Lists
Independent Clauses
Using Commas in Quotes
100


My three favorite foods are pasta pizza and ice cream.




My three favorite foods are pasta, pizza, and ice cream.


100

I like to run but not when it’s hot.


I like to run, but not when it’s hot.


100

“Gas is too expensive” said the experienced driver.


“Gas is too expensive,” said the experienced driver.


200

I need to call Sally Tom Brad and Kelly about the party.



I need to call Sally, Tom, Brad, and Kelly about the party.


200


Karen wants to go to the farm yet her sister does not like farms.


Karen wants to go to the farm, yet her sister does not like farms.


200

“Ouch” screamed the boy after he was stung by a bee.


“Ouch,” screamed the boy after he was stung by a bee.


300


The brown fluffy large dog ran across the street.



The brown, fluffy, large dog ran across the street.


300

I do not want a dog nor do I want a cat.


I do not want a dog, nor do I want a cat.

300

“Ready, Set, Go,” yelled the mom before the treasure hunt.



“Ready, Set, Go,” yelled the mom before the treasure hunt.


400

Jessica sings with power passion and strength.


Jessica sings with power, passion, and strength.


400


We can go to the grocery store or we can go to the mall.



We can go to the grocery store, or we can go to the mall.


400


The crowd cheered “Happy Birthday” as the party started.



The crowd cheered, “Happy Birthday,” as the party started.


500

I have to run to the store get my hair cut and pick up the kids from daycare.


I have to run to the store, get my hair cut, and pick up the kids from daycare.


500


We will go to the grocery store for we are out of food.



We will go to the grocery store, for we are out of food.


500


“Yes” said the girl to her mother “I am on my way home.”



“Yes,” said the girl to her mother, “I am on my way home.”


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