Commas
Fix the series:
“We bought apples bananas and grapes.”
“We bought apples, bananas, and grapes?"
What is the cause in this sentence?
Because Maya forgot to set her alarm, she rushed into class five minutes late.
What is “Maya forgot to set her alarm?"
This holiday features decorating a tree, exchanging gifts, and singing carols.
What is Christmas?
“The sun shone brightly as children ran laughing through the park.”
What is cheerful or happy?
This boy wizard attends Hogwarts and battles Voldemort.
Who is Harry Potter?
Fix the introductory phrase:
“After the bell rang the students rushed out.”
What is “After the bell rang, the students rushed out?"
What is the cause in this sentence?
The science fair judges spent extra time at Olivia’s project, which resulted in several students missing their lunch break.
What is “the judges spent extra time at Olivia’s project”
This sweet treat is shaped like a cane and often hung on Christmas trees.
What is a candy cane?
“Raindrops pattered against the window while thunder rumbled in the distance.”
What is gloomy or tense?
In this superhero movie, a teenager from Queens gets bitten by a spider.
Who is Spider-Man?
Fix the nonessential information:
“My dog who hates baths hid under the bed.”
What is “My dog, who hates baths, hid under the bed?"
What is the effect in this sentence?
Because the librarian closed the upper floor for repairs, students began crowding the main reading area.
What is “students began crowding the main reading area?”
During this Jewish holiday, people light the menorah for eight nights.
What is Hanukkah?
“The old mansion’s creaking doors and dusty hallways made everyone feel uneasy.”
What is eerie or suspenseful?
This animated fish gets lost and is helped by a forgetful friend named Dory.
What is Finding Nemo?
Fix the comma + FANBOYS:
“The sun was setting so we hurried home.”
What is “The sun was setting, so we hurried home?"
What is the effect in this sentence?
The cafeteria added a new salad bar option, leading many students to change their lunch routines.
What is “many students changed their lunch routines?”
In some countries, children leave shoes out instead of hanging stockings, hoping to receive gifts from this figure.
Who is Saint Nicholas/Santa Claus?
“A gentle breeze and the scent of flowers made the morning feel peaceful.”
What is calm or serene?
A group of kids find a magical wardrobe that leads to a land ruled by a lion named Aslan.
What is The Chronicles of Narnia?
Fix the direct address:
“Jamal can you help me move this chair?”
What is “Jamal, can you help me move this chair?”
What is the effect in this sentence?
Even though it wasn’t required, Marcus submitted a detailed study guide, which made the teacher use it as an example for the class.
What is “the teacher used Marcus’s study guide as an example?”
In Mexico, children celebrate this event by breaking a decorated container filled with candy and treats.
What is a piñata?
“She held her breath as the mysterious package rattled, unsure what it contained.”
What is suspenseful or anxious?
In this movie, Katniss volunteers to take her sister’s place in a deadly televised competition.
What is The Hunger Games?