Offset Interruption Commas

Which sentence demonstrates using a comma before a conjunction. 

• Mark, my bald neighbor, has a dog named Gracie.
• Why, I wish all views were as beautiful as this! 
• I have to complete my math homework, and study for my comma test. 
• Dear Grandma, 

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

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

• vehicle, 
•  worked, 
• Fortunately, 
• The  sentence does not need commas

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

Which sentence demonstrates using commas to separate items in a series? 

• The zoo director had to feed the animals, guide visitors, and keep the grounds safe and clean. 
• We planned a road trip, so we packed lots of snacks. 
• Good morning, please get out a book and read for the first 10 minutes of class. 
• The time of our club meeting, by the way, has changed to 5:00

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CCSS.L.7.2A

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.1.2C

Which sentence uses the commas correctly? 

• Lisa, who was wearing a new dress yelled at the waiter who spilled the water on her.
•  Lisa who, was wearing a new dress yelled at the waiter, who spilled water on her. 
• Lisa, who was wearing a new dress, yelled at the waiter who spilled the water on her. 
• Lisa, who was wearing a new dress, yelled at the waiter, who spilled the water on her. 

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

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. 

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

A comma should be used after the salutation of a letter and after the closing. 
Example:
Dear Mrs. Parra,
Sincerely,

• True 
• False 

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.2.2B

Where should the comma be placed? 
I attend school in Neosho Missouri.  

• school, 
• I, 
• Neosho, 
• in, 

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

Which sentence demonstrates using a comma to set off an expression that interrupts a sentence? 

• No one claimed the lost dog that I found, so I decided to keep her. 
• Running across the lawn, a squirrel caught Nala's attention. 
• P.O. Box 338, 
• My burger, to tell the truth, is overcooked. 

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

Which sentence is correct? 

• You have to drive through Flagstaff, Arizona to get to the Grand Canyon. 
• You have to drive through Flagstaff Arizona to get to the Grand Canyon. 
• You have to drive, through Flagstaff, Arizona, to get to the Grand Canyon. 
• You have to drive through Flagstaff, Arizona, to get to the Grand Canyon. 

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

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?

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C