Comma Conjunction

When you've finished your homework, you can watch a movie.

• The comma is used to set off a region.

• The comma is used to set off a direct quote.

• The comma is used to separate two clauses when the sentence begins with a subordinating conjunction.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

While you watch the movie, you can eat popcorn.

• The comma is used to set off a region.

• The comma is used to set off a direct quote.

• The comma is used to separate two clauses when the sentence begins with a subordinating conjunction.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Where should the comma go in the following compound sentence?
He signed a tennis ball for her yet he didn't ask her to dinner.

• before for

• after for

• before yet

• after yet

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Where should the comma go in the following sentence?
Take Kleenex with you for your nose is sure to run and drip during the play.

• before for

• after for

• before and

• after and

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

• Jim is very bold and smart and he doesn't always say nice things to people. 

• Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 

• Jim, is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 

• Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

In a compound sentence, the comma comes ______________ the coordinating conjunction.

• after

• before

• there is no comma

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What sentence structure is created when you join two independent clauses with a comma and coordinating conjunction?

• simple sentence

• compound sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

When I join two independent clauses together with a comma, I also need a _________________________.

• subordinating conjunction

• coordinating conjunction

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

What punctuation is missing in the following compound sentence?
I don't like my meat overcooked and tough nor do I like my milk warm.

• semicolon

• comma

• period

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Does this sentence need a comma?
I wanted to go to the store but I decided to stay home instead.

• Yes 

• No

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A