Am Lit - Comma Review

Where do the commas go in this sentence? Mr. Barnes my dance instructor was a professional entertainer.

After "Barnes" and "instructor" Mr. Barnes, my dance instructor, was a professional dancer.

Where do the commas go in this sentence? Gene Fowler who happens to be a poet is my best friend.

After "Fowler" and "poet" Gene Fowler, who happens to be a poet, is my best friend.

Where do the commas go in this sentence? He read Hamlet Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet.

After "Hamlet" and "Macbeth" He read Hamlet, Macbeth, and Romeo and Juliet.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? He drove through Illinois Indiana and Kentucky.

After "Illinois" He drove through Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? Jim are you sure that the building is safe?

After "Jim" Jim, are you sure that the building is safe?

Where do the commas go in this sentence? Martha indeed hated homework.

After "Martha" and "indeed" Martha, indeed, hated homework.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? Mrs. Winston your class has helped me.

After "Mrs. Winston" Mrs. Winston, your class has helped me.

Where do the commas go in this sentence? Dr. Rodriguez who was present at the scene called for an ambulance.

After "Rodriguez" and "scene" Dr. Rodriguez, who was present at the scene, called for an ambulance.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? After our game with Central High School our bus broke down.

After the word "School" After our game with Central High School, our bus broke down.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? In the heat of a summer afternoon our air conditioner stopped.

After the word "afternoon" In the heat of a summer afternoon, our air conditioner stopped.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? They would have to agree or they would not get anything.

After the word "agree" They would have to agree, or they would not get anything.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? Whenever I go to the beach I become sunburned.

After the word "beach" Whenever I go to the beach, I become sunburned.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? After he painted the office blue he dyed his hair green.

After the word "blue" After he painted the office blue, he dyed his hair green.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? Being smaller than the other boys Jim did not make the team.

After the word "boys" Being smaller than the other boys, Jim did not make the team.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? At the last meeting of the cheerleaders Janie was elected captain.

After the word "cheerleaders" At the last meeting of the cheerleaders, Janie was elected captain.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? In the middle of our math class Tim became ill.

After the word "class" In the middle of our math class, Tim became ill.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? Noticing the dark clouds we thought it would rain.

After the word "clouds" Noticing the dark clouds, we thought it would rain.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? Dangerous smelly fumes leaked from the bottle.

After the word "dangerous" Dangerous, smelly fumes leaked from the bottle.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? Alice wanted to stay home that evening yet she did not feel that she could refuse the invitation.

After the word "evening" Alice wanted to stay home that evening, yet she did not feel that she could refuse the invitation.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? He would not let them fight nor would he allow them to give up.

After the word "fight" He would not let them fight, nor would he allow them to give up.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? The foolish rude remark embarrassed him.

After the word "foolish" The foolish, rude remark embarrassed him.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? A heavy soiled ball sailed over the fence.

After the word "heavy" A heavy, soiled ball sailed over the fence.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? "Anything that you can do will be helpful" John replied.

After the word "helpful" INSIDE the quotation mark "Anything that you can do will be helpful," John replied.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? The rain continued for an hour so the game was called off.

After the word "hour" The rain continued for an hour, so the game was called off.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? The story was very interesting and she read it on one evening.

After the word "interesting" The story was very interesting, and she read it on one evening.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? Although she loved her job it did not pay very much.

After the word "job" Although she loved her job, it did not pay very much.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? Wading into the cool lake we found relief from the heat.

After the word "lake" Wading into the cool lake, we found relief from the heat.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? Jean does not eat much lately and she is losing weight.

After the word "lately" Jean does not eat much lately, and she is losing weight.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? Before you leave give us your address and telephone number.

After the word "leave" Before you leave, give us your address and telephone number.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? Mom please buy me some new shoes.

After the word "mom" Mom, please buy me some new shoes.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? No you could go to bed early.

After the word "no" No, you could go to bed early.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? You can spend the money now or you can put it in the bank.

After the word "now" You can spend the money now, or you can put it in the bank.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? Oh you will think of something to say.

After the word "oh" Oh, you will think of something to say.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? Because the game was so one-sided we left early.

After the word "one-sided" Because the game was so one-sided, we left early.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? The day was overcast yet we went to the beach.

After the word "overcast" The day was overcast, yet we went to the beach.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? While I worked at the restaurant I learned about food.

After the word "restaurant" While I worked at the restaurant, I learned about food.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? As I entered the room I realized that I was late again.

After the word "room" As I entered the room, I realized that I was late again.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? Steve said "What do you want me to do?"

After the word "said" Steve said, "What do you want me to do?"

Where does the comma go in this sentence? Your handwriting is sloppy but your punctuation is perfect.

After the word "sloppy" Your handwriting is sloppy, but your punctuation is perfect.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? She threw the switch but the lights did not work.

After the word "switch" She threw the switch, but the lights did not work.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? Having been told of the test John wondered when he would study.

After the word "test" Having veen told of the test, John wondered when he would study.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? When she noticed the time Marie realized she would be late.

After the word "time" When she noticed the time, Marie realized she would be late.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? By the old bridge at the north of town we are meeting for a picnic.

After the word "town" By the old bridge at the north of town, we are meeting for a picnic.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? The instructor gave an unfair difficult examination.

After the word "unfair" The instructor gave an unfair, difficult examination.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? Unfortunately I have to stay up all night.

After the word "unfortunately" Unfortunately, I have to stay up all night.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? Seeing the oncoming car weaving I slowed down.

After the word "weaving" Seeing the oncoming car weaving, I slowed down.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? If she wishes Gloria can come with us.

After the word "wishes" If she wishes, Gloria can come with us.

Where do the commas go in this sentence? I worried John that you had forgotten to feed the dog.

After the word "worried" and "John" I worried, John, that you had forgotten to feed the dog.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? Yes he assigned another essay.

After the word "yes" Yes, he assigned another essay.

Where does the comma go in this sentence? Since I left you my whole life has changed.

After the word "you" Since I left you, my whole life has changed.

Where do the commas go in this sentence? A Mazda the car with the rotary engine is expensive.

After the words "Mazda" and "engine" A Mazda, the car with the rotary engine, is expensive.

Where do the commas go in this sentence? I ate breakfast read the paper and went to work.

After the words "breakfast" and "paper" I ate breakfast, read the paper, and went to work.

Where do the commas go in this sentence? My car which I received as a gift sits idle in the driveway.

After the words "car" and "gift" My car, which I received as a gift, sits idle in the driveway.

Where do the commas go in this sentence? Use care courtesy and common sense in your driving.

After the words "care" and "courtesy" Use care, courtesy, and common sense in your driving.

Where do the commas go in this sentence? One of the car's safety features for example is the braking system.

After the words "features" and "example" One of the car's safety features, for example, is the braking system.

Where do the commas go in this sentence? My friend who was hurt in the accident is in the hospital.

After the words "friend" and "accident" My friend, who was hurt in the accident, is in the hospital.

Where do the commas go in this sentence? It was a happy productive prosperous season.

After the words "happy" and "productive" It was a happy, productive, prosperous season.

Where do the commas go in this sentence? Although it was a hot sticky miserable day, Mrs. Matson looked cool.

After the words "hot" and "sticky" Although it was a hot, sticky, miserable day, Mrs. Matson looked cool.

Where do the commas go in this sentence? I was very embarrassed when my husband who was only slightly drunk crashed down the stairs.

After the words "husband" and "drunk" I was very embarrassed when my husband, who was only slightly drunk, crashed down the stairs.

Where do the commas go in this sentence? Mike would be much improved on the contrary if he stayed in bed.

After the words "improved" and "contrary" Mike would be much improved, on the contrary, if he stayed in bed.

Where do the commas go in this sentence? It is however very difficult to hit a silverfish from ten feet away.

After the words "is" and "however" It is, however, very difficult to hit a silverfish from ten feet away.

Where do the commas go in this sentence? His long clean hair hung down to his worn faded jacket.

After the words "long" and "worn" His long, clean hair hung down to his worn, faded jacket.

Where do the commas go in this sentence? I have seen his picture in magazines on television and in movies.

After the words "magazines" and "television" I have seen his picture in magazines, on television, and in movies.

Where do the commas go in this sentence? He ends each day by telling himself that the day was miserable that he should have stayed in bed and that tomorrow will be better.

After the words "miserable" and "bed" He ends each day by telling himself that the day was miserable, that he should have stayed in bed, and that tomorrow will be better.

Where do the commas go in this sentence? Running in place doing sit-ups and lifting weights are healthy activities.

After the words "place" and "sit-ups" Running in place, doing sit-ups, and lifting weights are healthy activities.

Where do the commas go in this sentence? He realized nevertheless that Martha would not let him keep a dog.

After the words "realized" and "nevertheless" He realized, nevertheless, that Martha would not let him keep a dog.

Where do the commas go in this sentence? The short round brown bottle contains sulfuric acid.

After the words "short" and "round" The short, round, brown bottle contains sulfuric acid.

Where do the commas go in this sentence? That song in my opinion is unimaginative.

After the words "song" and "opinion" That song, in my opinion, is unimaginative.

Where do the commas go in this sentence? He ran up the stairs through the door and down the hall.

After the words "stairs" and "door" He ran up the stairs, through the door, and down the hall.

Where do the commas go in this sentence? The boys stopped looked and then darted for cover.

After the words "stopped" and "looked" The boys stopped, looked, and then darted for cover.

Where do the commas go in this sentence? The story nevertheless is interesting.

After the words "story" and "nevertheless" The story, nevertheless, is interesting.

Where do the commas go in this sentence? We went swimming boating and fishing.

After the words "swimming" and "boating" We went swimming, boating, and fishing

Where do the commas go in this sentence? A tall dark and handsome man walked into the room.

After the words "tall" and "dark" A tall, dark, and handsome man walked into the room.

Where do the commas go in this sentence? The umpire unfortunately called off the game.

After the words "umpire" and "unfortunately" The umpire, unfortunately, called off the game.