Commas, Phrases, Clauses, and Business Writing

Which is a correct way to use a comma?

• a to separate three or more items in a list

• b to mark the end of a question or sentence

• C. to start a sentence, paragraph, or essay

• D. to describe a person, place, thing, or idea

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

3 Which is the subject of this sentence? Grandpop gives Moby a new book.

• A Grandpop

• B Moby

• C book

• D gives

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

1.Which sentence is CORRECT?

• A. During the rainstorm the streets flooded.

• B. The cat climbed up a tree, and it got stuck.

• C. I want to play but I have to do homework.

• D. She walked to school and he took the bus.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

2 How can you combine these sentences using a comma? Moby won two points. Mia won four points.

• A. Moby won two points, and Mia won four points.

• B. Moby won two points and, Mia won four points.

• C. Moby won two points, Mia won four points.

• D. Moby and Mia won two points, four points.

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CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.2B

4 Which sentence has a comma in the INCORRECT place?

• A. After you write, you should proofread your work.

• B. Look for mistakes in punctuation and grammar.

• C. If you make changes, be sure to write clearly.

• D. You can ask a friend, to help check your writing.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

5. Which sentence has TWO clauses?

• A. The sweater is red, green, and blue.

• B. I like to play soccer and basketball.

• C. He wants to draw, and I want to paint.

• D. Moby forgot to bring his homework.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B