Using Commas with Coordinating Conjunctions

Front

Wanted to spend summer by the pool, but had to get a job.

Back

Correct

Front

Correct sentence: We should bring pizza and cake to the party.

Back

Front

Correct sentence: I wanted to play video games, but I had to study for my test.

Back

I wanted to play video games, but I had to study for my test.

Front

Correct sentence: I have no money, but I keep shopping.

Back

I have no money, but I keep shopping.

Front

Finished homework, mother allowed outside.

Back

Incorrect

Front

Correct sentence: Tom liked baseball, but he was not a good player.

Back

Front

Wanted a puppy, but mom said to care for a fish first.

Back

Correct

Front

Babysitter was late; parents upset.

Back

Incorrect

Front

The new car looked nice, but it wasn't very safe!

Back

Correct

Front

Correct sentence: Kate wanted to play with the twins, but she was grounded.

Back

Kate wanted to play with the twins, but she was grounded.