Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

I like cheese, but not as much as Mrs. Dettmann likes chocolate.

I like cheese but not as much as Mrs. Dettmann likes chocolate.

I like cheese but, not as much as Mrs. Dettmann likes chocolate.

I like, cheese, but not as much as Mrs. Dettmann likes chocolate

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Cookies are good, yet milk is better for you.

Cookies are good yet milk is better for you.

Cookies are good yet, milk is better for you.

Cookies are good, yet, milk is better for you.

What is the definition of a comma?

a punctuation mark indicating a pause between parts of a sentence. It is also used to separate items in a list and to mark the place of thousands in a large numeral.

a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb or a word group, expressing a relation of place, time, circumstance, manner, cause, degree, etc.

a punctuation mark indicating.that a writer is introducing a quotation or a list of items.that a writer is separating two clauses of which the second expands or illustrates the first.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener and a piece of paper?

Amanda can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?

Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?

Amanda can you please bring me the, pencil, sharpener and a piece of paper?

Fix the sentence Even though people don’t think I am shy I am.

Insert comma after the word shy

Insert comma directly after "though"

Where should the comma go? Fortunately the vehicle worked well.

The sentence does not need commas

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

Jake, my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.

Jake my black, and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.

Jake my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.

Jake, my black and white cat loves to sleep on the couch next to me.

Which compound sentence is correct?

Everyone was busy, so I went to bowling alone.

I was tired from school,I had to go to class anyways.

I went to the store, I got chips.

The storm brought heavy rain but, a tornado did the most damage

Choose the sentence that correctly shows how to use a comma when listing items in a series.

I am going to brush my teeth, wash my face, and put on my pajamas before I go to sleep.

She likes to go to the movies, and eat a lot of popcorn.

My aunt has four daughters. Their names are Andrea, Michelle Rebecca, and Monica.

Would you like to eat pizza, spaghetti tacos, or chicken nuggets for lunch?

Which sentence has the correct placement of the comma?

Even though I forgot to take out the trash, my mom let me go to the party.

Even though I forgot to take out the trash my mom, let me go to the party.

Even though, I forgot to take out the trash my mom let me go to the party.

Even though I forgot, to take out the trash my mom let me go to the party.

All of the following sentences are punctuated correctly EXCEPT

My sister, sometimes is annoying.

Since I slept in, I had to rush.

Outside my window, there is a sunset.

Tomorrow, I will wash my new bike.

Identify the rule below that this sentence represents: Mr. Hall, who ordered another double anchovy pizza, claims to have a pet dolphin in his backyard pool.

Use a comma to separate non-essential information.

Use a comma to separate an independent clause from a dependent clause.

Use a comma to separate list of items in a series.

Which sentence is an example of the following rule: Use a comma to separate a direct address in a sentence.

Tom, can you show me how to do this math question?

Tom has a new Samsung phone to use for his online classes.

My Aunt is coming to spend a few days with us.

I live at 24 Comfort Cresent, Rosevale, St. James.

Which rule below identifies with the following sentence: I have not seen Jhon, but I will give him the message once I see him.

Use a comma to separate two independent clauses that are separated by a FANBOYS conjunction.

Use a comma to separate a dependent clause from an independent clause.

Use a comma to separate an introductory phrase from the rest of the sentence.

Use a comma to separate direct quotation from the rest of the sentence.

When do you use this type of rule: There were punch, cookies, and cake at the party.

When you are trying to do stuff

When separating a quote from a clause

When stating an introductory phrase

Harold is an excellent singer and he can dance all of the latest dance moves.

Insert comma before the conjunction (,and)

Insert comma after the conjunction (and,)

Harold is going to the prom with Kendra or Olivia.

nsert comma after the word prom

Insert comma before the conjunction

Insert comma after the conjunction

The rule of Putting Commas after Introductory Words or Phrases is demonstrated in which of the following sentences?

After school, Sophie liked to walk to the 5 and Dime.

Many swallows, finches, and robins nested high on the treetops.

Which sentence has the correct punctuation?

Linda, do you know who invented the first computer?

Linda do you know who invented the first computer?

Linda; do you know who invented the first computer?

Linda. Do you know who invented the first computer?

Which sentence has the correct punctuation?

Yes, I have visited our nation's capital.

Yes; I have visited our nation's capital.

Yes I have visited our nation's capital.

Yes. I have visited our nation's capital.

Because the city was experiencing dangerously low temperatures officials warned residents to stay inside.

Place a comma after temperatures

Place a comma after dangerously

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

He spent hours, for example, studying aspects of flight.

He spent hours for example, studying aspects of flight.

He spent hours, for example, studying aspects, of flight.

He, spent hours, for example studying aspects of flight.

Which properly uses the DIRECT ADDESS COMMA ?

Roxy, get your nose out of the recycling bin.

Roxy get your nose out of the recycling bin.

Roxy, get your, nose out of the recycling bin.

Which properly uses the APPOSITIVE COMMA?

Roxy, my Golden Retriever, is a therapy dog.

Roxy my Golden Retriever is a therapy dog.

Roxy, my Golden Retriever is a therapy dog.

Which properly uses the OXFORD COMMA?

Roxy, Benji, and Fido played in the park.

Roxy, Benji and Fido played in the park.

Roxy Benji, and Fido played in the park.

Which sentence uses punctuation correctly?

Finally, I would like to say that chocolate milk is not very healthy.

Finally I would like to say that chocolate milk is not very healthy.

Finally I would like to say that chocolate milk, is not very healthy.

Finally, I would like to say, that chocolate milk is not very healthy.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

At the ballpark, I enjoyed a delicious hot dog.

At the ballpark I enjoyed a delicious, hot dog.

At the ballpark I enjoyed a delicious, hot, dog.

At the ballpark I enjoyed a delicious hot dog.

Which sentence shows the correct comma usage.

My brother, a twenty-two-year-old male, graduated from college today

My brother a, twenty-two-year-old male graduated from college today.

My brother a twenty-two-year-old, male graduated from college today.

Commas in Isolation

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English

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9th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

L.6.2A, L.4.2C, L.4.2B

+20

Standards-aligned

Margaret Anderson

FREE Resource

50 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence is written correctly?

Wind power is cheaper cleaner and renewable.

Wind power is cheaper, cleaner and renewable.

Wind power is cheaper, cleaner, and renewable.

Wind power is cheaper cleaner, and renewable.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where should the comma be placed in this sentence?

Madison was born on, April 26, 2002.

Madison was born on, April 26 2002.

Madison was born on April 26 2002.

Madison was born on April 26, 2002.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Where should the comma be placed in this sentence?

The address is, 1714 North Harvey Street, Griffith Indiana.

The address is 1714 North Harvey Street, Griffith, Indiana.

The address is, 1714 North Harvey Street, Griffith, Indiana.

The address is 1714 North Harvey Street, Griffith Indiana.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these shows the correct usage of a comma in a sentence?

Richie asked for a dog cat and walrus for Christmas.

Richie asked for, a dog, cat and walrus for Christmas.

Richie asked for a dog, cat, and walrus for Christmas.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which shows the correct usage of a comma in a sentence?

After, the rock show the musicians headed to the diner for snacks.

After the rock show, the musicians headed to the diner for snacks.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these shows the correct usage of a comma?

First, I put on my fuzzy socks.

First I put on my fuzzy, socks.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these shows the correct usage of a comma in a sentence?

I think, I have a fever so I want to go home.

I think I have a fever, so I want to go home.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

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