How to Use Commas

Harold is going to the prom with Kendra or Olivia.

• nsert comma after the word prom

• Insert comma before the conjunction

• Insert comma after the conjunction

• No comma needed

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

The rule of Putting Commas after Introductory Words or Phrases is demonstrated in which of the following sentences? 

• Many swallows, finches, and robins nested high on the treetops.

• After school, Sophie liked to walk to the 5 and Dime.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence is correct?

• Mrs. Parra is traveling to California Washington D.C, and Pennsylvania.

•  Mrs. Parra is traveling to California, Washington D.C, and Pennsylvania. 

• Mrs. Parra is traveling to California, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania. 

•  Mrs. Parra, is traveling, to California, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. 

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Which sentences uses commas correctly (series)?

• I love to paint, read books, and eat pizza.

• I love to paint, read books and eat pizza

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Which sentences use a comma correctly (two independent clauses + FANBOYS)?

• I threw hot water into the air, but it turned into snow.

• I threw hot water into the air but it turned into snow.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentences use a comma correctly (Front SWABI)?

• Because glass is sharp I do not step on it, in my bare feet.

• Because glass is sharp, I do not step on it in my bare feet.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentences use a comma correctly (appositive phrases)?

• Pineapples, the yellow fruit, should be eaten after you take the rind off of them.

• Pineapples the yellow fruit should be eaten, after you take the rind off of them.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentences use a comma correctly (Middle SWABI)?

• Nobody likes me, when I act like a jerk.

• Nobody likes me when I act like a jerk.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentences use a comma correctly (interruption)?

• Mrs. Prosen surprisingly enjoys making these games.

• Mrs. Prosen, surprisingly, enjoys making these games.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

How many commas should be added to this sentence? I need to stop by the store to pick up tortillas grated cheese tomatoes ground beef and jalapenos.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A