Comma Case #1
My sister helps me with my English, Math, Science, and History homework.
Why is there a comma in the following sentence:
Karim shouted, "Slow compliance is no compliance!"
Correct or incorrect:
I would love to hang out this weekend but, I am grounded.Incorrect.
I would love to hang out this weekend, but I am grounded.
What's the purpose of the commas in the following sentence:
On Tuesday, April 10, 2018, 7th graders are taking the Writing STAAR.
Where should the comma be inserted?
Sincerely HenrySincerely, Henry
Where should commas be added in the following sentence:
My dog runs really fast eats a lot of food and sleeps all day long.My dog runs really fast, eats a lot of food, and sleeps all day long.
Where should a comma be inserted in the date below:
March 23 2012March 23, 2012
Where should commas be inserted in the following sentence:
Queen Gordon the world's greatest queen is giving a huge comma test Monday.
Queen Gordon, the world's greatest queen, is giving a huge comma test Monday.
Where should a comma be inserted in the following sentence:
We planned to have a Fun Friday yet none of the students brought positive vibes with them to class.We planned to have a Fun Friday, yet none of the students brought positive vibes with them to class.
Where should the comma be inserted:
Pretend you are King Arthur the leader of the round table.
Pretend you are King Arthur, the leader of the round table.
Incorrect
We cleaned the car, painted the fence, and mowed the lawn.
What does the FANBOYS acronym stand for?
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
Where should a comma be inserted in the following sentence:
Mrs. Tomberlin will you please teach me how to use a comma correctly?
Mrs. Tomberlin, will you please teach me how to use a comma correctly?
What is the FANBOYS acronym used to help you remember?
coordinating conjunctions
Why are commas used in the following sentence:
Mrs. Meeks, the Assistant Principal, always tells me to go to class.
to separate the nonessential clause:
Mrs. Meeks, the Assistant Principal, always tells me to go to class.
Where should commas be added in the following sentence:
Raniah I love to drink Diet Coke but the caffeine is not good for me.Raniah, I love to drink Diet Cokes, but the caffeine is not good for me.
Dear Mr. Allen
Dear Mr. Allen,
Where should commas be inserted in the following sentence:
Ms. Santana my Texas History teacher is my hero!
Ms. Santana, my Texas History teacher, is my hero!
Where should commas be inserted:
The water damage caused the plaster to stain crack and fall apart.
The water damage caused the plaster to stain, crack, and fall apart.
Why is a comma used in the following sentence:
Tessa, I wish you weren't so salty all the time.
There is a noun (Tessa) that is directly addressed
Dear Sydney
I am traveling to Chicago Illinois on May 8th. I have a job interview but I am also going to the Cubs game. I was wondering if you would like to join me. Please give me a call and let me know.
Sincerely
Isabel
Dear Sydney,
I am traveling to Chicago, Illinois on May 8th. I have a job interview, but I am also going to the Cubs game. I was wondering if you would like to join me. Please give me a call and let me know.
Sincerely,
Isabel
Where should commas be inserted in the following sentence:
My friend Biggie lives in Brooklyn New York.
My friend, Biggie lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Where should commas be inserted:
Michelle who is one of the most talkative people I have ever met has become my friend.
Michelle, who is one of the most talkative people I have ever met, has become my friend.
Where should the commas be inserted:
I sent the package to 7335 50th Street Seattle Washington 98115.
I sent the package to 7335 50th Street, Seattle, Washington, 98115.
Where should commas be inserted:
Between the bed mattress I was able to hide $1236.Between the bed mattress, I was able to hide $1,236.