Comma Rules #s 6-10 Practice

Which option correctly shows the comma rule for direct or divided quotations?

• John said "I want to go home."

• My teacher said, "Study hard for the upcoming test".

• She said I can't wait to go on vacation.

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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 option correctly demonstrates the comma rule for separating independent clauses?

• I like to play soccer, and basketball.

• I like to play soccer, basketball, and tennis.

• I like to play soccer, and my brother enjoys basketball.

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Which option correctly uses a comma with an introductory word or phrase?

• I went to the park and played with my friends, yesterday.

• After school, we went to the movies.

• The dog ran fast and caught the frisbee.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which option correctly shows the comma rule for parenthetical expressions?

• The football game on Saturday was exciting and intense.

• My best friend, Sarah, is coming over today.

• I enjoy reading books, and playing video games.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which option correctly shows the comma rule for the closing of letters?

• Sincerely George

• Sincerely, George

• Sincerely, George,

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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 option correctly shows the comma rule for direct or divided quotations?

• He said, "I will be late for the meeting" so don't start without me.

• I love to eat pizza and ice cream.

• "Sit in your assigned seat tomorrow," the teacher continued, "because there will be a substitute."

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which conjunction cannot be used to separate two independent clauses in a sentence?

• and

• for

• or

• because

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

In which of the following options is the comma used correctly with an introductory phrase?

• Running to catch the bus, my hat flew off.

• Running to catch the bus my hat flew off.

• Running to catch the bus my, hat flew off.

• Running, to catch the bus my hat flew off.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following options demonstrates the correct use of a comma with a parenthetical expression?

• John, who is my best friend, will be coming over.

• John who is my best friend will be coming over.

• John who is, my best friend will be coming over.

• John who is my best friend, will be coming over.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following options demonstrates the correct use of a comma in a salutation?

• Dear; Mr. Smith

• Dear Mr. Smith,

• Dear, Mr. Smith,

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CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A