Identify the sentence with the correct use of a coordinating conjunction: She wanted to go to the party but, she was too tired., I like to swim and I don't like to run., They went to the park, and played soccer., He cooked dinner, so he forgot to set the table.

He cooked dinner, so he forgot to set the table.

Which of the following sentences is a correctly structured compound sentence? The dog barked loudly, and the cat hissed in response. She wanted to go to the movies but, she had too much homework. I like pizza I don't like pasta. He was tired, he went to bed early.

The dog barked loudly, and the cat hissed in response.

Identify the sentence with the correct punctuation for a compound sentence: He likes to read but he doesn't have much time., She was hungry, so she made a sandwich., We went to the beach and, we had a great time., The sun set, the stars appeared.

She was hungry, so she made a sandwich.

Which of the following is punctuated correctly? 1. While Bob read the story Joe ate lunch and Tim completed his study guide. 2. While Bob read the story, Joe ate lunch and Tim completed his study guide. 3. While Bob read the story, Joe ate lunch, and Tim completed his study guide.

While Bob read the story, Joe ate lunch, and Tim completed his study guide.

Which sentence correctly uses commas? Options: You can go do homework or you can go clean the bathroom., You can go do homework, or you can go clean the bathroom., You can, go do homework, or you, can go clean the bathroom., You' can go do homework' or you can go clean' the bathroom.

You can go do homework, or you can go clean the bathroom.

Which sentence correctly uses commas in Abigail's options?

Abigail, you can go do homework, or you can go clean the bathroom.

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly? - While James juggled apples Evelyn painted and Michael solved a puzzle. - While James juggled apples, Evelyn painted and Michael solved a puzzle. - While James juggled apples, Evelyn painted, and Michael solved a puzzle.

While James juggled apples, Evelyn painted, and Michael solved a puzzle.

How should the sentence be rewritten? While I always hoped to visit France, I never thought I'd get a chance to visit there.

It is correct as it is written.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly? Options: While my mom was out of town I went to my grandmas., While my mom was out of town. I went to my grandmas., I went to my grandmas while my mom was out of town., I went to my grandmas while my mom, was out of town.

I went to my grandmas while my mom was out of town.

Which sentence has the correct punctuation? Options: Gilbert who, was handsome liked to tease the girls. , Gilbert who was handsome liked to tease the girls., Gilbert, who was handsome, liked to tease the girls. , Gilbert who, was handsome liked, to tease the girls.

Gilbert, who was handsome, liked to tease the girls.

Which of the following is punctuated correctly? Before we begin the quiz we should sharpen our pencils. Before we begin the quiz, we should sharpen our pencils. We should sharpen our pencils, before we begin the quiz. We should sharpen our pencils, before we begin the quiz.

Before we begin the quiz, we should sharpen our pencils.

Which of the following sentences are punctuated correctly? I am a dancer yet, I never have time to perform., I am, a dancer yet I never have time to perform., I am a dancer yet I, never have time to perform., I am a dancer, yet I never have time to perform.

I am a dancer, yet I never have time to perform.

Which of the following sentences are punctuated correctly? I like fishing, but I don't like eating fish. I like fishing but I don't like eating fish. I like fishing but, I don't like eating fish. I like fishing but I don't, like eating fish.

I like fishing, but I don't like eating fish.

Correctly punctuate the sentence: I want to go to the dance but I also want to go to the family reunion.

I want to go to the dance, but I also want to go to the family reunion.

Choose the sentence with correct sentence structure: Because it was raining, we stayed inside., We stayed inside, because it was raining., Because, it was raining we stayed inside., We stayed inside because, it was raining.

Because it was raining, we stayed inside.

Which of the following sentences is correctly structured? To the store, I went to buy some bread. I went to the store to buy some bread. To buy some bread, I went to the store. I went to buy some bread to the store.

I went to the store to buy some bread.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly? Options: After the movie, ended we went to dinner., After, the movie ended we went to dinner., After the movie ended, we went to dinner., After the movie ended we went to dinner.

After the movie ended, we went to dinner.

Identify the sentence with the correct punctuation for a complex sentence.

Because it was late, we decided to go home.

Which of the following sentences is a correctly structured compound sentence? She wanted to go to the concert, but she had to work., She wanted to go to the concert but, she had to work., She wanted to go to the concert she had to work., She wanted to go to the concert, she had to work.

She wanted to go to the concert, but she had to work.

Which of the following is punctuated correctly? 1. While Bob read the story Joe ate lunch and Tim completed his study guide. 2. While Bob read the story, Joe ate lunch and Tim completed his study guide. 3. While Bob read the story, Joe ate lunch, and Tim completed his study guide.

While Bob read the story, Joe ate lunch, and Tim completed his study guide.

Which sentence correctly uses commas? Options: You can go do homework or you can go clean the bathroom., You can go do homework, or you can go clean the bathroom., You can, go do homework, or you, can go clean the bathroom., You' can go do homework' or you can go clean' the bathroom.

You can go do homework, or you can go clean the bathroom.

Which of the following sentences is a correctly structured complex sentence? We went for a walk, although it was raining. Although it was raining, we went for a walk. We went for a walk although, it was raining. Although, it was raining we went for a walk.

Although it was raining, we went for a walk.

Identify the sentence with the correct punctuation for a compound sentence.

He wanted to play soccer, but it was too late.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly? After the meeting ended, we went to lunch. After the meeting, ended we went to lunch. After, the meeting ended we went to lunch. After the meeting ended we went to lunch.

After the meeting ended, we went to lunch.

Correct the sentence by adding commas in the following sentences: I went to a baseball game yesterday with Matt and I am going to a soccer game today with Sue. I saved enough money to buy a new computer but the store no longer had it in stock. My aunt works as a police officer during the day and she coaches lacrosse at night. I took my little sister to the playground but it began to rain after five minutes. I can go out to dinner with Kieran or I can go to the movies with my friends.

I went to a baseball game yesterday with Matt, and I am going to a soccer game today with Sue. I saved enough money to buy a new computer, but the store no longer had it in stock. My aunt works as a police officer during the day, and she coaches lacrosse at night. I took my little sister to the playground, but it began to rain after five minutes. I can go out to dinner with Kieran, or I can go to the movies with my friends.

Correct the sentence by adding commas in the following sentences: Our school closed early during the heat wave so we had to finish our research at home. I would love to join my cousins on their trip but my spring break differs from theirs this year. Our softball team might win the championship or we might get beaten badly. Noah will play the first five minutes and the coach will then put in a substitute player. I met Jill at the coffee shop for lunch and we ran into Sasha and Chris a few minutes later.

Our school closed early during the heat wave, so we had to finish our research at home. I would love to join my cousins on their trip, but my spring break differs from theirs this year. Our softball team might win the championship, or we might get beaten badly. Noah will play the first five minutes, and the coach will then put in a substitute player. I met Jill at the coffee shop for lunch, and we ran into Sasha and Chris a few minutes later.

Correct the sentence by adding commas in the following sentences: I visited my grandparents last weekend and we had a wonderful time together. He played basketball in high school but he decided to focus on academics in college. They went to the beach yesterday but it rained unexpectedly. We studied for the exam yet we still struggled with some of the questions. She cooked a delicious meal for her friends and they all enjoyed it. He worked as a teacher for several years and then he pursued a career in writing. They traveled to Europe during the summer holidays and they visited many famous landmarks. We watched a movie last night but we didn’t like it. She danced ballet when she was younger but she stopped after a knee injury. He met his favorite author at a book signing event and he got his book autographed.

I visited my grandparents last weekend, and we had a wonderful time together. He played basketball in high school, but he decided to focus on academics in college. They went to the beach yesterday, but it rained unexpectedly. We studied for the exam, yet we still struggled with some of the questions. She cooked a delicious meal for her friends, and they all enjoyed it. He worked as a teacher for several years, and then he pursued a career in writing. They traveled to Europe during the summer holidays, and they visited many famous landmarks. We watched a movie last night, but we didn't like it. She danced ballet when she was younger, but she stopped after a knee injury. He met his favorite author at a book signing event, and he got his book autographed.

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.

I like cheese, but not as much as Mrs. Dettmann likes chocolate.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

We will go to recess, and then we will go to class.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly? Options: Cookies are good yet milk is better for you. , Cookies are good yet, milk is better for you. , Cookies are good, yet, milk is better for you. , Cookies are good, yet milk is better for you.

Cookies are good, yet milk is better for you.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly? Options: 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.

Yes, I know the comma and capitalization rules.

Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly: If you eat too much pizza you will get sick., If, you eat too much pizza you will get sick., If you eat ,too much pizza you will get sick., If you eat too much pizza, you will get sick.

If you eat too much pizza, you will get sick.

Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly: My older brother gets on my nerves so, I ignore him all the time. , My older brother gets on my nerves ,so, I ignore him all the time. , My older brother gets on my nerves so I ignore him all the time. , My older brother gets on my nerves, so I ignore him all the time.

My older brother gets on my nerves, so I ignore him all the time.

Choose the sentence with the correct comma usage: This year we will work on spelling, write six essays, and read many wonderful stories., This year we will work on spelling write six essays, and read many wonderful stories., This year we, will work on spelling, write six essays, and read many wonderful stories.

This year we will work on spelling, write six essays, and read many wonderful stories.

Choose the sentence with the correct comma usage: My sister asked "Where are you going?", My sister asked ",Where are you going?", My sister asked, "Where are you going?"

My sister asked, "Where are you going?"

Comma Usage

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English

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9th - 12th Grade

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Hard

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CCSS

L.5.1E, L.1.1G, L.3.1H

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Rachel Hinckley

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which compound sentence is correct? Options: I was tired from school,I had to go to class anyways., Everyone was busy, so I went to bowling alone., I went to the store, I got chips., The storm brought heavy rain but, a tornado did the most damage

Back

Everyone was busy, so I went to bowling alone.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Is this sentence correct or incorrect?
My sister ate my sandwich, so I kicked her.
Options: Correct, Incorrect

Back

Correct

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which sentence is the correct compound sentence? Options: Mary swam in the pool, but she didn't have any of her friends with her to swim with., Jennifer ate her lunch and, went to the ice cream store., Brooke had her party but, none of her friends could sleepover., Sarah and Julie had a picnic and then rode bikes

Back

Mary swam in the pool, but she didn't have any of her friends with her to swim with.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where should a comma be inserted in the sentence: "Harold is an excellent singer and he can dance all of the latest dance moves."?

Back

Insert comma after the word "singer"

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where should the comma be placed in the sentence: "I want Harold to show me how to dance but I’m afraid to ask him."?

Back

Insert comma before the conjunction

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which sentence uses commas correctly? Options: Jim is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. , Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. , Jim, is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. , Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

Back

Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is a correctly punctuated compound sentence?

I wanted to go for a walk but it started raining.
She loves reading books, and she often visits the library.
He was tired he went to bed early.
The cat slept on the couch, the dog lay on the floor.

Back

She loves reading books, and she often visits the library.

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