Commas
In the sentence below, what word should be followed by a comma?
Every morning, my new puppy tries to climb the stairs but he never makes it up more than one step.
Every morning, my new puppy tries to climb the stairs, but he never makes it up more than one step.
First, I woke and got dressed. Then I ate my breakfast. Next I brushed my teeth. ________, I was ready to leave for school.
a. Second
b. Consequently
c. Finally
d. However
First, I woke and got dressed. Then I ate my breakfast. Next I brushed my teeth. Finally, I was ready to leave for school.
We practiced reading closely and going back in the text to find evidence to prove our answers. __________, we achieved high scores on SBAC.
a. As a result
b. In contrast
c. However
d. Finally
We practiced reading closely and going back in the text to find evidence to prove our answers. As a result, we achieved high scores on SBAC.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a. My uncle who lives on East Street, enjoys gardening.
b. Finally, in the last few minutes of the show, Bella declared, "I know the answer!"
b. Finally, in the last few minutes of the show, Bella declared, "I know the answer!"
This sentence has an error in grammar usage.
Papa remembers the time where he lost his cell phone.
Papa remembers the time when he lost his cell phone.
Correct the error in punctuation.
Sharon, Todd, and Corey, enjoy spending their Saturdays building rockets for the science fair.
Sharon, Todd, and Corey enjoy spending their Saturdays building rockets for the science fair.
(No comma is needed after Corey.)
It’s six thirty right now and the park closes at seven. ______it’s very late, Javier and Rico still want to go to the park to play baseball.
a. Next
b. Although
c. Finally
d. Of course
e. For example
It’s six thirty right now and the park closes at seven. Although it’s very late, Javier and Rico still want to go to the park to play baseball.
____________ this school year, I have met caring students and teachers.
a. Despite
b. However
c. Likewise
d. Throughout
Throughout this school year, I have met caring students and teachers.
Correct the conjunction error in the sentence below.
Either Patrice saves enough money for a new computer, but she will have to use the computer in the media center.
Either Patrice saves enough money for a new computer, or she will have to use the computer in the media center.
This sentence has TWO errors in grammar usage.
Skye Marie caught the ball that almost flew passed her, and she quickly through it to the pitcher.
Skye Marie caught the ball that almost flew past her, and she quickly threw it to the pitcher.
Correct the error in punctuation.
Ever since she was in kindergarten, Ella has loved reading, coloring, and painting, during her free time.
Ever since she was in kindergarten, Ella has loved reading, coloring, and painting during her free time.
(No comma is needed after painting.)
There are many sights, sounds and scents that make summer my favorite season. Waking up to see a bright blue sky filled with puffy white clouds is a great way to start the day.
Choose the best phrase to connect the sentences.
a. After that
b. As a result
c. For example
d. In spite of that
There are many sights, sounds and scents that make summer my favorite season. For example, waking up to see a bright blue sky filled with puffy white clouds is a great way to start the day.
I can’t wait to get a new Xbox. _________, my parents told me that they aren’t going to buy it until they see my final grades for the year.
a. Unfortunately b. Surely c. Maybe d. Therefore
I can’t wait to get a new Xbox. Unfortunately, my parents told me that they aren’t going to buy it until they see my final grades for the year.
The sentence below has TWO errors in punctuation.
By the time, lunch was ready Diego had already cleaned his room and, put away all of his laundry.
By the time lunch was ready, Diego had already cleaned his room and put away all of his laundry.
This sentence has THREE errors in grammar usage.
The student who's book bag was left on the bus forgot there coat to.
The student whose book bag was left on the bus forgot their coat too.
The sentence is missing a comma. Where should it go?
Before our class goes to the cafeteria all of the students wash their hands.
Before our class goes to the cafeteria, all of the students wash their hands.
There are long lines at McDonald’s during lunch. __________, the lines are just as long at Dairy Queen on a Friday night.
a. Consequently
b. Similarly
c. Afterwards
d. Therefore
There are long lines at McDonald’s during lunch. Similarly, the lines are just as long at Dairy Queen on a Friday night.
The raindrops fell over the mountainside like tiny bullets, hitting hard against the leaves of the trees. _____________ the sun came out and made the wet forest glisten brightly.
Select the two best phrases to connect the sentences above.
a. Perhaps
b. Possibly
c. Just before
d. Afterwards
e. Later on
f. For instance
The raindrops fell over the mountainside like tiny bullets, hitting hard against the leaves of the trees. Afterwards/ Later on, the sun came out and made the wet forest glisten brightly.
A student wrote a sentence that contains punctuation errors. Write the words that should be followed by a comma.
Benny that's the toy we need to return to the store isn't it?
Benny, that's the toy we need to return to the store, isn't it?
There are FOUR errors in grammar usage.
My aunt and uncle bought us to the Durham Fair last September. Their was lots to see. We went on rides, viewed exhibits, and ate to many treats to count. Can you see why their my favorite aunt and uncle?
My aunt and uncle brought us to the Durham Fair last September. There was lots to see. We went on rides, viewed exhibits, and ate too many treats to count. Can you see why they're my favorite aunt and uncle?
The sentence is missing a comma. Where should it go?
Once we realized that the thunderstorm was headed toward us we gathered our picnic basket and finished eating in the car.
Once we realized that the thunderstorm was headed toward us, we gathered our picnic basket and finished eating in the car.
It was disappointing that we were not able to see the hatching itself. ______, raising frogs has been very interesting.
Select the two best phrases to connect the sentences above.
a. Even so
b. Later on
c. Let alone
d. Despite this
e. For example
f. In other words
It was disappointing that we were not able to see the hatching itself. Even so/ Despite this, raising frogs has been very interesting.
We’re still here in the airport waiting for the plane to arrive. The attendant told us it would get here in another hour. ____________, we’re reading magazines and listening to music on our iPods.
a. Meanwhile
b. Unfortunately
c. Perhaps
d. For example
We’re still here in the airport waiting for the plane to arrive. The attendant told us it would get here in another hour. Meanwhile, we’re reading magazines and listening to music on our iPods.
Which is a complete sentence?
a. Because we're older now and don't have so many toys crowding our room, and we have better beds and dressers.
b. Because we're older now and don't have so many toys crowding our room, we actually have plenty of space.
b. Because we're older now and don't have so many toys crowding our room, we actually have plenty of space.
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My favorite month of the year is july because of summer vacation and independence day. Through i still have chores to do i have the time to enjoy my favorit activities such as swiming hikeing and reading under the shady tree in my backyard.
My favorite month of the year is July because of summer vacation and Independence Day. Though I still have chores to do, I have the time to enjoy my favorite activities, such as swimming, hiking, and reading under the shady tree in my backyard.