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Practice comma use in series, introductions, direct address, appositives, and nonrestrictive clauses.
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Where do commas belong? Before practice Maya packed cleats shin guards and water.
Where does one comma belong? Although the bus arrived late the band reached the concert on time.
Where do commas belong? The recipe calls for rice beans tomatoes and cumin.
Where do commas belong? Mr. Alvarez our debate coach reminded us to cite evidence.
Where does one comma belong? Jordan bring the camera to the yearbook meeting.
Where does one comma belong? The hikers crossed a narrow rocky trail before sunset.
Where does one comma belong? Meanwhile the goalie adjusted her gloves.
Where does one comma belong? Near the harbor the foghorn sounded twice.
Where do commas belong? The robotics club which meets on Fridays built a delivery robot.
Where do commas belong? At the market Nora bought peaches plums and cherries.
Where does one comma belong? Holding the flashlight Devin checked the fuse box.
Where does one comma belong? The violinist played a bright lively tune.
Choose the sentence with correct comma use.
Select the correctly punctuated sentence.
Which version uses commas correctly?
Only some students finished the survey. Which sentence correctly says that just those students may leave early?
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
Select the sentence with correct punctuation.
Which sentence handles the introduction and series correctly?
Pick the sentence with correct appositive punctuation.
Choose the sentence with correct comma placement.
Select the correctly punctuated version.
A: My brother, who lives in Austin, called. B: My brother who lives in Austin called. What do the commas change?
A: The buses, which are electric, park near the gym. B: The buses that are electric park near the gym. What changes?
A: The jersey, with the torn sleeve, is on the bench. B: The jersey with the torn sleeve is on the bench. What do the commas show?
A: Our dog, Max, chased a squirrel. B: Our dog Max chased a squirrel. What do the commas change?
A: The mural, painted by eighth graders, covers the hallway. B: The mural painted by eighth graders covers the hallway. What changes?
A: The students, who brought permission slips, boarded first. B: The students who brought permission slips boarded first. What changes?
Which sentence correctly punctuates its opening phrase?
A: The trail, which follows the creek, is closed. B: The trail that follows the creek is closed. What changes?
A: The actor, wearing a silver mask, entered quietly. B: The actor wearing a silver mask entered quietly. What do the commas show?
A: The book, signed by the author, sold quickly. B: The book signed by the author sold quickly. What changes?
What rule explains the marked comma? Before sunrise[,] the fishing boats left the pier.
What rule explains the marked comma? When the whistle blew[,] the swimmers dove from the blocks.
What rule explains the marked comma? The shelter needs towels[,] blankets, and pet food.
What rule explains the marked comma? Lena[,] please save a seat by the window.
What rule explains the marked comma? Ms. Chen[,] the school nurse, checked the first-aid kits.
What rule explains the marked comma? The moon rover[,] which runs on solar power, crossed the test yard.
What rule explains the marked comma? A crisp[,] salty snack filled the bowl.
What rule explains the marked comma? Finally[,] the last train rolled into the station.
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