Compound (Comma) or Simple Sentence (No Comma)
Quotations
Where do the Commas Go?
Apostrophes
Editing Mistakes
100

My sister likes ice cream but I would rather eat cake.

What is - My sister likes ice cream, but I would rather eat cake.  Compound

100

The girl shouted, Go home!

What is - The girl shouted, "Go home!"

100

When I grow up I want to be a lawyer.

What is - When I grow up, I want to be a lawyer.

100

Its a lovely day!

What is - It's a lovely day!

100

Cindy and i want to go to the mall?

What is - Cindy and I want to go to the mall.

200

I like to go to Galveston and swim in the ocean.

What is - I like to go to Galveston and swim in the ocean.  Simple

200
What are you doing asked Mina.

What is - "What are you doing?" asked Mina.

200

I am going to the mall to buy apples oranges and grapes.

What is - I am going to the mall to buy apples, oranges, and grapes.

200

Bobs mother is nice.

What is - Bob's mother is nice.

200

I and John are looking forward to june.

What is - John and I are looking forward to June.

300

My mom washes the dishes and my dad dries them.

What is - My mom washes the dishes, and my dad dries them.   Compound

300

Linda asked What are you doing

What is - Linda asked, "What are your doing?"

300

I enjoy living in Houston Texas but I would rather live in Chicago.

What is - I enjoy living in Houston, Texas, but I would rather live in Chicago.

300

Id rather stay home instead of go out tonight.

What is - I'd rather stay home instead of go out tonight.

300

My Mom is a nice lady but my Dad is mean.

What is - My mom is a nice lady, but my dad is mean.

400

My dog enjoys being outside but my cat would rather stay indoors.

What is - My dog enjoys being outside, but my cat would rather stay indoors.   Compound

400

Shhhhh! Be quiet whispered Shelley

What is - "Shhhh!  Be quiet," whispered Shelley.

400

Because I studied for the test I made a good grade and my parents were proud of me.

What is - Because I studied for the test, I made a good grade, and my parents were proud of me.

400

Tinas dog isnt at the house.

What is - Tina's dog isn't at the house.

400

When i grow up.  i want to travel the world and meet many peeple from different culters.

What is - When I grow up, I want to travel the world and meet many people from different cultures.

500

My favorite thing to do is go home and take a nap.

 What is - My favorite thing to do is go home and take a nap.  Simple    

500

I want to stay home Cindy said calmly.

What is - "I want to stay home," Cindy said calmly.

500

My teacher Mrs. Lemaster enjoys teaching reading writing and grammar.

What is - My teacher, Mrs. Lemaster, enjoys teaching reading, writing, and grammar.

500

I wont do Jasons chores.

What is - I won't do Jason's chores.

500

It is to hot outside to swim in the pool so we should stay Inside?

What is - It is too hot outside to swim in the pool, so we should stay inside.