Comma Before a Coordinating Conjunction

Question 1

Choose the sentence that uses the comma correctly.

Accepted Answer

The bell rang, and we went inside.

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The bell rang and we went inside.

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The bell rang and, we went inside.

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The bell, rang and we went inside.

Question 2

Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

Accepted Answer

We finished our lunch and went outside.

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We finished our lunch, and went outside.

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We finished our lunch and, went outside.

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We finished, our lunch and went outside.

Question 3

Which joining word best completes this sentence: It started to rain, ___ we moved the picnic inside.

Accepted Answer

so

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or

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nor

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yet

Question 4

Choose the sentence that places the comma correctly.

Accepted Answer

Rosa knocked on the door, but no one answered.

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Rosa knocked on the door but no one answered.

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Rosa knocked on the door but, no one answered.

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Rosa knocked, on the door but no one answered.

Question 5

The sentence below needs a comma before "but." The sky was dark but no rain fell.

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 6

In the sentence "The wind blew hard, and the door slammed shut," the mark used before "and" is a ___.

Accepted Answer

comma

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period

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colon

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semicolon

Question 7

Choose the sentence that uses the comma correctly.

Accepted Answer

We can walk to the park, or we can ride our bikes.

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We can walk to the park or we can ride our bikes.

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We can walk to the park or, we can ride our bikes.

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We can walk, to the park or we can ride our bikes.

Question 8

Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

Accepted Answer

The puppy barked at the door but did not go outside.

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The puppy barked at the door, but did not go outside.

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The puppy barked at the door but, did not go outside.

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The puppy, barked at the door but did not go outside.

Question 9

Why does this sentence need a comma before "so"? Nina forgot her lunch, so Dad brought it to school.

Accepted Answer

Each part could stand alone as its own sentence.

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One subject in it shares two different verbs.

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It lists three or more things in a row.

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You should add a comma wherever you pause to take a breath.

Question 10

Choose the sentence that places the comma correctly.

Accepted Answer

The room was small, yet it felt cozy.

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The room was small yet it felt cozy.

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The room was small yet, it felt cozy.

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The room, was small yet it felt cozy.

Question 11

The sentence below does not need a comma before "and." We raked the leaves and stuffed them into bags.

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 12

Which joining word best completes this sentence: Maria set the table, ___ her brother poured the drinks.

Accepted Answer

and

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so

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or

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but

Question 13

Choose the sentence about the soccer game that punctuates "and" correctly.

Accepted Answer

The whistle blew, and the players ran onto the field.

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The whistle blew and the players ran onto the field.

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The whistle blew and, the players ran onto the field.

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The whistle, blew and the players ran onto the field.

Question 14

Choose the sentence about Maya's hiking gear that punctuates "but" correctly.

Accepted Answer

Maya packed her boots, but she left her hat at home.

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Maya packed her boots but she left her hat at home.

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Maya packed her boots but, she left her hat at home.

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Maya, packed her boots but she left her hat at home.

Question 15

Choose the sentence about the muddy trail that punctuates "so" correctly.

Accepted Answer

The trail was muddy, so we turned back.

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The trail was muddy so we turned back.

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The trail was muddy so, we turned back.

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The trail, was muddy so we turned back.

Question 16

Choose the sentence about the weekend plans that punctuates "or" correctly.

Accepted Answer

We can visit the museum, or we can stay home.

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We can visit the museum or we can stay home.

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We can visit the museum or, we can stay home.

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We can, visit the museum or we can stay home.

Question 17

Choose the sentence about the cold morning that punctuates "yet" correctly.

Accepted Answer

The sun was bright, yet the air stayed cold.

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The sun was bright yet the air stayed cold.

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The sun was bright yet, the air stayed cold.

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The sun, was bright yet the air stayed cold.

Question 18

Choose the sentence about the early bedtime that punctuates "for" correctly.

Accepted Answer

Owen went to bed early, for the bus came at six.

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Owen went to bed early for the bus came at six.

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Owen went to bed early for, the bus came at six.

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Owen, went to bed early for the bus came at six.

Question 19

Choose the sentence about Jamal's missed messages that punctuates "nor" correctly.

Accepted Answer

Jamal did not answer the phone, nor did he read the note.

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Jamal did not answer the phone nor did he read the note.

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Jamal did not answer the phone nor, did he read the note.

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Jamal, did not answer the phone nor did he read the note.

Question 20

Choose the sentence that does NOT need a comma before "and".

Accepted Answer

Ravi washed the dishes and dried them.

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Ravi washed the dishes and his sister dried them.

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The dog barked and the baby woke up.

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We packed the tent and Dad loaded the car.

Question 21

Choose the sentence that does NOT need a comma before "but".

Accepted Answer

Dad searched the shed but found no rake.

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Dad searched the shed but the rake was gone.

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I called her name but she kept walking.

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The team practiced hard but they lost the game.

Question 22

Which joining word fits here? The library was closed, ___ we walked to the park instead.

Accepted Answer

so

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or

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nor

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yet

Question 23

Which joining word shows a choice? Take the bus, ___ you can ride your bike.

Accepted Answer

or

Answer

so

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nor

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for

Question 24

Which joining word gives the reason? We hurried inside, ___ the storm was very close.

Accepted Answer

for

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or

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nor

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yet

Question 25

Which joining word shows a surprising contrast? Tomas practiced every day, ___ he still missed the shot.

Accepted Answer

yet

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so

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for

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nor

Question 26

Where does the comma belong in a compound sentence?

Accepted Answer

Right before the joining word

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Right after the joining word

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After the first word of the sentence

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At the end of the second complete thought

Question 27

In the compound sentence "The rain stopped, and the sun came out," how many complete thoughts are joined together?

Accepted Answer

Two

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One

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Three

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Four

Question 28

In "The rain stopped, and the sun came out," which words make the second complete thought?

Accepted Answer

the sun came out

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The rain stopped

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and the sun

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came out

Question 29

Which rewrite fixes this run-on? The bus was late we missed the bell.

Accepted Answer

The bus was late, so we missed the bell.

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The bus was late, we missed the bell.

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The bus was late so, we missed the bell.

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The bus, was late so we missed the bell.

Question 30

What is wrong with this sentence? The cat jumped up, the vase fell over.

Accepted Answer

Two complete thoughts are joined by a comma with no joining word.

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The first group of words is missing its subject.

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The comma should be moved after the word "cat."

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The second group of words is not a complete thought.

Question 31

Which rewrite fixes this run-on? Ella loves art she paints every evening.

Accepted Answer

Ella loves art, and she paints every evening.

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Ella loves art, she paints every evening.

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Ella loves art and, she paints every evening.

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Ella, loves art and she paints every evening.

Question 32

Choose the sentence about the science fair that is punctuated correctly.

Accepted Answer

Our model broke, but the judges still liked our idea.

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Our model broke but the judges still liked our idea.

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Our model broke but, the judges still liked our idea.

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Our model, broke but the judges still liked our idea.

Question 33

Choose the sentence about the snowy morning that is punctuated correctly.

Accepted Answer

Snow covered the road, so school started late.

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Snow covered the road so school started late.

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Snow covered the road so, school started late.

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Snow, covered the road so school started late.

Question 34

Choose the sentence about the class pet that is punctuated correctly.

Accepted Answer

Leo fed the hamster and cleaned its cage.

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Leo fed the hamster, and cleaned its cage.

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Leo, fed the hamster and cleaned its cage.

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Leo fed the hamster and, cleaned its cage.

Question 35

Choose the sentence about the beach trip that is punctuated correctly.

Accepted Answer

We swam for an hour, and then we built a sandcastle.

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We swam for an hour and then we built a sandcastle.

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We swam for an hour and, then we built a sandcastle.

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We swam, for an hour and then we built a sandcastle.

Question 36

Which joining word completes this sentence? Sam looked in his backpack, ___ his math book was not there.

Accepted Answer

but

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so

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or

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nor

Question 37

Which joining word completes this sentence? Ellie wanted to swim, ___ the pool was closed for repairs.

Accepted Answer

but

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so

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or

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for

Question 38

The words and, but, or, so, for, nor and yet are called ___ conjunctions.

Accepted Answer

coordinating

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subordinating

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correlating

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connecting

Question 39

True or false: In "Ben stirred the batter, and Ana greased the pan," the comma before "and" is correct.

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 40

True or false: In "Lily grabbed her glove and ran to the field," one subject does two actions, so no comma is needed.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

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Ways to Play

Device Games: Students play on their phones

Blast Go

Zombie Escape

Avalanche

Maze Blast

Cave Climb

Blast Out

Mystery Auction

Tour Guide

Food Truck Rush

Tug of War

Alien Blast

Glacier Rush

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