Comma Check
Place the comma(s) in the correct place.
Thanks Jordan for helping me.
Thanks, Jordan, for helping me.
The dog barked loudly.
(This is an independent clause.)
We finished the test early.
(Independent clause.)
Choose the best conjunction:
_____ the rain stopped, we went outside.
(Expected answer: After)
The bell rang.
Is this a complete sentence?
(This is a complete sentence.)
Place the comma(s) in the correct place.
Yes we finished our homework early.
Yes, we finished our homework early.
Running through the park.
(This is a fragment.)
Because the weather was cold.
(Dependent clause.)
Combine these sentences using a subordinating conjunction:
He studied hard. He wanted to do well.
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Complete or Dependent Clause?
Because we finished early.
(This is not complete—it’s a dependent clause.)
Place the comma(s) in the correct place.
After lunch we went outside to play.
After lunch, we went outside to play.
My sister finished her homework.
(This is an independent clause.)
She smiled at her teacher.
(Independent clause.)
Fill in the blank:
_____ she finished her chores, she watched a movie.
(Expected: When / After)
Combine the sentences into one clear sentence:
The class lined up. The teacher opened the door.
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Place the comma(s) in the correct place.
I packed my lunch filled my water bottle and grabbed my backpack.
I packed my lunch, filled my water bottle, and grabbed my backpack.
After the movie ended.
(This is a fragment.)
Although the book was long.
(Dependent clause.)
Rewrite using a subordinating conjunction:
They listened carefully. The teacher was explaining the lesson.
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Which sentence is written correctly?
A. After lunch we went to music class.
B. After lunch, we went to music class.
(Correct answer: B)
Place the comma(s) in the correct place.
Please Mom can you help me with this?
Please, Mom, can you help me with this?
The students in the hallway.
(This is a fragment.)
When the alarm went off.
(This is a dependent clause.)
Combine the sentences using a subordinating conjunction:
She listened carefully. She wanted to follow the directions.
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Rewrite using a subordinating conjunction:
She practiced her reading. She wanted to improve.
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