Commas in Letters and Dates

Which parts of a letter should have a comma?

• Signature

• Greeting

• Closing

• Date

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

Does this letter use commas correctly?

Dear Elaine

Thank you for the gift!

Your friend, Stacy

• yes

• no

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Does this letter use commas correctly?

Dear Grandma Mary,

I'm sending you a hug.

Love Stacy

• yes

• no

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Does this letter use commas correctly?

Dear Sam,

Thank you for coming!

Cheers, Stacy

• yes

• no

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Does a comma belong there?

Dear Grandma Mary___

• yes

• no

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Does a comma belong here?

Sincerely___ Jordan Smith

• yes

• no

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

• Today is Thursday February, 16 2021.

• Today is Thursday February 16, 2021.

• Today is, Thursday February, 16 2021.

• Today is Thursday, February 16, 2021.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

Which date is written correctly?

• June 23, 2012

• June 23 2012

• June, 23 2012

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

Which phrase below would be used as a greeting in a friendly letter?

• Hi There,

• Your Friend,

• Thinking of you,

• Love,

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2B

Which phrase below would be used as a closing in a friendly letter?

• Hello,

• Hi There,

• Your Friend,

• Good morning,

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2B