Commas

How many different comma rules are there?

• 7 rules

• 8 rules

• 9 rules

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What is the comma rule used in the sentence below?

He walked down the street, and he turned the corner.

• use a comma after an introductory clause or phrase

• use a comma before coordinating conjunctions

• use a comma between items in a list

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What is the comma rule used in the sentence below?

Near the bottom of the stream, the park rangers discovered a gold mine.

• use a comma after an introductory clause or phrase

• use a comma before coordinating conjunctions

• use a comma between items in a list

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What is the comma rule used in the sentence below?

We bought apples, oranges, grapes, and bananas at the store.

• use a comma after an introductory clause or phrase

• use a comma before coordinating conjunctions

• use a comma between items in a list

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

What is the comma rule used in the sentence below?

John, who spent all day fishing, is back at work.

• use a comma to set off direct quotations

• use a comma to set off nonrestrictive clauses

• use a comma to set off a noun or noun phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What is the comma rule used in the sentence below?

Mary said, “I don’t like concerts because the music is too loud.”

• use a comma to set off direct quotations

• use a comma to set off nonrestrictive clauses

• use a comma to set off a noun or noun phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What is the comma rule used in the sentence below?

The teacher, Mr. Brown, teaches gym.

• use a comma to set off direct quotations

• use a comma to set off nonrestrictive clauses

• use a comma to set off a noun or noun phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What is the comma rule used in the sentence below?

I think you went the wrong way, Ethan.

• use a comma to set off nonrestrictive clauses

• use the comma to address the person you are speaking to

• use a comma to set off direct quotations

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What is the comma rule used in the sentence below?

On March 16th, 2022, we are in Miss Mordaunt’s classroom.

• use a comma to set off nonrestrictive clauses

• use commas with dates, titles, numbers, and addresses

• use a comma to set off direct quotations

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A

What is the comma rule used in the sentence below?

Sandra Balinsky, MD, is appointed to the school board.

• use a comma to set off nonrestrictive clauses

• use commas with dates, titles, numbers, and addresses

• use a comma to set off direct quotations

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A