Correct Comma Usage in Sentences

Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct usage of commas in a more complex sentence structure?

• The gentleman sprinted rapidly because the canine was on the verge of biting him.

• The gentleman sprinted rapidly, because the canine was on the verge of biting him.

• The gentleman sprinted rapidly because, the canine was on the verge of biting him.

• The gentleman sprinted rapidly, because the canine was, on the verge of biting him.

Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of commas in a more complex sentence structure?

• Due to the fact that she neglected to complete, her assigned homework, her mother was subsequently contacted by the school administration.

• Due to the fact that she neglected to complete her assigned homework her mother was subsequently contacted by the school administration.

• Due to the fact that, she neglected to complete her assigned homework her mother was subsequently contacted by the school administration.

• Due to the fact that she neglected to complete her assigned homework, her mother was subsequently contacted by the school administration.

Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of commas in a more complex context?

• Although, the weather was inclement and rain persisted throughout the morning, we decided to embark on our hiking expedition.

• Although the weather was inclement and rain persisted throughout the morning, we decided to embark on our hiking expedition.

• Although the weather was inclement and rain persisted throughout the morning we, decided to embark on our hiking expedition.

• Although the weather was inclement and rain persisted throughout the morning we decided to, embark on our hiking expedition.

Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct usage of commas in a more complex sentence structure?

• The delicious meals are consistently exceptional, whenever my mother prepares them for our family gatherings.

• The delicious meals are consistently exceptional whenever my mother prepares them for our family gatherings.

• The delicious meals are consistently exceptional whenever, my mother prepares them for our family gatherings.

• The delicious meals are consistently exceptional; whenever my mother prepares them for our family gatherings.

Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of commas in a complex sentence with advanced vocabulary?

• Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a considerable amount of make-up assignments to complete. 

• Since, I was absent on Tuesday I have a considerable amount of make-up assignments to complete. 

• Since I was absent, on Tuesday, I have a considerable amount of make-up assignments to complete. 

• Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a considerable amount, of make-up assignments to complete. 

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct usage of commas in a more complex sentence structure?

• If you aspire to achieve success you must, diligently apply yourself to your endeavors.

• If you aspire to, achieve success you must diligently apply yourself to your endeavors.

• If you aspire to achieve success, you must diligently apply yourself to your endeavors.

• If you aspire to achieve success you, must diligently apply yourself to your endeavors.

Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of punctuation, particularly commas, in a more complex context involving the technological advancements of DVDs that allow filmmakers to present multiple cinematic versions within a single disc?

• With the advent of DVD technology, a filmmaker is able to offer viewers several distinct versions of a film, all conveniently contained on one disc, thereby enhancing the cinematic experience.

• With the advent, of DVD technology, a filmmaker is able to offer viewers, several distinct versions of a film, all conveniently contained on one disc, thereby enhancing the cinematic experience.

• With the advent of, DVD technology a filmmaker is able to offer viewers several distinct versions of a film, all conveniently contained on one disc, thereby enhancing the cinematic experience.

• With the advent of DVD technology a filmmaker is able to offer, viewers several distinct versions of a film, all conveniently contained on one disc, thereby enhancing the cinematic experience.

Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct punctuation and advanced vocabulary usage?

• I attended my sister's cathedral for the ceremonial baptism of my nephew, which was held on that particular day.

• I attended my sister's cathedral, for the ceremonial baptism of my nephew, which was held on that particular day.

• I attended my sister's cathedral for the ceremonial baptism of my nephew, which was held, on that particular day.

• I attended my sister's cathedral for the ceremonial baptism of my nephew, which was held on, that particular day.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct punctuation usage in a complex sentence with multiple clauses and advanced vocabulary?

• Despite the fact that the devastating tornado ravaged the entire town and obliterated much of the community our modest residence remained miraculously untouched.

• Despite the fact that the devastating tornado ravaged, the entire town and obliterated much of the community, our modest residence remained miraculously untouched.

• Despite the fact that the devastating tornado ravaged the entire town and obliterated much of the community; our modest residence remained miraculously untouched.

• Despite the fact that the devastating tornado ravaged the entire town and obliterated much of the community, our modest residence remained miraculously untouched.

Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of commas in a sentence with an introductory phrase?

• After finishing her lengthy research paper she decided to reward herself with a relaxing evening at the cinema.

• After finishing her lengthy research paper she, decided to reward herself with a relaxing evening at the cinema.

• After, finishing her lengthy research paper she decided to reward herself with a relaxing evening at the cinema.

• After finishing her lengthy research paper, she decided to reward herself with a relaxing evening at the cinema.