Comma Rules Review

Which comma rule is demonstrated in the sentence?

Mr. Grove's dog, Hercules, was born in Florida.

• separating three or more items in a list

• separating two or more adjectives before a noun

• separating an interrupter from the rest of the sentence

• separating two independent clauses

Which comma rule is demonstrated in the sentence?

Mr. Mouser ate two donuts, a pizza, and an ice cream cake.

• separating three or more items in a list

• separating an interrupter from the rest of a sentence

• separating two or more adjectives before a noun

• separating two independent clauses

Which comma rule is demonstrated in the sentence?

We can stop running, Mr. Hamer, whenever you need a break.

• separating three or more items in a list

• separating two or more adjectives before a noun

• separating an interrupter from the rest of a sentence

• commas when speaking directly to someone

Which comma rule is demonstrated in the sentence?

Teo scored the game-winning goal, and the crowd went wild!

• separating three or more items in a list

• separating two or more adjectives before a noun

• separating an interrupter from the rest of the sentence

• separating two independent clauses

Which comma rule is demonstrated in the sentence?

Olivia and Maggie are talented, strong gymnasts.

• separating three or more items in a list

• separating two or more adjectives before a noun

• separating an interrupter from the rest of the sentence

• separating two independent clauses

Which comma rule is demonstrated in the sentence?

My neighbor, the one with the pool, invites me over to swim every summer.

• separating three or more items in a list

• separating two or more adjectives before a noun

• separating an interrupter from the rest of the sentence

• separating two independent clauses

Which comma rule is demonstrated in the sentence?

The eighth graders went to Washington DC, Boston, and New York City for Spring Break.

• separating three or more items in a list

• separating two or more adjectives before a noun

• separating an interrupter from the rest of the sentence

• separating two independent clauses

Which comma rule is demonstrated in the sentence?

Caroline has a sweet, fluffy kitten.

• separating three or more items in a list

• separating two or more adjectives before a noun

• separating an interrupter from the rest of a sentence

• commas when speaking directly to someone

Are the commas correct in this sentence?
We have sweet, chocolaty cake for dessert.

• Yes
• No

Are the commas correct in this sentence?
For my birthday my parents got me books, candy sneakers and a cell phone.

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

For my birthday my parents got me books, candy, sneakers, and a cell phone.

(Put commas between all items in a list of 3 or more things.)