Comma Rules #1: Review

(1) He whispered "be careful, someone is watching us."

• add a comma after whispered

• delete the comma after careful

• change the period to a question mark

• no change needed

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

(10) The scientists worked late in the lab, and made an important discovery.

• delete the comma after lab

• no change needed

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

(3) Our history book states "the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776."

• add a comma after states

• no change needed

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

(5) We wanted to watch the new movie, but all the tickets were sold out.

• delete the comma after movie

• no change needed

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

(2) The news article explained "many scientists are concerned about climate change."

• add a comma after explained

• no change needed

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

(8) The storm clouds gathered quickly but didn’t bring any rain until much later.

• insert a comma after quickly

• no change needed

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

(6) Although I am usually focused, I made a list of groceries but I forgot to bring it to the store.

• insert a comma after groceries

• no change needed

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

(4) My grandmother always says, "hard work pays off in the end."

• delete the comma after says

• no change needed

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

(7) Even though he woke up early, he missed the bus, so he had to walk to school.

• delete the comma after bus

• no change needed

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

(9) You can join us for dinner or meet us at the movie theater afterward.

• insert a comma after dinner

• no change needed

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A