Introductory Elements
Which sentence is correct?
A. After the game we went to dinner
B. After the game, we went to dinner
B. After the game, we went to dinner
Where does the comma go?
I wanted to go to the game but I had too much homework.
I wanted to go to the game, but I had too much homework.
Which sentence is correct?
A. My brother, who lives in Texas is visiting.
B. My brother, who lives in Texas, is visiting.
B. My brother, who lives in Texas, is visiting.
Which sentence avoids a comma splice?
A. I studied all night, I was exhausted
B. I studied all night, so I was exhausted
B. I studied all night, so I was exhausted
Place the comma correctly:
In the morning before class I usually drink orange juice.
In the morning before class, I usually drink orange juice.
Where does the comma go?
She studied all night so she passed the test.
She studied all night so she passed the test.
Add commas correctly: The teacher Mrs. Collins gave us homework.
The teacher, Mrs. Collins, gave us homework.
Which sentence is correct?
A. Let’s eat, Grandma.
B. Let’s eat Grandma.
A. Let’s eat, Grandma.
Place the comma correctly: After eating a hurried breakfast and before leaving the house she grabbed her phone.
After eating a hurried breakfast and before leaving the house, she grabbed her phone.
Where does the comma go:
After the bell rang the students rushed out of class.
After the bell rang the students rushed out of class.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
A. Sarah, who is on the team scored, the goal.
B. Sarah, who is on the team, scored the goal.
B. Sarah, who is on the team, scored the goal.
Fix the error:
Because I was late, I missed the bus.
NO ERROR
Add commas where needed: While waiting for the bus the students checked their phones.
While waiting for the bus, the students checked their phones.
Where does the comma go? I finished the essay even though I was tired.
NO COMMA
Fix the sentence:
The movie which was very long ended late.
The movie, which was very long, ended late.
Which version is correct?
A. The students, finished the test early.
B. The students finished the test early.
B. The students finished the test early.
Which sentence is correct?
A. When taking the test, students must remain silent.
B. When taking the test students, must remain silent.
A. When taking the test, students must remain silent.
Add commas where needed:
Although the class was difficult the teacher was helpful so I received an A for the semester.
Although the class was difficult, the teacher was helpful, so I received an A for the semester.
Why are commas needed in this sentence?
My dog, a golden retriever, loves to swim.
The phrase a golden retriever is nonessential information.
Place commas correctly: The girl wearing the red shirt likes pizza and pasta.
The girl, wearing the red shirt, likes pizza and pasta.