Prepositional Phrases
This part of a prepositional phrase usually answers where or when something happens.
the object of the preposition
This comma rule separates three or more items in a list.
commas in a series
This joins two independent clauses with a comma and a conjunction.
What is a compound sentence?
This type of word or phrase often needs a comma at the beginning of a sentence.
→ What is an introductory element?
A pronoun replaces this part of speech.
What is a noun?
In the sentence “The cat slept under the table,” this word is the preposition.
“under”
Where does the comma go? “July 4 1776 was important.”
“July 4, 1776 was important.”
Identify the correct punctuation:
“I wanted to go but it was raining.”
"I wanted to go, but it was raining."
Identify the error: “Yes I agree.”
“Yes, I agree.”
Identify the pronoun: “She gave herself a break.”
“herself”
This type of word can appear inside a prepositional phrase to describe the object.
an adjective
In “Omaha Nebraska is cold.”, what punctuation is missing?
“Omaha, Nebraska is cold.”
In a complex sentence, a comma is used when this comes first.
A dependent clause
In “Mom can you help me?” where should the comma go?
“Mom, can you help me?”
The type of pronoun that shows ownership.
→ What is a possessive pronoun?
Identify the prepositional phrase: “She ran quickly through the dark hallway.”
“through the dark hallway”
Punctuate this correctly:" “We visited Denver Colorado last summer”
“We visited Denver, Colorado last summer.”
Punctuate this sentence correctly?. → “After the movie ended we went home”
“After the movie ended, we went home.”
Punctuate this sentence correctly:
“Please sit down class”
“Please sit down, class.”
Find the error: “Everyone forgot their book.”
Pronoun/antecedent disagreement
"Everyone forgot their books."
A sentence that includes a prepositional phrase describing how, when, or where an action happens.
What is an adverb phrase?
Where should the commas go in “She bought apples oranges and bananas”?
She bought apples, oranges, and bananas.
Where should the comma go in this sentence:
“We stayed inside because it was cold”?
Nowhere! No comma needed!
Why is a comma needed in “Before we leave, pack your bag.”
→ To separate the introductory phrase.
In the sentence “Neither of the players remembered ___ locker combination,” this pronoun correctly agrees with the antecedent.
“his, her, or their”