Use a comma after an introductory word, phrase, or clause.

Comma + Coordinating Conjunction (FANBOY)

Use a comma to set off a nonessential phrase or clause (a word or phrase that interrupts the flow of the sentence).

Comma + Coordinating Conjunction (FANBOY)

Use a comma to set off a phrase that is added after an independent clause and is preceded by a comma.

Comma + Coordinating Conjunction (FANBOY)

Use commas to separate three or more:

Comma + Coordinating Conjunction (FANBOY)

Use a comma and a coordinating conjunction to make a compound sentence.

Comma + Coordinating Conjunction (FANBOYS)

Choose the option that uses all commas correctly.

The pitcher's fastball was losing velocity, so he needed to develop better off-speed pitches.

The pitcher's fastball was losing velocity so he needed to develop better off-speed pitches.

The pitcher's fastball was losing velocity, he needed to develop better off-speed pitches.

Choose the option that uses all commas correctly.

John is in town but won't be here until tomorrow.

John is in town, but won't be here until tomorrow.

Choose the option that uses all commas correctly.

John walked to the back of his car and grabbed his backpack out of the trunk.

John walked to the back of his car, and grabbed his backpack out of the trunk.

Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

I might not arrive on time; however, my wife will be there early.

I might not arrive on time however my wife will be there early.

I might not arrive on time however, my wife will be there early.

Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

Rebecca loves to swim; Harriet prefers to hike.

Rebecca loves to swim Harriet prefers to hike.

Rebecca loves to swim, Harriet prefers to hike.

Brent and Steve's locker was jammed.

E. If two or more people share possession of something, you only need to use an apostrophe with name of the last owner mentioned.

A. To show possession, use an 's after any singular noun or any word that does not end in s.

B. To show possession, use an s’ if a plural word ends in s.

C. Use an apostrophe in contractions.

D. Avoid using an apostrophe when using a possessive pronoun.

The school's parking lot is being resurfaced.

A. To show possession, use an 's after any singular noun or any word that does not end in s.

B. To show possession, use an s’ if a plural word ends in s.

C. Use an apostrophe in contractions.

D. Avoid using an apostrophe when using a possessive pronoun.

E. If two or more people share possession of something, you only need to use an apostrophe with name of the last owner mentioned.

The team lost its captain.

D. Avoid using an apostrophe when using a possessive pronoun.

A. To show possession, use an 's after any singular noun or any word that does not end in s.

B. To show possession, use an s’ if a plural word ends in s.

C. Use an apostrophe in contractions.

E. If two or more people share possession of something, you only need to use an apostrophe with name of the last owner mentioned.

Andrew's and Aaron's wallets are missing.

F. If each person individually possesses something, you need to use an apostrophe with each name.

A. To show possession, use an 's after any singular noun or any word that does not end in s.

B. To show possession, use an s’ if a plural word ends in s.

C. Use an apostrophe in contractions.

D. Avoid using an apostrophe when using a possessive pronoun.

All of the teachers' desks were moved into the hall.

B. To show possession, use an s’ if a plural word ends in s.

A. To show possession, use an 's after any singular noun or any word that does not end in s.

C. Use an apostrophe in contractions.

D. Avoid using an apostrophe when using a possessive pronoun.

E. If two or more people share possession of something, you only need to use an apostrophe with name of the last owner mentioned.

He won't listen to your complaints.

C. Use an apostrophe in contractions.

A. To show possession, use an 's after any singular noun or any word that does not end in s.

B. To show possession, use an s’ if a plural word ends in s.

D. Avoid using an apostrophe when using a possessive pronoun.

E. If two or more people share possession of something, you only need to use an apostrophe with name of the last owner mentioned.

Choose the option that uses apostrophes correctly.

Jerry's textbook is missing pages and its cover is ripped.

Jerrys textbook is missing pages, and it's cover is ripped.

Jerrys' textbook is missing pages, and its cover is ripped.

Jerry's textbook is missing pages, and it's cover is ripped.

Choose the option that uses apostrophes correctly.

All of the players’ uniforms were left behind. (multiple players)

All of the player's uniforms were left behind. (multiple players)

All of the players uniforms were left behind. (multiple players)

All of the players’ uniforms' were left behind. (multiple players)

Choose the option that uses apostrophes correctly.

Tess's watch is over there on the counter.

Tess's watch is over they're on the counter.

Tess' watch is over there on the counter.

Tess watch is over their on the counter.

Choose the option that uses apostrophes correctly.

It's unfortunate that you didn’t hear the minister's speech.

Its unfortunate that you didn’t hear the ministers’ speech.

It's unfortunate that you didnt hear the minsters’s speech.

Its unfortunate that you didn’t hear the minister' speech.

Final: Grammar Practice

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Having submitted his essay, ANDREW EXPECTED TO RECEIVE A GOOD GRADE.

AFTER YOU WALK THE DOG, you may take a nap.

After you walk the dog, YOU MAY TAKE A NAP.

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MARCUS HAS A CRUSH ON SALLY, a strikingly-beautiful girl.

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