Commas with Compound and Complex Sentences

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

• after

• before

• there is no comma

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Does this sentence need a comma?

Jennifer liked William's friend and she also liked his cousin.

• Comma

• No comma

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Does this sentence need a comma?

I really wanted to do well on the quiz and I got a B last quarter.

• Comma

• No Comma

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Does this sentence need a comma?

Although the sea turtle was tired she walked to the shore of the Atlantic Ocean.

• Comma

• No Comma

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Does this sentence need a comma?

The Discoverers team finally won the trophy so they were very excited.

• Comma

• No Comma

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Does this sentence need a comma?

I enjoy playing basketball but I also like to play golf.

• Comma

• No Comma

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

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

Does this sentence need a comma?

• Yes

• No

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Does this sentence need a comma?

Because there was a snow day the basketball game was rescheduled for Friday.

• Comma

• No comma

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

In a compound sentence, where should the comma be placed?

• Before the coordinating conjunction

• After the coordinating conjunction

• No comma is needed

• At the beginning of the sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A