Rule #1
Which one of these is NOT one of the magic words.....
And
But
So
Then
For
Before
True or False: You should put a comma between each item that you listed
True
What is the "formula" for putting a comma in a location?
A) city, state
B) state, city
city, state
True or false: You never need to use commas
false.
Where should the comma go?
The dog ate my shoes so I bought a new pair.
The dog ate my shoes , so I bought a new pair.
If you have a list of ___ or more things/people, you should use a comma.
3
Which one is correct?
A) Portland, Maine.
B) Maine, Portland.
A) Portland, Maine
What rule is this?
Mom went to Shoprite and picked up brownie mix, tomatoes, juice, and milk.
2
What is the "magic word" in this sentence and where should the comma go?
The bell rang at 2:12 and that meant that it was time to leave for the day.
Where should I put commas in this sentence?
On my schedule I have Math Science English Art Lunch Gym and Social Studies
On my schedule I have Math, Science, Art, Lunch, Gym, and Social Studies.
Which one is correct?
A) April, 26 2023
B) April 26, 2023
B) April 26, 2023
What rule is this?
First we have to go to baseball practice, then we have to go to Walmart.
1
Where should the comma go in this sentence?
I was ready to go to school but a snow day was called.
I was ready to go to school, but a snow day was called.
Is this sentence correct or incorrect?
On December 25 2023 we are going to visit my grandparents in Hollywood, California.
incorrect.
Need a comma after Dec 25
Where should the comma go in this sentence?
Mrs. Mendola grew up in West Milford New Jersey.
Mrs. Mendola grew up in West Milford, New Jersey.
Where do the commas go in this sentence?
We have an extra day off for spring break on April 10 2023
Should there be a comma in this sentence? Why or why not?
I like to play tennis,and baseball.
No.
We are only listing 2 things
Both sides of the comma are not complete sentences.
This sentence has commas in the wrong spot, where should they go?
David James and Kenny, all went to the store yesterday afternoon.
David, James, and Kenny all went to the store yesterday afternoon.
Where do the commas go in this sentence?
We are leaving to go to Greenville South Carolina on May 23 2023.
We are leaving to go to Greenville, South Carolina on May 23, 2023.
What is the point of commas?
Break up sentences in to pieces that help make information easier for us to understand.