Subordinating Conjunctions and Commas

Choose the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of a comma with the subordinating conjunction 'although'.

• Although it was raining I forgot my umbrella so I got wet.

• Although it was raining I forgot my umbrella, so I got wet.

• Although it was raining, I forgot my umbrella.

• Although it was raining I forgot my umbrella.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following sentences uses a comma correctly with the subordinating conjunction 'because'?

• a

• b

• d

• c

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Choose the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of a comma with the subordinating conjunction 'since'.

• Since I finished my homework, I can play video games.

• Since I finished my homework I can play video games but I need to finish my chores first..

• Since I finished my homework I can play video games, but I need to finish my chores first.

• Since I finished my homework I can play video games.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following sentences uses a comma correctly with the subordinating conjunction 'when'?

• I will call you, when, I am ready.

• I will call you when I am ready.

• I will call you when, I am ready.

• I will call you, when I am ready.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Choose the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of a comma with the subordinating conjunction 'while'.

• While I was studying, I took short breaks.

• While I was studying I took short breaks and then I went for a walk.

• While I was studying I took short breaks, and then I went for a walk.

• While I was studying I took short breaks.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Where does the comma go? 
Even though the story was written long ago it remains popular with fans of horror. 

• popular, 

• even though, 

• fans, 

• ago, 

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Where does the comma go? 
It was cold outside but I had forgotten my sweater. 

• no comma necessary

• it was cold, 

• It was cold outside, 

• I had forgotten, 

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Where does the comma go? 
The class was very difficult for me yet I refused to drop it. 

• no comma necessary

• me, yet

• yet, I

• the class, 

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Where does the comma go? 
"Dad" said my sister " can we go out for ice cream?" 

• "Dad, " said my sister, "can

• "Dad" said my sister, "can

• "Dad," said my sister "can

• no comma needed

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Choose the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of a comma with the subordinating conjunction 'after'.

• A) After the movie ended we went out for dinner.

• B) After the movie ended, we went out for dinner.

• C) After, the movie ended we went out for dinner.

• D) After the movie, ended we went out for dinner.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A