How to Punctuate a Complex Sentence

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

John was delighted he got a part in the school play even though it was a small one.

• comma after delighted

• comma after part

• comma after though

• no comma needed

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

Because my pizza had gotten cold I heated it in the microwave.

• comma after Because

• comma after cold

• comma after heated

• no comma needed

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

Although Tommy studied for three hours he still didn't feel prepared for his algebra exam.

• comma after Although

• comma after studied

• comma after hours

• no comma needed

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

Alex forgot to feed the cat because he was playing his favorite game.

• comma after feed

• comma after cat

• comma after because

• no comma needed

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

Since Jamie wanted to go hang out with her friends she finished her homework and chores as quickly as possible.

• comma after out

• comma after friends

• comma after chores

• no comma needed

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

Sandy played with her little sister while she was at the park.

• comma after played

• comma after sister

• comma after while

• no comma needed

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

Under the current circumstances Maria won't be able to try out for cheer unless she raises her grades.

• comma after circumstances

• comma after cheer

• comma after unless

• no comma needed

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

If Jordan wants to be accepted into his college of choice he must raise his GPA to at least 3.1.

• comma after if

• comma after Jordan

• comma after choice

• no comma needed

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

Alexandra plans to go to the mall to buy a dress for the prom after school today.

• comma after plans

• comma after mall

• comma after after

• no comma needed

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

Before Christian can apply for a position as summer camp counselor he must get permission from his parents.

• comma after Before

• comma after position

• comma after counselor

• no comma needed

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A