Rewrite the sentence below adding a comma where needed. Unless the rain stops soon the football game next weekend will have to be postponed.

Unless the rain stops soon, the football game next weekend will have to be postponed.

Rewrite the sentence below adding a comma where needed. Because she wanted to be considered for the job Ellen filled out an application form and returned it to the manager.

Because she wanted to be considered for the job, Ellen filled out an application form and returned it to the manager.

Rewrite the sentence below adding a comma where needed. Unfortunately we will not be able to make our flight to Hawaii this morning.

Unfortunately, we will not be able to make our flight to Hawaii this morning.

Rewrite the sentence below adding a comma where needed. Usually we start with ten or fifteen minutes of silent reading in Mr. Angel's class.

Usually, we start with ten or fifteen minutes of silent reading in Mr. Angel's class.

Rewrite the sentence below adding a comma where needed. During our trip to New York we saw two Broadway shows and enjoyed some incredible food.

During our trip to New York, we saw two Broadway shows and enjoyed some incredible food.

Which sentence is written correctly?

While eating the pork chop, Wilbur began to feel that something was wrong.

While eating the pork chop Wilbur began to feel, that something was wrong.

While eating the pork chop Wilbur, began to feel that something was wrong.

While, eating the pork chop Wilbur began to feel that something was wrong.

Which sentence requires a comma after the introductory phrase?

While we were eating my mom packed.

The movie is always better with popcorn.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly with an introductory element?

B) After the rain stopped, we went outside to play.

A) After the rain stopped we went outside to play.

C) After, the rain stopped we went outside to play.

D) After the rain, stopped we went outside to play.

Identify the sentence that correctly uses a comma after the introductory phrase.

B) Before the sun sets, we should reach the campsite.

A) Before the sun sets we should reach the campsite.

C) Before, the sun sets we should reach the campsite.

D) Before the sun, sets we should reach the campsite.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses commas with introductory elements.

A) When the bell rings, we will start the test.

B) When the bell rings we will start the test.

C) When, the bell rings we will start the test.

D) When the bell, rings we will start the test.

Which sentence is correctly punctuated with a comma after the introductory clause?

B) If you finish your homework, you can watch TV.

A) If you finish your homework you can watch TV.

C) If, you finish your homework you can watch TV.

D) If you finish, your homework you can watch TV.

Which sentence correctly uses a comma after the introductory element?

B) Although it was raining, we decided to go hiking.

A) Although it was raining we decided to go hiking.

C) Although, it was raining we decided to go hiking.

D) Although it was, raining we decided to go hiking.

Identify the sentence with the correct use of a comma after the introductory phrase.

B) Once the movie ended, we left the theater.

A) Once the movie ended we left the theater.

C) Once, the movie ended we left the theater.

D) Once the movie, ended we left the theater.

Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated with a comma after the introductory clause.

B) Because it was late, we decided to call a cab.

A) Because it was late we decided to call a cab.

C) Because, it was late we decided to call a cab.

D) Because it was, late we decided to call a cab.

Select the sentence that uses a comma correctly with an introductory element.

B) After dinner, we went for a walk.

A) After dinner we went for a walk.

C) After, dinner we went for a walk.

D) After dinner we, went for a walk.

Which sentence is correctly punctuated with a comma after the introductory phrase?

B) While the cat was sleeping, the dog barked.

A) While the cat was sleeping the dog barked.

C) While, the cat was sleeping the dog barked.

D) While the cat, was sleeping the dog barked.

Using Commas with Introductory Elements

Quiz

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English

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7th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS.L.4.2C, DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking, CCSS.L.2.1F

+8

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?

Although Mary loved her little lamb, she loved lamb chops more.

Although Mary loved her little lamb she loved lamb chops more.

Although Mary, loved her little lamb she loved lamb chops more.

Although Mary loved, her little lamb she loved lamb chops more.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence has the correct punctuation?

Although she knew nothing about the topic. Allison decided to volunteer for the speech anyway.

Although she knew nothing about the topic, Allison decided to volunteer for the speech anyway.

Although she knew nothing about the topic; Allison decided to volunteer for the speech anyway.

Although she knew nothing about the topic Allison decided to volunteer for the speech anyway.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Identify the sentence that correctly uses commas in a compound sentence with an introductory element.

After the meeting, I want to discuss the budget, and I need your input on the proposal.

After the meeting I want to discuss the budget and I need your input on the proposal.

After the meeting, I want to discuss the budget and, I need your input on the proposal.

After the meeting, I want to discuss the budget and I need your input on the proposal.

Tags

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Identify the sentence that correctly uses commas for both introductory elements and compound sentences.

While I was cooking, the phone rang but I didn't answer it.

While I was cooking the phone rang, but I didn't answer it.

While I was cooking, the phone rang, but I didn't answer it.

While I was cooking the phone rang but, I didn't answer it.

Tags

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

5.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Rewrite the sentence below adding a comma where needed.
After the movie we are planning to stop and get some pizza for dinner.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

6.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Rewrite the sentence below adding a comma where needed.
Before you leave for school grab a jacket and an umbrella in case it rains.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

7.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Rewrite the sentence below adding a comma where needed.
However you will still be expected to finish the essay before Friday.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

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Using Commas with Introductory Elements

25 questions

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Which sentence has the correct punctuation?

Identify the sentence that correctly uses commas in a compound sentence with an introductory element.

Identify the sentence that correctly uses commas for both introductory elements and compound sentences.

Rewrite the sentence below adding a comma where needed.After the movie we are planning to stop and get some pizza for dinner.

Rewrite the sentence below adding a comma where needed.Before you leave for school grab a jacket and an umbrella in case it rains.

Rewrite the sentence below adding a comma where needed.However you will still be expected to finish the essay before Friday.

Rewrite the sentence below adding a comma where needed.Unless the rain stops soon the football game next weekend will have to be postponed.

Rewrite the sentence below adding a comma where needed.Because she wanted to be considered for the job Ellen filled out an application form and returned it to the manager.

Rewrite the sentence below adding a comma where needed.Unfortunately we will not be able to make our flight to Hawaii this morning.

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Rewrite the sentence below adding a comma where needed.
After the movie we are planning to stop and get some pizza for dinner.

Rewrite the sentence below adding a comma where needed.
Before you leave for school grab a jacket and an umbrella in case it rains.

Rewrite the sentence below adding a comma where needed.
However you will still be expected to finish the essay before Friday.

Rewrite the sentence below adding a comma where needed.
Unless the rain stops soon the football game next weekend will have to be postponed.

Rewrite the sentence below adding a comma where needed.
Because she wanted to be considered for the job Ellen filled out an application form and returned it to the manager.

Rewrite the sentence below adding a comma where needed.
Unfortunately we will not be able to make our flight to Hawaii this morning.