Twelve Comma Rules

Which sentence shows a comma seperating a quotation from the rest of the sentence?

• The boy watched his mother, and wondered "Could I ever be that strong?"

• "Today, will be rainy" the weatherman said with a frown.

• "I hope we have time for snack" said, the child.

• "Okay," spoke the teacher excitedly, "Time's up!"

Which sentence uses a comma to seperate the name of a city from country or state?

• We are moving to, Spokane Washington.

• I live in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

• I visited Florence Italy, last summer.

• The hurricanes, hit Tulsa Oklahoma, and Destin Florida.

Which sentence uses a comma to seperate the day of the week, month, and year?

• I will be sixteen on Tuesday the 6th of, July 1582.

• Tomorrow will be Sunday, December 2.

• George Washington was born on February, 22 1732.

• September, 11 2001 is a date that will be remembered

Which sentence is written correctly?

• I want to go to Orlando Florida.

• I want to go to, Orlando, Florida.

• I want to go to Orlando, Florida.

Which sentence shows a comma seperating extra information about the subject?

• John, my friend is sitting on that chair.

• My favorite color, navy blue, is very popular.

• My brother on the other hand, does not like milk.

• My car a 2008, Honda Accord is very fast.

COMMAS are used in a sentence to--

• Ask a question

• Provide a complete stop

• Give excitement or enthusiasm

• Provide a pause.

Which of the following cities/states is using the PROPER needed commas?

• In Sandusky, Ohio travelers can find Cedar Point.

• In Sandusky, Ohio, travelers can find Cedar Point.

• In ,Sandusky Ohio travelers can find Cedar Point.

• In Sandusky Ohio, travelers can find Cedar Point.

Which of the following sentences uses commas properly with a LIST or SERIES of THREE OR MORE?

• My favorite animals are sea turtles, sea horses and penguins.

• My favorite animals are sea turtles sea horses, and, penguins.

• My favorite animals are sea turtle sea horses and penguins.

• My favorite animals are sea turtles, sea horses, and penguins.

Which sentence uses a comma to separate items in a list?

• A) I bought apples oranges and bananas.

• B) I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

• C) I bought apples oranges, and bananas.

• D) I bought, apples, oranges and bananas.

Which sentence uses a comma to separate two independent clauses?

• A) I wanted to go for a walk, but it was raining.

• B) I wanted to go for a walk but, it was raining.

• C) I wanted to go for a walk but it was raining.

• D) I wanted, to go for a walk but it was raining.