WorksheetsCommas
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 8mins
commas in a series or list
We looked for the costumes under the bed, in the attic and in the garage.
We looked for the costumes under the bed, in the attic, and in the garage.
She likes to eat apples, oranges, and strawberries.
She likes to eat apples, oranges and strawberries
some words usually thought of as pairs, like peanut butter and jelly, ham and eggs, or cats and dogs set it off with commas as a single item.
true
false
The elegant brunch included Belgian waffles, hand and eggs, smoked salmon, and fresh berries.
The elegant brunch included Belgian waffles, hand and eggs, smoked salmon and fresh berries.
Use commas to separate two or more coordinating adjectives that modify the same noun
Also use commas in addresses
Ben is a cheerful, likeable person
Ben is a cheerful likeable person
Address the letter to Rita Wilson 520 West Legion, Apart 8C, Evansville, Wisconsin, 53536
Address the letter to Rita Wilson, 520 West Legion, Apart 8C, Evansville, Wisconsin 53536
Dates with commas
This will was read on Thursday, April 20, 2009
This will was read on Thursday, April 20 2009
The will as read in April 2021
The will was read in, April 201
Use commas to set off non essential phrases
Jumper cables, which are put on backwards, can create many serious problems.
Jumper cables, which are put on backwards can create many serious problems.
The store reimburses parking fees, for anyone who makes a store purchase.
The store, reimburses parking fees, for anyone who makes a store purchase.
opposite phrases use commas
In Brazil New Year's Day is celebrated with a bowl of lentil soup, the symbol of wealth.
In Brazil, New Year's Day is celebrated with a bowl of lentil soup, the symbol of wealth.
The first test tube baby, Elizabeth Smith, was born on December 28th, 1981
The first test tube baby, Elizabeth Smith, was born on December 28th 1981
use commas to set off parenthetical expressions that interrupt the main thought
The President said, "give me peace".
The President, said, "give me peace".
Well elephants are the only animals that can't jump.
Well, elephants are the only animals that can't jump.
commas set off parentheticals
I will understand, of course, if you are unable to attend.
I will understand, of course if you are unable to attend.
The children, I suppose, are getting really excited.
The children, I suppose are getting really excited.
comma after adverb clause
Even though Alex se the alarm
Thinking the alarm was set, he didn't worry
Whatever he says annoys our teacher.
At times the class is enjoyable.
commas for contrasting elements
Throw your dirty socks in the hamper, not on the floor.
The harder we tried to paint neatly, the messier it looked.
People, who have no credit history or a poor credit history have bad loans.
A Clemson study, found that workers who smiled performed better.
Always use a comma when it will prevent confusion
I just talked to Alain, and Judy got angry
I just talked with Alain and Judy got angry.
If Jaclyn, had known, everything would have been different.
If Jaclyn had known, everything would have been differnet.
