Comma Jeopardy

Items in a series

100

What punctuation do we use to separate items in a list?

A comma

200

Write a sentence using commas to separate three fruits.

(Example: I like apples, bananas, and oranges.)

300

How many commas should you use in this sentence? "I bought pencils notebooks erasers and markers."

Three commas (I bought pencils, notebooks, erasers, and markers.)

400

Correct this sentence: "For lunch I had a sandwich chips and an apple."

"For lunch, I had a sandwich, chips, and an apple."

500

What is the rule for using a comma before the word "and" in a list?

It is used before the last "and" if the list has three or more items.

Compound Sentences

100

What joins two independent clauses in a compound sentence?

 A coordinating conjunction (like "and," "but," or "or").

200

Create a compound sentence using the conjunction "but."

(Example: I wanted to go outside, but it was raining.)

300

_{What correction and punctuation marks are needed in this sentence? "I like to read I also enjoy writing."} 

A comma before the conjunction: "I like to read, and I also enjoy writing."

400

True or False: You need a comma before a coordinating conjunction if the clauses are short.

False

500

Correct this compound sentence: "I wanted to play outside but it started to rain."

 "I wanted to play outside, but it started to rain."

Coordinating Conjunctions

100

 Name a coordinating conjunction

(Examples: and, but, or)

200

What do coordinating conjunctions connect?

 They connect words, phrases, or clauses.

300

Create a sentence with two subjects joined by a coordinating conjunction.

 (Example: Sarah and Tom are friends.)

400

 Identify the coordinating conjunction in this sentence: "I wanted pizza, but my friend wanted sushi."

 but

500

What is the acronym we use when working coordinating conjunctions?

FANBOYS

Mixed Review

100

What punctuation mark do you use to separate two independent clauses?

 A comma before the coordinating conjunction.

200

Correct the following: "She likes dancing she also enjoys singing."

 "She likes dancing, and she also enjoys singing."

300

 Fill in the blank: "I have a cat _ a dog." (Choose a coordinating conjunction).

(Examples: and, or, but).

400

What is the rule for using commas in a series?

 Use commas to separate three or more items in a list.

500

DAILY DOUBLE:  Explain the difference between "their," "there," and "they're." 

"Their" shows possession, "there" indicates a place, and "they're" is a contraction for "they are."