Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Since 1987, scientists have been suggesting we switch to cleaner fuel.

Since 1987 scientists have been suggesting we switch to cleaner fuel sources.

Since 1987 scientists have been suggesting we switch to cleaner, fuel sources.

Since 1987 scientists have been, suggesting we switch to cleaner fuel sources.

Which is the correct use of a comma with a coordinating conjunction?

Reginald had a bad habit of being late for work, so the company fired him and hired the new guy.

Reginald had a bad habit of being late for work so, the company fired him and hired the new guy.

Reginald had a bad habit of being late for work so the company fired him and hired the new guy.

Reginald had a bad habit of being late for work, so, the company fired him and hired the new guy.

Which sentence uses commas correct?

Nervously, I ran to the supermarket.

Nervously I ran, to the supermarket.

Nervously I ran to the, supermarket.

Nervously, I ran to the, supermarket.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a comma after an introductory element.

During the summer months, I enjoy going to the beach.

After, we finished dinner we went for a walk.

Running through the park she spotted a deer.

Quickly he grabbed, his coat before heading out.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Before the storm began, I latched all of the windows tight.

Before the storm began I latched all of the windows tight.

Before, the storm began, I latched all of the windows tight.

Before the storm began, I latched, all of, the windows tight.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

While the wind howled, the dog hid in the bathroom

While the wind howled the dog hid in the bathroom.

While, the wind howled the dog hid in the bathroom

While the wind howled the dog hid, in the bathroom

Which of the following sentences use commas correctly to set off non-essential information?

B) The movie, which was directed by Steven Spielberg, won an award.

B) The movie which was directed by Steven Spielberg won an award.

C) She wore a red dress, to the party.

A) The book, that I borrowed from the library, is due tomorrow.

Rule for compound sentences: Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction (and, but, yet, so, or nor, for) when it joins two complete ideas (independent clauses). Which is correct?

You can go shopping with me, or you can go to a movie alone.

You can go shopping with me or, you can go to a movie alone.

Rule for complex sentences: If the dependent clause comes before the independent clause, separate it with a comma. Which is correct?

Because of the thunderstorm, our flight has been delayed.

Because of the thunderstorm our flight has been delayed.

Because, of the thunderstorm ,our flight has been delayed.

Because of the thunderstorm our flight, has been delayed.

Rule for introductory words/phrases: Use a comma after an introductory clause or phrase. Which is correct?

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

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

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

Rule: If you have two or more adjectives in a row, put a comma in between them if you can switch the adjectives around and the sentence still makes sense. Which is correct?

I hate hot, muggy days like this.

I hate hot muggy days like this

I hate hot, muggy, days like this

How do commas help in improving the readability of a sentence?

Commas indicate pauses, separate items in a list, and clarify sentence structure.

Commas are unnecessary and make sentences confusing

Commas are used to highlight the main idea of a sentence

Commas are only used in formal writing

I'm telling you, Peter, you did great in the game last night.

I'm telling you, Peter you did great in the game last night.

I'm telling you Peter, you did great in the game last night.

I'm telling you Peter you did great in the game last night.

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Where does the comma go in this sentence?
Jerry had three blue pens for class.

Comma between three and blue.

Commas between blue and pens.

Comma after Jerry.

No comma needed.

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Andrew, is my favorite student.

Andrew, a fifth grade student is my favorite.

Andrew, a fifth grade student, is my favorite.

Andrew a fifth grade student is my favorite.

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Commas for Clarity

Where does the comma go in this sentence?Jerry had three blue pens for class.

This sentence is punctuated correct. True or false?Benjamin had seven hard, crusty sandwiches.

Where should the comma go in the sentence below?From the first floor of her house she could see the rabbit in the yard.

Where should the comma go in the sentence below?The roller coaster was stuck upside down and he fainted.

Which sentence is correct?

Which sentence is correct?

Which version of the sentence is correct?

This sentence is correct: true or false?My cat Sassy needs to lose weight.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Which is the correct use of a comma with a coordinating conjunction?

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Where does the comma go in this sentence?
Jerry had three blue pens for class.

This sentence is punctuated correct. True or false?
Benjamin had seven hard, crusty sandwiches.

Where should the comma go in the sentence below?

From the first floor of her house she could see the rabbit in the yard.

Where should the comma go in the sentence below?

The roller coaster was stuck upside down and he fainted.

This sentence is correct: true or false?

My cat Sassy needs to lose weight.

Which is the correct use of a comma
with a coordinating conjunction?