Commas in a Series, Yes/No, & Tag Questions
My favorite fruits are strawberries blueberries and bananas.
My favorite fruits are strawberries, blueberries, and bananas.
After basketball practice I have to study for my math test.
After basketball practice, I have to study for my math test.
My dog is brown and he loves to play outside.
My dog is brown, and he loves to play outside.
Have you read this book Thomas?
Have you read this book, Thomas?
No I do not want to go to the movies tonight.
No, I do not want to go to the movies tonight.
When I get home I am going to ride my bike.
When I get home, I am going to ride my bike.
My brother's toy car is black and it can go very fast.
My brother's toy car is black, and it can go very fast.
Did you know Mr. Jones that I have an A in your class?
Did you know, Mr. Jones, that I have an A in your class?
Yes I know Jonathan.
Yes, I know Jonathan.
Because Martha sold the most Girl Scout cookies she won the prize.
Because Martha sold the most Girl Scout cookies, she won the prize.
I go to Porter Elementary School and I am in year 5.
I go to Porter Elementary, and I am in year 5.
"I was invited to Grace's house tomorrow" Mary said.
"I was invited to Grace's house tomorrow," Mary said.
You play in the band don't you?
You play in the band, don't you?
Since Tabitha started going to bed earlier she has not been late to school.
Since Tabitha started going to bed earlier, she has not been late to school.
I love to roller skate but I am not very good.
I love to roller skate, but I am not very good.
Janet asked "Will you be able to go to Grace's house?"
Janet asked, "Will you be able to go to Grace's house?"
I didn't see you at the grocery store did I?
I didn't see you at the grocery store, did I?
When my mom got home from work we surprised her with flowers chocolates and presents for her birthday.
(Bonus Points if you can place all of the commas correctly.)
When my mom got home from work, we surprised her with flowers, chocolates, and presents for her birthday.
I want to go to the beach but it is too cold.
I want to go to the beach, but it is too cold.
"I wish that I could" Mary said "but I am not feeling well."
"I wish that I could," Mary said, "but I am not feeling well."