Comma Usage Review

Dalton, who enjoys football is a student in Mr. Heck's period 1 & 2 literacy class.

• Correct

• Incorrect

Which of the following is incorrect?

• Claire, an excellent softball player on team 8D, is a huge fan of Netflix.

• If Reagan studies hard for the math test, she certainly will do well on it!

• The family saw the flames, called 9-1-1 and waited for help.

• The band played a beautiful song, and the audience applauded loudly.

Which of the following sentences below is correct?

• New York City is known for its delicious cuisine, and its famous, world-renowned shows.

• We explored the dark, gloomy house on Halloween, but my brother and his friends were too frightened to come with us.

• When Mrs. Fogle shut the door, all the noise from the hallway stopped, the students were then able to focus.

• Since Adam practiced all summer; he knew he would make the team in the Fall.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which of the following sentences below is correct?

• Kyle was nervous for his presentation, however, he delivered a wonderful engaging speech.

• I ate so much Thanksgiving food, but somehow wanted more!

• Do you mind, Nick, if I project your response on the board?

• On the the wall of his tomb there is a painting of King Tut.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following is incorrect?

• Emma, would you mind singing a solo on Broadway?

• Did Guarav, a kind 8th grade boy, play Fortnite for a whole fortnight (term that means two weeks)?

• If Kevin eats all the lollipops, Mr. Heck will be immensely agitated!

• In Hillsborough, NJ excited students go to school each and every day.

Mrs. Dolly is a geography expert. She was, however, stumped by Erik's thought-provoking question.

• Correct

• Incorrect

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

When Sophia wrote an excellent response Mr. Heck posted her clever, funny Monday memoir on the Wall of Fame.

• Correct

• Incorrect

Commas are always needed before words like "and," "but," and "so."

• TRUE

• FALSE

Lifting weights, eating healthy foods like fruits and vegetables, and sleeping eight hours each night are beneficial habits, and should be followed by everyone.

• Correct

• Incorrect

Which of the following sentences below is correct?

• The children need to go to bed early, or will be tired in the morning.

• Montreal, Quebec is a fun beautiful city in Canada, and I think you should visit this summer!

• Can you, Michelle grab my water bottle?

• Rihanna is a singer, and Carson Wentz is an athlete.