GN Comma Rules Review 3

Which sentence avoids a comma splice?

• Zayd loves reading books about equality, he finds them inspiring.

• Zayd loves reading books about equality and he finds them inspiring.

• Zayd loves reading books about equality, and he finds them inspiring.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence correctly uses commas in a list (Oxford comma)?

• Harmony brought cookies, cocoa, and board games to the party.

• Harmony brought cookies, cocoa and board games to the party.

• Harmony brought cookies cocoa, and board games to the party.

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Which sentence correctly places a comma after an introductory phrase?

• Before the new year begins Bailey plans to write her goals.

• Before the new year begins, Bailey plans to write her goals.

• Before the new year begins, Bailey, plans to write her goals.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence avoids a comma splice?

• Isaiah made plans for a study group, and everyone agreed to join.

• Isaiah made plans for a study group, everyone agreed to join.

• Isaiah made plans for a study group and everyone agreed to join.

Which sentence correctly uses commas in a list (Oxford comma)?

• Sol enjoys reading, painting and playing the guitar.

• Sol enjoys reading, painting, and playing the guitar.

• Sol enjoys reading painting, and playing the guitar.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Which sentence correctly places a comma after an introductory phrase?

• After reviewing their notes Sol felt ready for the test.

• After reviewing their notes, Sol felt ready for the test.

• After reviewing their notes Sol, felt ready for the test.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence avoids a comma splice?

• Conor studied for hours, he wanted to be prepared for his exams.

• Conor studied for hours and he wanted to be prepared for his exams.

• Conor studied for hours, and he wanted to be prepared for his exams.

Which sentence correctly uses commas in a list (Oxford comma)?

• Ma'Leah values honesty, kindness, and perseverance.

• Ma'Leah values honesty, kindness and perseverance.

• Ma'Leah values honesty kindness, and perseverance.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Which sentence correctly places a comma after an introductory phrase?

• Before starting her essay Harmony created a detailed outline.

• Before starting her essay, Harmony created a detailed outline.

• Before starting her essay Harmony, created a detailed outline.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence avoids a comma splice?

• Fin wrote a heartfelt letter, and they gave it to their best friend.

• Fin wrote a heartfelt letter, they gave it to their best friend.

• Fin wrote a heartfelt letter and they gave it to their best friend.