Comma Practice

Which sentence correctly uses commas in a series?

• Mason, Jayden, and, Alex are all working hard in class.

• We wrote a summer sensory poem, a name poem, and a photo response poem last month.

• I had brussels sprouts, and toast for dinner last night.

• I needed, paper folders from the store.

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Which sentence correctly combines two independent clauses with a FANBOYS?

• Mason finished his work early, so he put his head down and took a nap.

• Emma Marie is a hard worker, and has a gift for writing.

• This morning I combined iced coffee and iced tea and, it was delicious!

• It has already been a tough week, because I haven't gotten enough sleep.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which sentence correctly uses commas between two equal adjectives?

• Erian wrote a beautiful, moving poem.

• He turned in three, perfect stories.

• I need a strong hot, tea.

• Brody has already read Suzanne Collins's masterpiece, The Hunger Games.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Which sentence correctly uses commas with Direct Address?

• I hope, Coach Walters, feels better soon.

• Ms. Brandenburg, is a great teacher!

• Mrs. Roshon you, always looks so cute!

• Coach Cooley, did you get to make your copies?

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence correctly uses a comma to set off an introductory word or phrase?

• Unfortunately I don't have any extra copies.

• Even though I don't normally, drink coffee I enjoyed my cup this morning.

• In spite of how hard it was, Dr. Howard earned her PhD a couple years ago!

• They promised us coffee and donuts, but they only gave us donuts.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence correctly sets off appositives or unnecessary phrases with commas?

• My favorite book, Pride and Prejudice, is still so relevant 200 years after it was published.

• My cousin, Melinda, has two children now.

• My favorite teacher, Ms. Candler works at CCA.

• Creative writing I think, is a good class for practicing low-stakes writing.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence correctly uses commas to set off the exact words of the speaker?

• "Good morning ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to English class; I'm glad you're here today!" Ms. Schmidt said.

• She asked, "Do you know that I love you and I want good things for you?"

• "I know," she began "that you can do hard things."

• She began "I am placing this Chromebook charger into your hands."

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Can you use a comma immediately before the word "because?"

• YES

• NO

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Correct this sentence: Coach Cooley Ms. Schmidt Mrs. Roshon and Coach Walters are all on the freshman hall.

• Coach Cooley, Ms. Schmidt Mrs. Roshon, and Coach Walters are all on the freshman hall.

• Coach, Cooley, Ms. Schmidt, Mrs. Roshon, and Coach, Walters are all on the freshman hall.

• Coach Cooley, Ms. Schmidt, Mrs. Roshon, and Coach Walters are all on the freshman hall.

• It is already correct.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Correct this sentence: I wanted to stay in bed, but I had to come to school anyway.

• I wanted to stay in bed but I had to come to school anyway.

• I wanted to stay in bed, I had to come to school anyway.

• I wanted to stay in bed but, I had to come to school anyway.

• It is already correct.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A