Commas

What is an appositive?

A noun or noun phrase that renames a noun beside it.

Since she used up her supplies hours ago now she was hungry, and thirsty. Where should you remove and add commas in this sentence?

Add comma after "ago" and remove comma after "hungry"

She had put some provisions in a backpack for she wanted to be prepared for a hike of several hours. Where should you remove and add commas in this sentence?

Add comma after "backpack"

The day had started out beautifully and it had seemed like a good idea to go for a hike. Where should you remove and add commas in this sentence?

Add comma after "beautifully"

Val was almost ready to give up but she finally, spotted a light in the distance. Where should you remove and add commas in this sentence?

Add comma after "up" and remove comma after "finally"

The distant light was a signal that all would be well and Valerie hurried toward it. Where should you remove and add commas in this sentence?

Add comma after "well"

"Chris take a long deep breath. Everything will be fine." If you do need to put a comma somewhere in this sentence, where would you put it?

After "Chris" and after "long"

I am going to ask Joan who is in charge of the work schedule if I can have an evening off for the next game. If you do need to put a comma somewhere in this sentence, where would you put it?

After "Joan" and after "schedule"

It was a superbly written book and I could not put it down. Where should you add some commas?

After "book"

Chris is a dedicated hard-working player so I now he will do well tonight. If you do need to put a comma somewhere in this sentence, where would you put it?

After "dedicated" and after "player"

I had track and field dinner at my aunt's house and homework until 11:20pm. If you do need to put a comma somewhere in this sentence, where would you put it?

After "field" and after "house"

I am really looking forward to a stress-free relaxing weekend. If you do need to put a comma somewhere in this sentence, where would you put it?

After "free"

I heard that your friend Chris is going to be in the starting lineup tonight. If you do need to put a comma somewhere in this sentence, where would you put it?

After "friend" and after "Chris"

You are such a helpful nice person so it was hard for you to say no when Sarah asked for help. If you do need to put a comma somewhere in this sentence, where would you put it?

After "helpful" and after "person"

The long dark pathway led to a grim ruined house. Where should you add some commas?

After "long" and after "grim"

We are going to swim in the ocean sleep on the sandy warm beach and eat lots of seafood. If you do need to put a comma somewhere in this sentence, where would you put it?

After "ocean," after "sandy," and after "beach"

Johnny is a skilled expert guitarist so I'm sure his chorus will rock. If you do need to put a comma somewhere in this sentence, where would you put it?

After "skilled" and after "guitarist"

I heard the theme of the dance is Hollywood so I am going to wear lots of sparkly shiny glitter. If you do need to put a comma somewhere in this sentence, where would you put it?

After "sparkly"

You are a strong talented actress so I know you will do well. If you do need to put a comma somewhere in this sentence, where would you put it?

After "strong" and after "actress"

He is an understanding teacher and I'm sure he will see you were just trying to help. If you do need to put a comma somewhere in this sentence, where would you put it?

After "teacher"

You were away having a good time and I was here bored and lonely. Where should you add some commas?

After "time"

Don't forget that we have band practice tonight Tuesday and Thursday. If you do need to put a comma somewhere in this sentence, where would you put it?

After "tonight" and after "Tuesday"

The school musical is next week and I am really starting to get nervous! If you do need to put a comma somewhere in this sentence, where would you put it?

After "week"

I hope you have a great weekend Emma! If you do need to put a comma somewhere in this sentence, where would you put it?

After "weekend"

I'm sorry that happened to you Rachel. If you do need to put a comma somewhere in this sentence, where would you put it?

After "you"

What is rule number 1 of Commas?

Always use commas to separate items in a series or a list.

Cathy likes tennis and golf but does not like softball. Where should you add some commas?

Nowhere

Kevin is not very heavy but is the best football player on the team. Where should you add some commas?

Nowhere

She had been lost, in the woods for hours, yet she had kept moving. Where should you remove and add commas in this sentence?

Remove comma after "lost"

She had not counted on being out, for so long. Where should you remove and add commas in this sentence?

Remove comma after "out"

Valerie was a person, who always tried to plan ahead. Where should you remove and add commas in this sentence?

Remove comma after "person"

Does this go with Comma Rule 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6? I asked Santa for a new bike, roller skates, and a Ping-Pong table.

Rule 1

Does this go with Comma Rule 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6? My family enjoys playing board games, watching movies, and going out for ice cream.

Rule 1

Does this go with Comma Rule 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6? My uncle speaks Italian, Spanish, English, and French.

Rule 1

Does this go with Comma Rule 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6? Kentucky, the number one team in the country, plays basketball today at noon.

Rule 2

Does this go with Comma Rule 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6? My little brother, Jimmy, is in the 4th grade at Gower Elementary.

Rule 2

Does this go with Comma Rule 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6? Rosa, my mom's best friend, is picking me up from school today.

Rule 2

Does this go with Comma Rule 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6? After I found out about the contest, I immediately got to work on my entry.

Rule 5

Does this go with Comma Rule 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6? Before she can go to the movies, Sophie must wash the dishes.

Rule 5

Does this go with Comma Rule 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6? If you like musicals, then you will love Annie.

Rule 5

What is rule number 3 of Commas?

Use a comma before and after an appositive.

What is rule number 6 of Commas?

Use a comma before and after words used to interrupt a sentence.

What is rule number 7 of Commas?

Use a comma between a city and state. Also, use one after the state if the sentence continues.

What is rule number 8 of Commas?

Use a comma to separate the day of the month from the year. Also, use one after the year if the sentence continues.

What is rule number 2 of Commas?

Use a comma to separate two or more adjectives.

What is rule number 4 of Commas?

Use a comma when a sentence begins with an introductory word or phrase.

What is rule number 5 of Commas?

Use a comma when addressing someone.