Comma Rules in Simple Sentences

Which comma rule is being used in the following sentence?

When Evan was ready to iron, his cat tripped on the cord.

• listing

• between 2 adjectives

• introduction

• interruption

• direct address

Which comma rule is being used in the following sentence?

The New York Jets, the underdogs, surprised everyone by winning the Super Bowl.

• listing

• direct address

• appositive

• introduction

• interruption

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which comma rule is being used in the following sentence?

John, I think you’re wrong.

• direct address

• introduction

• listing

• between 2 adjectives

• appositive

Which commas rule is being used in the following sentence?

Mary promised that she would be a good girl, that she would not bite her brother, and that she would not climb onto the television.

• direct address

• between 2 adjectives

• introduction

• interruption

• listing

Which comma rule is being used in the following sentence?

When I finally arrived, I was embarrassed since I had to walk in after class had already started.

• interruption

• listing

• introduction

• appositive

• between 2 adjectives

Which comma rule is being used in the following sentence?

I am glad, however, that I made it through the race.

• introduction

• appositive

• interruption

• between 2 sentences

• listing

Which comma rule is being used in the following sentence?

Alex painted the fence white, blue, and green.

• appositive

• direct address

• listing

• between 2 adjectives

• interruption

Which comma rule is being used in the following sentence?

Ms. Thompson, my English teacher, says we have to learn how to use commas correctly.

• listing

• appositive

• interruption

• introduction

• between 2 adjectives

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which comma rule is being used in the following sentence?

The kind, hard-working teachers at Ericson Academy care for each of their students.

• appositive

• direct address

• interruption

• introduction

• between 2 adjectives

Which comma rule is being used in the following sentence?

Brett Favre, as you know, was the quarter back for the Green Bay Packers.

• introduction

• appositive

• interruption

• listing

• direct address