Commas With Quotations
Where should the comma go: "Let's go" she said.
"Let's go," she said.
When do you place a comma after an introductory phrase?
After any introductory word, phrase, or clause.
Add commas: We packed pencils markers and glue.
Commas separate items
We packed pencils, markers, and glue.
A comma should always come before the word *and* in any sentence.
FALSE!!!
Fix the punctuation: He asked "Can we start now?"
He asked, "Can we start now"
Should commas be used around extra, nonessential information?
Yes. :)
Add commas: The flag is red white and blue.
The flag is red, white, and blue.
between each colour
If a sentence starts with *Because*, you never need a comma
FALSE!!!!
Where do commas belong: "I think" he said "we should begin."
"I think," he said, "we should begin."
When joining two independent clauses, where should the comma go?
Before the coordinating conjunction.
Add commas: For breakfast I had cereal toast and juice.
For breakfast I had cereal, toast, and juice.
between each food
You should never use a comma before quotation marks.
FALSE!!!!
Add commas: "Yes" they replied "we finished first."
"Yes," they replied, "we finished first."
Should a comma separate adjectives that can switch places?
Yes!- but only if the adjectives are coordinate
Add commas: The box contained pencils erasers and rulers.
The box contained pencils, erasers, and rulers.
between each item
A comma can separate items in a list if three or more.
True *thumbs up*
Where do commas go: "Wait" said Jamie "we forgot the tickets."
"Wait!" said Jaime. "We forgot the tickets."
When writing a date, where do commas belong?
Between the day and year, and after the year if the sentence continues
Add commas: My friend plays soccer basketball and hockey.
My friend plays soccer, basketball and hockey.
between each sport
Introductory words like *However* need a comma after them.
True *thumbs up and smiles*