Using Commas with Introductory Elements

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• Although Mary loved her little lamb, she loved lamb chops more.

• Although Mary loved her little lamb she loved lamb chops more.

• Although Mary, loved her little lamb she loved lamb chops more.

• Although Mary loved, her little lamb she loved lamb chops more.

Which sentence has the correct punctuation?

• Although she knew nothing about the topic. Allison decided to volunteer for the speech anyway.

• Although she knew nothing about the topic, Allison decided to volunteer for the speech anyway.

• Although she knew nothing about the topic; Allison decided to volunteer for the speech anyway.

• Although she knew nothing about the topic Allison decided to volunteer for the speech anyway.

Identify the sentence that correctly uses commas in a compound sentence with an introductory element.

• After the meeting, I want to discuss the budget, and I need your input on the proposal.

• After the meeting I want to discuss the budget and I need your input on the proposal.

• After the meeting, I want to discuss the budget and, I need your input on the proposal.

• After the meeting, I want to discuss the budget and I need your input on the proposal.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Identify the sentence that correctly uses commas for both introductory elements and compound sentences.

• While I was cooking, the phone rang but I didn't answer it.

• While I was cooking the phone rang, but I didn't answer it.

• While I was cooking, the phone rang, but I didn't answer it.

• While I was cooking the phone rang but, I didn't answer it.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Rewrite the sentence below adding a comma where needed.

After the movie we are planning to stop and get some pizza for dinner.

Rewrite the sentence below adding a comma where needed.

Before you leave for school grab a jacket and an umbrella in case it rains.

Rewrite the sentence below adding a comma where needed.

However you will still be expected to finish the essay before Friday.

Rewrite the sentence below adding a comma where needed.

Unless the rain stops soon the football game next weekend will have to be postponed.

Rewrite the sentence below adding a comma where needed.

Because she wanted to be considered for the job Ellen filled out an application form and returned it to the manager.

Rewrite the sentence below adding a comma where needed.

Unfortunately we will not be able to make our flight to Hawaii this morning.