GRAMMARB1.2P

1. “We’re having meatloaf for dinner,” my mom said when I walked in the door.

• h. Use a comma to interrupt direct quotations and before (or after) a direct quotation.
• a.Use a comma to separate three or more items or elements in a series.
• b.Use a comma between two adjectives only when the word “and” could be inserted in its place.
• c. Use a comma before and after a word or phrase that renames the noun
• d. Use a comma when a sentence begins with an introductory word or phrase such as well, yes, therefore, for example, or on the other hand.

2. I hate meatloaf, peas, and mashed potatoes.

• a.Use a comma to separate three or more items or elements in a series.
• b.Use a comma between two adjectives only when the word “and” could be inserted in its place.
• c. Use a comma before and after a word or phrase that renames the noun
• d. Use a comma when a sentence begins with an introductory word or phrase such as well, yes, therefore, for example, or on the other hand.
• e. Use a comma between a city and state and after the state if the sentence continues.

3. Well, maybe I’m okay with mashed potatoes.

• d. Use a comma when a sentence begins with an introductory word or phrase such as well, yes, therefore, for example, or on the other hand.
• a.Use a comma to separate three or more items or elements in a series.
• b.Use a comma between two adjectives only when the word “and” could be inserted in its place.
• c. Use a comma before and after a word or phrase that renames the noun
• e. Use a comma between a city and state and after the state if the sentence continues.

4. The last time I ate meatloaf was on July 13, 2010.

• f. Use a comma to separate the day of the month from the year and after the year.
• a.Use a comma to separate three or more items or elements in a series.
• b.Use a comma between two adjectives only when the word “and” could be inserted in its place.
• c. Use a comma before and after a word or phrase that renames the noun
• d. Use a comma when a sentence begins with an introductory word or phrase such as well, yes, therefore, for example, or on the other hand.

5 It was in Columbus, Ohio.

• e. Use a comma between a city and state and after the state if the sentence continues.
• a.Use a comma to separate three or more items or elements in a series.
• b.Use a comma between two adjectives only when the word “and” could be inserted in its place.
• c. Use a comma before and after a word or phrase that renames the noun
• d. Use a comma when a sentence begins with an introductory word or phrase such as well, yes, therefore, for example, or on the other hand.

6. Every Saturday, my family heads to my grandma’s house.

• Y (yes)
• N (no)

7. My birthday is on February, 4.

• Y (yes)
• N (no)

8. Mr. Carter, my favorite teacher in the world, is retiring next year.

• Y (yes)
• N (no)

9. Please buy shampoo soap, and body wash at the store.

• Y (yes)
• N (no)

10. I like apples, but I don’t like applesauce.

• Y (yes)
• N (no)