Comma Rules 2 study set
Does the sentence need corrections in punctuation? Darren, the quarterback on my football team doesn't like to share the ball, so he almost always just runs it himself.
Add a comma after "team"
In the following sentence, which comma should be deleted? When, I get home from school each day, I make myself a huge Big Cheesy, a double-decker grilled cheese sandwich.
After "when"
Where do you place commas in a sentence that uses introductory words or phrases?
After the introductory word or phrase; before the beginning of the independent clause.
Where should you place commas in a sentence that contains a non-restrictive clause?
If the clause does not change or limit the meaning of a sentence, it should have commas before and after it.
Where should you place commas in a complex sentence?
If the sentence begins with a subordinate clause, you should put a comma at the end of the subordinate clause before the beginning of the independent clause.
Where should you place commas in a compound sentence?
When you combine two independent clauses with a conjunction like "and," "but," or "or," you should put a comma before the conjunction and never after.
In the following sentence, which comma should be deleted? Ice cream, and candy are tasty, but they're not healthy.
after "Ice cream"
Which comma should be deleted from the following sentence? As soon as possible, I need to find a book, that deals with Covid-19.
after "book"
Where should a comma be added to the following sentence? I reviewed for the quiz, the one on commas to help me do well on Monday.
after "commas"
Where should a comma be added to the following sentence? After the pet goldfish died the family gathered for a funeral.
after "died"
Where should a comma be added to the following sentence? My friend is a Tennessee fan but I like Kentucky.
after "fan"
In the following sentence, which comma should be deleted? My dog snores, when he sleeps, which drives me nuts.
after "snores"
In the following sentence, which comma should be deleted? I, therefore, would be happy to stay home with you, if you don't want to go to the party.
after "you"
Where do you place commas in a sentence that contains a word or phrase that interrupts an independent clause?
It should have commas before and after the interruptor.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Most importantly, if you knew me at all, you would know that I don't like shrimp.
Which sentence has correct punctuation?
My mother, of course, already knows that I would never date a person who doesn't respect me.
Where do you place commas in a sentence that uses an appositive phrase?
The commas should be placed before and after it like all interruptions.