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100

Our first trip to Houston, I wanted to see the Astrodome my little sister wanted to visit the Johnson Space Center.

Our first trip to Houston, I wanted to see the Astrodome; my little sister wanted to visit the Johnson Space Center.

100

St. Augustine, Florida was the first European settlement in the United States the Spanish founded it in 1565.

St. Augustine, Florida was the first European settlement in the United States; the Spanish founded it in 1565.

100

Sweet thoughtful Ms. Baden helps me with my English Math Science and History homework.

Sweet, thoughtful Ms. Baden helps me with my English, Math, Science, and History homework.

100

My birthday is on November 15th 2003.

My birthday is on November 15th, 2003.

200

I called Franklin he will be here in 10 minutes.

I called Franklin; he will be here in 10 minutes.

200

Our strongest defensive players are Derrek, Will, and Matt and Kevin and Lebron are excellent on offense.

Our strongest defensive players are Derrek, Will, and Matt; and Kevin and Lebron are excellent on offense.

200

My cat is fat ugly and smelly.

My cat is fat, ugly, and smelly.

200

Dear Mom

Dear Mom,

300

Scientists have explored almost all the lands on earth they are now exploring the floors of the oceans.

Scientists have explored almost all the lands on earth; they are now exploring the floors of the oceans.

300

He was born on September 27, 1983 began school on September 4,1988 and graduated from high school on May 17, 2001.

He was born on September 27, 1983; began school on September 4,1988; and graduated from high school on May 17, 2001.

300

Young sassy Melissa likes to get her hair done talking on the phone and visit Chicago.

Young, sassy Melissa likes to get her hair done, talk on the phone, and visit Chicago.

300

Insert commas where needed, if correct say correct. The governor of California who is a lover of movies will be in town next week.

The governor of California, who is a lover of movies, will be in town next week.

400

We visited New Orleans, Louisiana Natchez, Mississippi and St. Louis, Missouri.

We visited New Orleans, Louisiana; Natchez, Mississippi; and St. Louis, Missouri.

400

Dan got the snacks ready meanwhile, Theo and I decorated the living room.

Dan got the snacks ready; meanwhile, Theo and I decorated the living room.

400

Of course you can come to my party!

Of course, you can come to my party!

400

Mr. Kelly the craziest man I have ever met is going to be my teacher next year!

Mr. Kelly, the craziest man I have ever met, is going to be my teacher next year!

500

Some reptiles like a dry climate others prefer a wet climate.

Some reptiles like a dry climate; others prefer a wet climate.

500

The popular names of certain animals are misleading for example, the koala bear is not a bear.

The popular names of certain animals are misleading; for example, the koala bear is not a bear.

500

Mrs. Weeks will you please teach me how to use a comma?

Mrs. Weeks, will you please teach me how to use a comma?

500

Hint: FAN BOYS Insert word and comma. I walked the dog ________ then we went home.

I walked the dog, and then we went home.