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Sweet thoughtful Ms. Badenly helps me with my English Math Science and History homework.
Sweet, thoughtful Ms. Badenly helps me with my English, Math, Science(,)and History homework.
Although they were whispering the room was still quite loud.
Although they were whispering, the room was still quite loud.
Jeremy dribbled up court his sparkling new Nikes squeaking with each move he made.
Jeremy dribbled up court, his sparkling new Nikes squeaking with each move he made.
My favorite singers Taylor Swiftie and Luke Combs were performing a duet on TV last night.
My favorite singers, Taylor Swiftie and Luke Combs, were performing a duet on TV last night.
Congress passed the bill but I believe the President vetoed it.
Congress passed the bill, but I believe the President vetoed it.
My cat is fat ugly and smelly.
My cat is fat, ugly(,) and smelly.
Because I have memorized my AAAWWUBBIS list I have no trouble knowing when to use commas with openers.
Because I have memorized my AAAWWUBBIS list, I have no trouble knowing when to use commas with openers.
There sat Steve blissfully unaware of the chaos he had created.
There sat Steve, blissfully unaware of the chaos he had created.
Mark Twain's early novel's I believe will remain classics forever.
Mark Twain's early novel's, I believe, will remain classics forever.
I went to sleep so early yet it did not matter one bit! Tonight I'm just going to go to bed late and deal with being tired.
I went to sleep so early, yet it did not matter one bit! Tonight I'm just going to go to bed late and deal with being tired.
Young sassy Veruca likes to get her hair done talk on the phone and visit Chicago.
Young, sassy Veruca likes to get her hair done, talk on the phone(,) and visit Chicago.
While some openers can be quite lengthy at the beginning of a sentence others are short.
While some openers can be quite lengthy at the beginning of a sentence, others are short.
Her parents sat next to me and told me all her most embarrassing moments from childhood quietly laughing at my poor friend's embarrassment.
Her parents sat next to me and told me all her most embarrassing moments from childhood, quietly laughing at my poor friend's embarrassment.
The Mississippi River which is over 2,300 miles long is the second longest river in the United States. It is second only we just learned in Social Studies class to the Missouri River.
The Mississippi River, which is over 2,300 miles long, is the second longest river in the United States. It is second only, we just learned in Social Studies class, to the Missouri River.
Jimmy practiced piano all month but he still sounded like garbage at the recital. He could have listened to his instruction and practiced each night but Jimmy often disregards good advice.
Jimmy practiced piano all month, but he still sounded like garbage at the recital. He could have listened to his instruction and practiced each night, but Jimmy often disregards good advice.
Handsome and funny and intelligent are the traits I look for when choosing a spouse.
NO COMMA NEEDED (Wizard of Oz Rule")
Handsome and funny and intelligent are the traits I look for when choosing a spouse.
When I tried to study I just couldn't ignore the TV. Mom was right when she said I should have sat in the library instead.
When I tried to study, I just couldn't ignore the TV. Mom was right when she said I should have sat in the library instead.
Allie was excited to find a new bicycle especially one as shiny and perfect as this one.
Allie was excited to find a new bicycle, especially one as shiny and perfect as this one.
Insert commas where needed, if correct say correct.
The governor of California who unsurprisingly is a lover of movies will be in town next week.
Needs commas!
The governor of California, who unsurprisingly is a lover of movies, will be in town next week.
Sam did not realize she left her wallet in the car so she had to leave her Blazer Mid77s on the shelf and hope nobody would take them. She returned to the store within minutes yet it was too late. They were gone.
Sam did not realize she left her wallet in the car, so she had to leave her Blazer Mid77s on the shelf and hope nobody would take them. She returned to the store within minutes, yet it was too late. They were gone.
The most exciting fun holidays are Christmas Independence Day and Halloween.
The most exciting, fun holidays are Christmas, Independence Day(,) and Halloween.
Until I started listening to grammar lessons I never knew what to do with these tiny lines in sentences were meant for. If I had known how to use them I would have written much better essays. Before I began paying attention I was clueless. Now I'm amazing.
Until I started listening to grammar lessons, I never knew what to do with these tiny lines in sentences were meant for. If I had known how to use them, I would have written much better essays. Before I began paying attention, I was clueless. Now I'm amazing.
Add a closer to this independent clause:
I thought I would get a better grade on the math test, ___________________.
I thought I would get a better grade on the math test,
which is why I did not study as long as I should have.
even bragging to my friends about my "A."
being the first student to finish.
Mr. Reilly the craziest man I have ever met is going to be my teacher next year! I hope I can figure out a way secretly or openly to change that before September.
Mr. Reilly, the craziest man I have ever met, is going to be my teacher next year! I hope I can figure out a way, secretly or openly, to change that before September.
Steve walked into the store and purchased milk and honey.
No comma needed!
Steve walked into the store and purchased milk and honey.