Commas in a List
Commas for Introductory Words and Phrases
Commas for Introductory Words and Phrases
Commas for Dates and Places
Commas for Dates and Places
100

Correct this sentence:

Sharon enjoys running in the park, hiking in the mountains, playing soccer with friends.

Sharon enjoys running in the park, hiking in the mountains, and playing soccer with friends.

100

Which clause uses the comma correctly?

Well I, am not sure what the right answer is.

No, I cannot help you with your homework.

Sarah will you go to, the movies with me?

No, I cannot help you with your homework.

100

Which clause uses the comma correctly?

Because he wears all alone James felt sad.

During the lesson, Stella was drawing pictures.

While, you were playing I was studying.

During the lesson, Stella was drawing pictures.

100

Identify the correct place(s) to put a comma in the sentence.

I live in Toronto Canada.

After “Toronto”
100

Identify the correct place(s) to put a comma in the sentence.

Seattle Washington has rainy weather.

After “Seattle” and after “Washington”
100

Correctly combine these sentences:

Billy loves to go sailing. Billy loves to go surfing. Billy loves to go deep-sea diving.


Billy loves to go sailing, surfing, and deep-sea diving.

100

True or False: This sentence is written correctly.

Because I like cheese I buy it a lot.

False. “Because I like cheese, I buy it a lot.”

100

True or False: A comma is not needed after “Unfortunately.”

Unfortunately, I can’t go to the party.

False. We need the comma since it is an introductory word.

100

Identify the correct place(s) to put a comma in the sentence.

We will have a math test on Monday May 8.

After “Monday”

100

Identify the correct place(s) to put a comma in the sentence.

Debbie was born on June 2 1995.

After “2”

200

Which sentence is written incorrectly:

Henry goes to the beach every morning, afternoon, and evening.

Lisa will pack a bathing suit sunglasses, and sunscreen for her trip to the beach.

Many people visit the ocean to relax on the beach, swim, and build sandcastles.

Lisa will pack a bathing suit sunglasses, and sunscreen for her trip to the beach.

200

Where should the comma be placed in the sentence?

Jackie will you get me some water?

After “Jackie”

200

Where should the comma be placed in the sentence?

When Rachel was younger she went to China.


After “younger”

200

Which sentence is written correctly?

California USA is where many movie stars live.

Miami, Florida, has many sandy beaches.

I have always wanted to visit, Shanghai, China.

Miami, Florida, has many sandy beaches.

200

True or False: This sentence is written correctly.

Paris, France is where the Olympics were last year.

False. We need a comma after ”France“

200

Which sentence is written incorrectly:

Mark enjoys reading comic books, watching TV and playing video games.

Erin takes the bus, rides her bike, or gets a ride with friends to school.

Sue will join her school’s band, choir, or debate club.

Mark enjoys reading comic books, watching TV and playing video games.

200

Where should the comma be placed in the sentence?

During the movie Sophie ate candy and popcorn.

After “movie”

200

Where should the comma be placed in the sentence?

Yes I will go to the supermarket with you.

After “Yes”

200

Which sentence is written correctly?

We’re staying at a hotel in, Busan, South, Korea.

Samantha is running the race on July, 4 next year.

My parents drove to Boston, Massachusetts.

My parents drove to Boston, Massachusetts.

200

True or False: This sentence is written correctly.

Ms. Mikaila was born on in Rochester, New York, USA.

True. We need commas to separate cities from states and states from countries.
500

Find the incorrect sentence and correct it:

My father wakes up, drinks coffee, and reads the newspaper.

I always eat breakfast, take a shower and, brush my teeth in the morning.

Sarah eats yogurt, fruit, and oatmeal for breakfast.

I always eat breakfast, take a shower and, brush my teeth in the morning. —> I always eat breakfast, take a shower, and brush my teeth in the morning.

500

Which sentence is written incorrectly? Find it and fix it.

Brian, do you want to play basketball with me?

Furthermore, you must not forget to study for your test!

Andy would you stop, playing computer games?

Andy would you stop, playing computer games? —> Andy, would you stop playing computer games?

500

Which sentence is written incorrectly? Find it and fix it.

During the school year, David learned a lot of English.

Because Becky ate too much candy her stomach hurt.

If we hurry, we can still go to the zoo.

Because Becky ate too much candy her stomach hurt. —> Because Becky ate too much candy, her stomach hurt.

500

Which rule applies to this sentence?

Frank is going to a school in London, England.

Use a comma to separate a city from a country.

500

Which rule applies to this sentence?

The talent show is on Tuesday, November 9. 

Use a comma to separate the day of the week from the month and date