Commas in a Series
Separate Adjectives
Before a conjunction
Commas in Paragraphs
100
In the early morning, the lake looked cold gray and calm. Where do the commas go? Put commas anywhere needed or say correct.
What is cold,gray,calm.
100
Fill in. Use commas to separate _________ or more adjectives preceding a __________. Place commas. Jack Russell terriers are small energetic dogs.
What is two;noun. Small, energetic
100
Where should a comma go? The musical comedy began(1)as an American musical(2) form(3 )yet its popularity has spread(4)throughout the world.
What is 3 form, yet
100
The blue round ball bounced. It was shoved down and up in a rythmic pattern then shot through the air swishing through the netted hoop.
What is The blue, round ball bounced. It was shoved down and up in a rythmic pattern, then shot through the air, swishing through the netted hoop.
200
If all of the items in a series are joined by a conjunction, do you use commas to separate them? Ex. I voted for Corey and Mona and Lisa.
What is no.
200
Only guinea pigs are intelligent furry carrot-loving pets that always enjoy a vegtable snack.
What is intelligent, furry, carrot-loving
200
FANBOYS STANDS FOR WHAT CONJUNCTIONS?
What is for and nor but or yet so
200
Sarah was eating lunch in a bright cheery room. Connor was happily waiting and walked in to sit by her in a rolling chair. But the time flew by fast and before they knew it the lunch bell rang.
What is bright, cheery; waiting, and; But, the time flew by fast, and
300
Place commas or say correct. Luanne Jack and I are going riding.
What is Luanee, Jack, and I are going riding.
300
Is this correct? If not, state why. The skillful, enthusiastic, dog flew through the air after clearing a tall white fence.
What is no. Enthusiastic dosen't need a comma after. Tall(,) white fence needs a comma.
300
Which is correct? a. I'm tired but I can't sleep. b. No one else was there so we decided to eat somewhere else. c. The happy dog bounded down the long narrow street. d. Elmo, and Oscar the Grouch, love teaching learning and sharing.
What is a (When the independent clauses are very short, the comma before and, but, or or is sometimes omitted)
300
The new girl had an ambiguity to her when I asked for her name hobbies and favorite color. Her attitude was aloof during the first week of school but she improved over the weeks.
What is name, hobbies, and favorite color school, but
400
Which sentence is correct? A- Joey, Jack and I swam. B-Jason,and Cody,and Joe all love freestyle. C- Jane, Josh, and Jill all won their divisions. D- Casy, Cady, and Capricorn and Clare are on a swim team.
What is C.
400
Pick the correct one. a.The cute, clever, terrier b.The cute, clever, terrier, c.The cute clever terrier d.The cute, clever terrier
What is d
400
Where should the commas go? Curled up on the street was a tiny ball of fur. It was shaking wide-eyed and shivering from the cold. Crystal white snow drizzled down onto its pink nose. I bent down and cradled it in my arms but it still quivered. The yellow streetlights illuminated our faces; I stood up and meticulously charily took the kitten home.
What is Curled up on the street was a tiny ball of fur. It was shaking, trembling, and shivering from the cold. Crystal-like snow drizzled down onto its pink nose. I bent down and cradled it in my arms, but it still quivered. The yellow streetlights illuminated our faces; I stood up and meticulously, charily took the kitten home.
400
The deer bounded through the forest hurdling over logs fallen trees and creeks. There was a sense of exigency as the doe realized the hound was only a few strides away and when a shot rang through the towering trees.
What is forest, hurdling; logs, fallen trees, and; away, and when
500
Which are correct? A- Sam, Samuel, Samantha, are all good names. B- I needed flip floops, a mickey mouse hat, and sunscreen. C- At Disneyland I bought food and a fan and a t-shirt. D- Which should I take: blue flip flops or red flip flops, or purple ones?
What is B and C (remember when you have all of the items joined by a conjunction commas aren't needed)
500
Is this correct? An enthusiastic Tyler and joyful Jill went to the store to buy valentines.
What is YES!!! (For 500 points :)
500
Place commas wherever needed. Although our world today has animal shelters millions of dogs cats and rabbits each year die from not becoming adopted.
What is Although our world today has animal shelters, millions of dogs, cats, and rabbits each year die from not becoming adopted.
500
Is this correct? The male gardener bower bird builds a complex structure and carefully decorates it for a mate.
What is yes
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