tyrone, loves Halloween, but I prefer Christmas.

My brother, Tyrone, loves Halloween, or I prefer Christmas.

My brother, Tyrone, loves Halloween, I prefer Christmas.

My brother, Tyrone; loves Halloween I prefer Christmas.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the best way to combine these two sentences?

Today, I have a math quiz, you have a project due in science.

Today, I have a math quiz and a project due in science.

Today, I have a math quiz; moreover, you have a project due in science.

Today, I have a math quiz, and you have a project due in science.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which is the best way to combine these two sentences?

Mauricia's birthday is Saturday; can you go with me to get her a present?

Mauricia's birthday is Saturday can you go with me to get her a present?

Mauricia's birthday is Saturday, can you go with me to get her a present?

Mauricia's birthday is Saturday, for can you go with me to get her a present?

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Cammy doesn't want to go skating; nor does she care to dance.

Cammy doesn't want to go skating nor does she care to dance.

Cammy doesn't want to go skating, or does she care to dance?

Cammy doesn't want to go skating, nor does she care to dance.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence demonstrates using a comma before a conjunction. A conjunction can be the words "and" and "but".

Mark, my bald neighbor, has a dog named Gracie.

Why, I wish all views were as beautiful as this!

I have to complete my math homework, and study for my comma test.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

6.

DROPDOWN QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The comma should always go (a) the FANBOYS.

before

inside

above

after

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

I want Harold to show me how to dance but I’m afraid to ask him.

Insert comma before the conjunction

Insert comma after the conjunction

No comma needed

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

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Comma Conjunction

25 questions

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

What is the best way to combine these two sentences?

Which is the best way to combine these two sentences?

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Which sentence demonstrates using a comma before a conjunction. A conjunction can be the words "and" and "but".

The comma should always go (a) the FANBOYS.

I want Harold to show me how to dance but I’m afraid to ask him.

Does this sentence need a comma before the conjunction?

Harold is an excellent singer and he can dance all of the latest dance moves.

Which coordinating conjunction would best combine these two simple sentences?

Casey struck out at bat, _______ he still shook the hands of the opposing team at the end of the game.

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Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

What is the best way to combine these two sentences?

Which is the best way to combine these two sentences?

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Which sentence demonstrates using a comma before a conjunction. A conjunction can be the words "and" and "but".

The comma should always go​ (a) the FANBOYS.

I want Harold to show me how to dance but I’m afraid to ask him.

Does this sentence need a comma before the conjunction?

Harold is an excellent singer and he can dance all of the latest dance moves.

Which coordinating conjunction would best combine these two simple sentences?Casey struck out at bat, _______ he still shook the hands of the opposing team at the end of the game.

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The comma should always go (a) the FANBOYS.

Which coordinating conjunction would best combine these two simple sentences?

Casey struck out at bat, _______ he still shook the hands of the opposing team at the end of the game.