Commas in a list
PLACE THE COMMAS:
Ms. Baden helps me with my English Math Science and History homework.
Ms. Baden helps me with my English, Math, Science, and History homework.
WHERE IS THE APPOSITIVE:
My best friend, Regina, went to Buenos Aires.
Regina
PLACE THE COMMA(S):
I was born on December 10 2002
I was born on December 10, 2002.
PLACE THE COMMAS:
Although Dominic disagreed with Max he decided to go along with the sinister plan.
Although Dominic disagreed with Max, he decided to go along with the sinister plan.
DOES THE SEMICOLON BELONG?:
I always try to pack light for vacation; however, I always seem to need an extra bag for all of my shoes and books.
Yes!
PLACE THE COMMAS:
Taylor Swift's music is fun relatable and catchy.
Taylor Swift's music is fun, relatable, and catchy.
ARE THE COMMAS RIGHT? IF NOT, WHERE SHOULD THEY GO?:
My mom, Elena, loves to cook.
Yes, they are right! The name is not needed to understand the sentence!
PLACE THE COMMA(S):
Instagram CEO Kevin Systrom uploaded the first photo to the app on July 16 2010 and the first image was a photo of a dog!
Instagram CEO Kevin Systrom uploaded the first photo to the app on July 16, 2010, and the first image was a photo of a dog!
PLACE THE COMMAS:
Before you put the cookies in the oven make sure you've preheated it.
Before you put the cookies in the oven, make sure you've preheated it.
PLACE THE SEMICOLON AND COMMAS:
The groups of siblings who will be coming to camp include John and Anne Jeff Lisa, and Tommy; and Mark and Jonas.
The groups of siblings who will be coming to camp include John and Anne; Jeff, Lisa, and Tommy; and Mark and Jonas.
PLACE THE COMMAS:
The math science and history teacher were all gone today.
The math, science, and history teacher were all gone today.
PLACE THE COMMAS:
Mix tapes songs by various musicians recorded on an audio cassette were popular in the 1990's.
Mix tapes, songs by various musicians recorded on an audio cassette, were popular in the 1990's.
PLACE THE COMMAS:
On Sunday January 13 2014 we went to our aunt's house.
On Sunday, January 13, 2014, we went to our aunt's house.
PLACE THE COMMAS:
Since everybody is not here let's wait a few more minutes.
Since everybody is not here, let's wait a few more minutes.
PLACE THE COMMAS:
Behind the dumpster I found an old couch that I could use in my living room.
Behind the dumpster, I found an old couch that I could use in my living room.
PLACE THE COMMAS:
I went to the store and bought apples oranges and bananas.
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and bananas.
ARE THE COMMAS RIGHT? IF NOT, WHERE SHOULD THEY GO?:
My friend, Nina, is in my class.
Yes!
PLACE THE COMMAS:
The game is on February 9 2025.
The game is on February 9, 2025.
IS THIS RIGHT? IF NOT, HOW CAN WE FIX IT?:
Let's wait, since everybody isn't here.
It is not correct! You can either shift the "since", or you can remove the comma.
PLACE THE COMMAS (If needed):
I took Angie the one with the freckles to the movie last night.
I took Angie, the one with the freckles, to the movie last night.
PLACE THE COMMAS:
My tenth birthday cake was pink purple sparkly and so delicious.
My tenth birthday cake was pink, purple, sparkly, and so delicious.
PLACE THE COMMAS:
Winter my favorite month is too short in Texas.
Winter, my favorite month, is too short in Texas.
PLACE THE COMMAS:
On June 6 1944 the Allies invaded France.
On June 6, 1944, the Allies invaded France.
PLACE THE COMMAS:
Although I am tired I still work hard.
Although I am tired, I still work hard.
PLACE THE COMMAS (If needed):
You are I am sure telling the truth.
You are, I am sure, telling the truth.
You can still read the sentence without the words between the commas!