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Which sentence is written correctly?
Since 1987, scientists have been suggesting we switch to cleaner fuel sources.
Since 1987 scientists have been suggesting we switch to cleaner fuel sources.
Since 1987, scientists have been suggesting we switch to cleaner, fuel sources.
Since 1987 scientists have been suggesting we switch to cleaner, fuel sources.
Which sentence is written correctly?
Due to these, negative effects more people are switching to wind power.
Due to these negative effects more people are switching to wind power.
Due to these negative effects, more people are switching to wind power.
Due to these, negative effects, more people are switching to wind power.
Which of these sentences is written correctly?
Working quickly and efficiently, wind turbines are able to power, large areas.
Working quickly and efficiently, wind turbines are able to power large areas.
Working quickly and efficiently wind turbines are able to power large areas.
Working, quickly and efficiently wind turbines are able to power large areas.
Which of these sentences is written correctly?
Overall wind power is the better choice.
Overall, wind power, is the better choice.
Overall, wind power is the better choice.
Overall wind power, is the better choice.
Which of these sentences is written correctly?
By providing people with cleaner options for fuel, we can save the planet.
By providing people with cleaner options for fuel we can save the planet.
By providing people, with cleaner options for fuel we can save the planet.
By providing people, with cleaner options for fuel, we can save the planet.
Where should the comma be placed in this sentence?
Madison was born on, April 26, 2002.
Madison was born on, April 26 2002.
Madison was born on April 26 2002.
Madison was born on April 26, 2002.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
I like cheese, but not as much as Mrs. Dettmann likes chocolate.
I like cheese but not as much as Mrs. Dettmann likes chocolate.
I like cheese but, not as much as Mrs. Dettmann likes chocolate.
I like, cheese, but not as much as Mrs. Dettmann likes chocolate
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
He enjoys candy and cookies but he needs vegetables.
He enjoys candy, and cookies, but he needs vegetables.
He enjoys candy and cookies, but he needs vegetables.
He enjoys candy and cookies but, he needs vegetables.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Yes, I know, the comma and capitalization rules.
Yes, I know the comma, and capitalization rules.
Yes I know the comma and capitalization rules.
Yes, I know the comma and capitalization rules.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays are fabulous in my opinion.
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, are fabulous in my opinion.
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays are fabulous, in my opinion.
Fridays Saturdays and Sundays are fabulous, in my opinion.
The dog bites my leg, yet he is wagging his tail.
I want to sleep in, _____ I have to go to school.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
While you were out, your mother called.
While you were out your mother called.
While, you were out your mother called.
While you were out your, mother called.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Once I get out of high school I will study biology, at the university.
Once I get out of high school I will study biology at the university.
Once, I get out of high school I will study biology at the university.
Once I get out of high school, I will study biology at the university.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Actually I hate mushrooms.
Actually I hate, mushrooms.
Actually, I hate mushrooms.
Actually, I, hate mushrooms.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Yes I can, help you with your homework this afternoon.
Yes I can help you with your homework, this afternoon.
Yes, I can help you with your homework this afternoon.
Yes I can help you with your homework this afternoon.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Because, it was raining we cancelled the picnic.
Because it was raining we cancelled the picnic.
Because it was raining, we cancelled the picnic.
Because, it was raining we cancelled the picnic.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
If you can loan me the money, I can go to the movies with you.
If you can, loan me the money, I can go to the movies with you.
If you can loan me the money I can go to the movies with you.
If you can loan, me the money I can go to the movies with you.
The pitiful little puppy sat shivering at the side of the road.
Correct
Incorrect
The sad, lonely bus riders sat in silence as they traveled through the city.
Correct
Incorrect
The cute little boy in the light blue shirt waved at us.
Correct
Incorrect
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges and bananas.
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and, bananas.
I went to the store, and bought apples oranges and bananas.
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and bananas.
My sister ate my sandwich, so I kicked her.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
On Thursday, January 17 2020, I will win the lottery.
On Thursday, January 17, 2020 ,I will win the lottery.
On Thursday, January 17, 2020 I will win the lottery.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
Bob’s new address is 622 ,Van Buren, Street, Richmond, Indiana.
Bob’s new address is 622 Van Buren Street, Richmond Indiana.
Bob’s new address is 622 Van Buren Street, Richmond, Indiana.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
The wedding is set for Saturday, June 1, 2020.
The wedding is set for Saturday June 1, 2020.
The wedding is set for Saturday, June, 1, 2020.
Where does the comma go?
Although Robert Billings's brother was an excellent student he does not like to study.
after brother
after student
after although
after not
Where does the comma go?
As long as his students turn in their homework Ben Ross will let them watch movies in class.
after homework
after movies
after long
after students
Where does the comma go?
After his students asked him questions Mr. Ross decided he needed to research the Holocaust.
after students
after Mr. Ross
after decided
after questions
Where does the comma go?
Before becoming a teacher Ben Ross went to college.
after teacher
after Ross
after to
after before
Reorder the following
Even if
Robert
studies
,
he may not pass the class.
Reorder the following
Even though
Laurie
is editor of the school newspaper
,
she is still pretty silly.
Reorder the following
Unless
the students
fix the movie projector
,
they cannot watch the film in class.
Reorder the following
If
Laurie
makes faces at her
,
Amy will laugh.
Reorder the following
Whenever
he needs help with something mechanical
,
Ben Ross
asks his wife for help.
As soon as
the movie started
,
Robert Billings
fell asleep.
Reorder the following
Rather than
give a lot of quizzes
,
Mr. Ross likes
students to experience history.
Reorder the following
Unless
he starts to engage in class
,
Robert Billings
will not graduate.
Which LIST is written correctly?
Please get rice, noodles, and chips.
Please get, rice noodles and chips.
Please get rice, noodles, and, chips.
Please get rice noodles and, chips.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
After we go, to school, we should play at my house.
After, we go to school we should play at my house.
After we go to school, we should play at my house.
After we go to school we should, play at my house.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
Once we finished eating, she cleaned the table.
Once we finished eating she cleaned the table.
Once we finished, eating she cleaned, the table.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
My friend, Amy likes drawing.
My, friend Amy, likes drawing.
My friend, Amy, likes drawing.
Artemis was the goddess of the moon, wild animals, and hunting.
What is comma rule?
Interrupter Phrase
List
Compound Sentence
Introductory Phrase
My favorite drink is unsweet tea, but I also really like sparkling water.
What is comma rule?
Interrupter Phrase
List
Compound Sentence
Introductory Phrase
My hamster gets tired, especially during the day, right after he eats.
What is the comma rule?
Interrupter Phrase
List
Compound Sentence
Introductory Phrase
During class, Leslie always wants me to check her warm up first.
What is the comma rule?
Interrupter Phrase
List
Compound Sentence
Introductory Phrase
Marcuino, making fun of Mrs. Henson, says, "Two piece, no fries."
What is the comma rule?
Interrupter Phrase
List
Compound Sentence
Introductory Phrase
For lunch, I ate a salad, an apple, chips, a snickers, mashed potatoes, and black eyed peas.
What is the comma rule?
**THIS ONE'S TRICKY**
Interrupter Phrase
List
Compound Sentence
Introductory Phrase
Fix the sentence:
I love dogs, cats, horses.
I love dogs, cats and horses.
I love dogs, cats, and horses.
I love dogs, cats, horses.
Fix the sentence:
It was a long difficult test.
It was a long and difficult test.
It was a long difficult test.
It was a long, difficult test.
Fix the sentence:
After the long school day I took a nap.
After the long school day I took a nap.
After the long school day, I took a nap.
Jake was excited to bring home his sweet adorable puppy.
You need a comma between sweet and adorable.
True
False
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
Once we finished eating, she cleaned the table.
Once we finished eating she cleaned the table.
Once we finished, eating she cleaned, the table.
Match the following comma rules with their correctly punctuated sentence.
List
You need a pencil, scratch paper, and dictionary for your STAAR test.
Introductory Phrase
Before the STAAR test, you must turn your phone into the teacher.
Lunch is served, usually around 11:30, in the classroom you take the test.
Interrupter Phrasae
Most of us dislike the STAAR test, but we still are required to take it anyway.
Compound Sentence
Add commas were needed in the sentence.
My dog Lola only has three legs but she is still able to move just fine.
(a)
When Alfred finally realized the gravity of the situation it was much too late.
The giant sequoia trees have been growing for hundreds of years but they have not been cut down because the national park system protects them.
Noah waxed his impressive mustache to absolute perfection and all of the ladies were impressed.
Mason joined the basketball team and made some awesome layups.
after "Mason" AND after "team"
Logan committed heinous crimes against punctuation so now he's serving a life sentence in Conjunction Junction Penitentiary.
Before the players took the field they huddled up.
Walt is a tall dark-haired man.
Steve Rogers, the scrawny sickly soldier, was transformed into Captain America.
Fortunately the vehicle worked well.
By the way your dress looks like something a bird threw up.
They wear old, worn-out, clothes.
Artist Frida Kahlo was born on July 6 1907. Where does the comma belong?
July, 6, 1907
July 6, 1907
July, 6 1907
My mother was born on July 6 1961 in Houston Texas. Which sentence uses the commas correctly
July, 6 1961, in Houston Texas.
July; 6, 1961 in Houston; Texas.
July 6, 1961 in Houston, Texas.
The Golden Gate Bridge first opened on May 27 1937. Which date uses the comma correctly?
May 27, 1937
May, 27 1937
May 27; 1937
Martin Luther King Jr was an American Baptist minister and activist born January 15 1929 in Atlanta Georgia. Which date and city/state uses commas correctly?
January 15 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia.
January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia.
January, 15 1929 in Atlanta; Georgia.
Which sentence is written correctly?
Wind power is cheaper cleaner and renewable.
Wind power is cheaper, cleaner and renewable.
Wind power is cheaper, cleaner, and renewable.
Wind power is cheaper cleaner, and renewable.
Which sentence is written correctly?
However solar power, is not as great as you may think.
However, solar power, is not as great as you may think.
However solar power is not as great as you may think.
However, solar power is not as great as you may think.
Which sentence is written correctly?
Since 1987, scientists have been suggesting we switch to cleaner fuel sources.
Since 1987 scientists have been suggesting we switch to cleaner fuel sources.
Since 1987, scientists have been suggesting we switch to cleaner, fuel sources.
Since 1987 scientists have been suggesting we switch to cleaner, fuel sources.
Which of these sentences is written correctly?
Overall wind power is the better choice.
Overall, wind power, is the better choice.
Overall, wind power is the better choice.
Overall wind power, is the better choice.
Where should the comma be placed in this sentence?
I will celebrate July 22, 2018 as my birthday.
I will celebrate, July 22, 2018, as my birthday.
I will celebrate, July 22 2018, as my birthday.
I will celebrate July 22, 2018, as my birthday.
Where should the comma be placed in this sentence?
My family has lived at 1714 North Harvey Street, Griffith, Indiana, for four years.
My family has lived at, 1714 North Harvey Street, Griffith, Indiana, for four years.
My family has lived at 1714 North Harvey Street, Griffith, Indiana for four years.
My family has lived at, 1714 North Harvey Street, Griffith, Indiana for four years.
Which sentence has a noun in direct address punctuated correctly?
Cats, Mrs. Rosenbloom make the best pets.
Dogs, Mrs. Rosenbloom, make the best pets.
Mrs. Rosenbloom birds make the best pets.
Cats, dogs, and birds Mrs. Rosenbloom, all make good pets.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Yes, I know, the comma and capitalization rules.
Yes, I know the comma, and capitalization rules.
Yes I know the comma and capitalization rules.
Yes, I know the comma and capitalization rules.
Fortunately the vehicle worked well.
Okay we can answer it your way.
Which sentence has the comma in the correct place?
Now don't get angry because, my cape is better than yours!
Now, don't get angry because my cape is better than yours!
Now don't get angry because my cape, is better than yours!
Now, don't get angry because, my cape is better than yours
Which sentence has the comma in the correct place?
Before long, the villain challenged me to a duel.
Before long the villain, challenged me to a duel.
Before long the villain challenged me, to a duel.
Before long the villain challenged me to a duel
Which sentence has the comma in the correct place?
Through the clouds I could barely see where I was going.
Through the clouds, I could barely see where I was going
Through the clouds, I could barely see where I was going!
Through the clouds I could barely see where I was going!
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays are fabulous in my opinion.
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, are fabulous in my opinion.
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays are fabulous, in my opinion.
Fridays Saturdays and Sundays are fabulous, in my opinion.
