Punctuation & Capitalization

COMMAS are used in a sentence to--

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• Provide a complete stop

• Give excitement or enthusiasm

• Provide a pause.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

How many items need to be in a SERIES or LIST to use COMMAS?

• Zero

• One

• Two

• Three or more

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY: Which of the following is an INTRODUCTORY or TRANSITION PHRASE?

• Therefore,

• However,

• Also,

• In addition,

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which of the following dates is using the PROPER needed commas?

• On September 11 2021 it had been 20 years since 9/11.

• On September 11, 2021 it had been 20 years since 9/11.

• On September, 11 2021 it had been 20 years since 9/11.

• On September 11, 2021, it had been 20 years since 9/11.

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CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following cities/states is using the PROPER needed commas?

• In Sandusky, Ohio travelers can find Cedar Point.

• In Sandusky, Ohio, travelers can find Cedar Point.

• In ,Sandusky Ohio travelers can find Cedar Point.

• In Sandusky Ohio, travelers can find Cedar Point.

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CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following sentences uses commas properly with a LIST or SERIES of THREE OR MORE?

• My favorite animals are sea turtles, sea horses and penguins.

• My favorite animals are sea turtles sea horses, and, penguins.

• My favorite animals are sea turtle sea horses and penguins.

• My favorite animals are sea turtles, sea horses, and penguins.

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Which of the following sentences uses commas properly with a DIRECT QUOTATION?

• "Fun Friday is next Friday" she said "I can't wait."

• "Fun Friday is next Friday," she said "I can't wait."

• "Fun Friday is next Friday," she said, "I can't wait."

• ",Fun Friday is next Friday," she said ",I can't wait."

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CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A

What is an INTERRUPTOR?

• Something that makes the sentence run smooth

• Something that disrupts the flow of the sentence or makes it choppy

• Something that completely changes the whole sentence.

• Something that you absolutely need in a sentence.

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CCSS.L.5.1A

What comma rule is NOT being followed?

Veteran's Day was on November 11 2022 this year.

• When a sentence begins with an introductory phrase or transition.

• Use a comma between two adjectives (describing words) when the word and can be used in its place.

• Use a comma to interrupt direct quotations or before or after a direct quotation.

• Use a comma to separate the day of the month from the year and after the year if the sentence continues.

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CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A

Select the correctly punctuated sentence.

• We ask; therefore, that you keep this matter confidential.
• We ask, therefore; that you keep this matter confidential.
• We ask, therefore, that you keep this matter confidential.
• We ask: therefore, that you keep this matter confidential.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A