Where do commas belong in this passage? How do you know?

Commas belong between items in a list, after introductory phrases, and to separate clauses. This is known by following standard punctuation rules.

Commas are only used at the end of sentences to show a pause.

Commas should be placed randomly throughout the passage for emphasis.

Commas are not necessary in any passage unless it is a question.

Where do commas belong in this passage? How do you know?

Commas belong between items in a list and after introductory phrases, as indicated by standard grammar rules.

Commas should be placed randomly throughout the passage.

Commas are not needed anywhere in the passage.

Commas only belong at the end of each sentence.

Where do commas belong in this passage? How do you know?

Commas belong between items in a list and after introductory phrases, as indicated by standard grammar rules.

Commas should be placed randomly throughout the passage.

Commas are not needed anywhere in the passage.

Commas only belong at the end of each sentence.

Choose the sentence below that uses commas correctly.

First, you should unpack your backpack. Then, you should take out your homework and give it to your teacher.

First you should unpack your backpack. Then, you should take out your homework and give it to your teacher.

First, you should unpack your backpack. Then you should take out your homework and give it to your teacher.

First you should unpack your backpack. Then you should take out your homework and give it to your teacher.

Choose the sentence below that uses commas correctly.

My sister, Katrina, is going to the mall with Sam, Jenny, and Matt.

My sister Katrina, is going to the mall with Sam, Jenny and Matt.

My sister Katrina is going to the mall with Sam, Jenny, and Matt.

My sister, Katrina, is going to the mall with Sam Jenny and Matt.

Choose the sentence below that uses commas correctly.

Mrs. Smith said “Michael is a young, talented, and kind boy.”

Mrs. Smith said “Michael is a young, talented and kind boy.”

Mrs. Smith said “Michael is a young talented, and kind boy.”

Underline the portion of the sentence that contains the independent clause in the following sentence: Although Jacob worked diligently, he could not finish his homework in time.

he could not finish his homework in time

Although Jacob worked diligently

Although Jacob worked diligently, he could not finish his homework

Although Jacob worked diligently, he could not finish

Underline the portion of the sentence that contains the dependent clause in the following sentence: Although Jacob worked diligently, he could not finish his homework in time.

Although Jacob worked diligently

he could not finish his homework in time

Use the chart to find an example of a Noun Phrase from the passage below about hot air balloons. Write the color you used to highlight it and explain how you identified it.

Example answer: Noun Phrase - 'the hot air balloon'. Color: (student's choice). Explain: It is a group of words that acts as a noun in the sentence.

Example answer: Noun Phrase - 'quickly flew'. Color: (student's choice). Explain: It is a group of words that acts as a noun in the sentence.

Example answer: Noun Phrase - 'very high'. Color: (student's choice). Explain: It is a group of words that acts as a noun in the sentence.

Example answer: Noun Phrase - 'over the trees'. Color: (student's choice). Explain: It is a group of words that acts as a noun in the sentence.

Use the chart to find an example of a Prepositional Phrase from the passage below about hot air balloons. Write the color you used to highlight it and explain how you identified it.

Example answer: Prepositional Phrase - 'in Paris, France'. Color: (student's choice). Explain: It begins with a preposition and shows location.

Example answer: Prepositional Phrase - 'hot air balloons'. Color: (student's choice). Explain: It is the subject of the sentence.

Example answer: Prepositional Phrase - 'were invented'. Color: (student's choice). Explain: It is the verb phrase.

Example answer: Prepositional Phrase - 'by the Montgolfier brothers'. Color: (student's choice). Explain: It is a noun phrase.

Use the chart to find an example of an Independent Clause from the passage below about hot air balloons. Write the color you used to highlight it and explain how you identified it.

Independent Clause - 'the hot air balloon was first created in Paris, France by the Montgolfier brothers'. Color: (student's choice). Explain: It can stand alone as a complete sentence.

Dependent Clause - 'because the air inside the balloon is heated'. Color: (student's choice). Explain: It cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

Phrase - 'in Paris, France'. Color: (student's choice). Explain: It does not have both a subject and a verb.

Fragment - 'created by the Montgolfier brothers'. Color: (student's choice). Explain: It is not a complete sentence.

Use the chart to find an example of a Dependent Clause from the passage below about hot air balloons. Write the color you used to highlight it and explain how you identified it.

Dependent Clause - 'Although it can simply drift with the wind'. Color: (student's choice). Explain: It cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

Independent Clause - 'The balloon rises quickly.' Color: (student's choice). Explain: It expresses a complete thought.

Phrase - 'in the early morning.' Color: (student's choice). Explain: It does not contain a subject and verb.

Sentence Fragment - 'Because of the weather.' Color: (student's choice). Explain: It is incomplete and does not express a complete thought.

Use the chart to find an example of a Verb Phrase from the passage below about the United Nations. Write the example and explain how you identified it.

Example of Verb Phrase: 'has become' Explanation: 'has become' is a verb phrase because it consists of a main verb ('become') and an auxiliary verb ('has').

Example of Verb Phrase: 'the United Nations' Explanation: 'the United Nations' is a verb phrase because it names an organization.

Example of Verb Phrase: 'about the United Nations' Explanation: 'about the United Nations' is a verb phrase because it describes a topic.

Example of Verb Phrase: 'a main verb' Explanation: 'a main verb' is a verb phrase because it refers to a type of verb.

Use the chart to find an example of an Adverb Phrase from the passage below about the United Nations. Write the example and explain how you identified it.

Example of Adverb Phrase: 'Slowly and surely' Explanation: 'Slowly and surely' is an adverb phrase because it modifies the verb 'has become' by describing how the action happened.

Example of Adverb Phrase: 'The United Nations' Explanation: 'The United Nations' is an adverb phrase because it tells us who is performing the action.

Example of Adverb Phrase: 'Has become stronger' Explanation: 'Has become stronger' is an adverb phrase because it describes the result of the action.

Example of Adverb Phrase: 'About the United Nations' Explanation: 'About the United Nations' is an adverb phrase because it tells us the topic of the passage.

Use the chart to find an example of an Independent Clause from the passage below about the United Nations. Write the example and explain how you identified it.

Example of Independent Clause: 'The United Nations is an interrelated group of nations who work to maintain international security and peaceful relationships between various governmental organizations.' Explanation: This is an independent clause because it expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.

Example of Independent Clause: 'who work to maintain international security and peaceful relationships between various governmental organizations.' Explanation: This is an independent clause because it expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.

Example of Independent Clause: 'between various governmental organizations.' Explanation: This is an independent clause because it expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.

Example of Independent Clause: 'an interrelated group of nations.' Explanation: This is an independent clause because it expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.

Use the chart to find an example of a Dependent Clause from the passage below about the United Nations. Write the example and explain how you identified it.

Example of Dependent Clause: 'While only 51 nations were represented at its beginning' Explanation: This is a dependent clause because it does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

Example of Dependent Clause: 'The United Nations was established in 1945.' Explanation: This is a dependent clause because it is a fact about the UN's founding.

Example of Dependent Clause: 'It now has 193 member states.' Explanation: This is a dependent clause because it gives information about the present.

Example of Dependent Clause: 'The headquarters is in New York City.' Explanation: This is a dependent clause because it tells us the location.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Provide an example sentence that uses a comma for this rule.

I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining.

I wanted to go for a walk but it started raining.

I wanted to go for a walk but, it started raining.

I wanted, to go for a walk but it started raining.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Provide an example sentence that uses a comma for this rule.

However, we decided to stay home.

We decided to stay home however we wanted.

However we decided to stay home.

We decided, to stay home however.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Provide an example sentence that uses a comma for this rule.

My brother, who is a doctor, lives in New York.

My brother who is a doctor lives in New York.

My brother who is a doctor, lives in New York.

My brother, who is a doctor lives in New York.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Provide an example sentence that uses a comma for this rule.

She wore a bright, colorful dress.

She wore a bright colorful dress.

She wore a bright colorful, dress.

She, wore a bright colorful dress.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Provide an example sentence that uses a comma for this rule.

I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

I bought apples oranges and bananas.

I bought apples and oranges and bananas.

I bought apples; oranges; and bananas.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Provide an example sentence that uses a comma for this rule.

Yes, I will help you.

Yes I will help you.

Yes I, will help you.

Yes I, will, help you.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Provide an example sentence that uses a comma for this rule.

I live in Dallas, Texas.

I live in Dallas Texas.

I live Dallas, Texas.

I live, in Dallas Texas.

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