Where does the comma go? Wrapping his tail around a branch the monkey swung to the ground.

His tail around a branch, the monkey swung to the ground.

A comma is required when ___.

[INDEPENDENT CLAUSE], [FANBOYS] [INDEPENDENT CLAUSE]

Which of the following sentences does NOT need a comma?

He wanted a digital runner’s watch for his birthday.

A comma is necessary in which of the following situations?

{DEPENDENT CLAUSE], [INDEPENDENT CLAUSE]

Which of the following sentences follows standard rules for punctuation?

Although he read every page, he didn’t take notes.

Use a comma to separate two descriptive words when . . .

sentence can be reworded with “and” between the 2 adjectives

Punctuate the following sentence: The soft yellow fruit is featured in her new recipe.

The soft, yellow fruit is featured in her new recipe.

How do I use commas in this sentence? My happy energetic puppy is named Rex.

My happy, energetic puppy is named Rex.

Which of the following sentences uses a comma incorrectly?

Inside, the heart are four chambers.

Where does the comma go in the following sentence?

Forecasters in Los Angeles warned of another hot, windy day.

Which of the following sentences does NOT require a comma?

You called me before, arriving at my house.

How should I use commas in this sentence? You may choose between yellow red or blue fabric.

You may choose between yellow, red, or blue fabric.

Where does the comma go in the following sentence? The woods are lovely dark and deep.

The woods are lovely, dark, and deep.

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

Thousands of eager, loyal fans were excited.

Which one correctly uses a comma?

Georgia gathered the pictures, so there were none for me.

Where does the comma belong in the following sentence?

Since it is only Tuesday, there is time to finish the mural.

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1
Where does the comma go? Wrapping his tail around a branch the monkey swung to the ground.
His tail, around a branch the monkey swung to the ground.
His tail around a branch, the monkey swung to the ground.
His tail around a branch the monkey swung, to the ground.
No comma needed.
2
A comma is required when ___.
[INDEPENDENT CLAUSE], [INDEPENDENT CLAUSE]
[DEPENDENT CLAUSE], [FANBOYS] [DEPENDENT CLAUSE]
{INDEPENDENT CLAUSE], [FANBOYS] [DEPENDENT CLAUSE]
[INDEPENDENT CLAUSE], [FANBOYS] [INDEPENDENT CLAUSE]
3
Which of the following sentences does NOT need a comma?
My car makes a low grinding noise when I change gears.
He wanted a digital runner’s watch for his birthday.
She watched the slow hazy sun drop behind the horizon.
The cat flicked a quick white paw towards the mouse.
4
A comma is necessary in which of the following situations?
[DEPENDENT CLAUSE], [FANBOYS] [DEPENDENT CLAUSE]
{INDEPENDENT CLAUSE], [INDEPENDENT CLAUSE]
{INDEPENDENT CLAUSE], [DEPENDENT CLAUSE]
{DEPENDENT CLAUSE], [INDEPENDENT CLAUSE]
5
Which of the following sentences follows standard rules for punctuation?
Although, he read every page he didn’t take notes.
Although, he read every page, he didn’t take notes.
Although he read every page, he didn’t, take notes.
Although he read every page, he didn’t take notes.
6
Use a comma to separate two descriptive words when . . .
the words are NOT coordinating adjectives
sentence can be reworded with “and” between the 2 adjectives
the words are both adjectives describing different nouns
the first word is an adverb, such as “extremely”
7
Punctuate the following sentence: The soft yellow fruit is featured in her new recipe.
The soft, yellow fruit is featured, in her new recipe.
The soft, yellow fruit is featured in her new recipe.
The soft yellow, fruit, is featured in her new recipe.
The soft, yellow, fruit is featured in her new recipe.
8
How do I use commas in this sentence? My happy energetic puppy is named Rex.
My happy, energetic, puppy, is named Rex.
My happy energetic, puppy is named Rex.
My happy energetic puppy, is named Rex.
My happy, energetic puppy is named Rex.
9
Which of the following sentences uses a comma incorrectly?
Once harvested, cocoa beans are examined for quality.
Inside, the heart are four chambers.
To most listeners, the Bose speakers have the best sound.
Unfortunately, I forgot my glasses.
10
Where does the comma go in the following sentence?
Forecasters, in Los Angeles warned of another hot windy day.
Forecasters in Los Angeles warned of another hot, windy day.
Forecasters in Los Angeles, warned of another hot windy day.
Forecasters in Los Angeles warned of another, hot windy day.
11
Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?
and
yet
if
but
12
Which of the following sentences does NOT require a comma?
You called me before, arriving at my house.
Before you arrived, I thought you weren't coming.
Before leaving, please call me.
Before you leave, please call me.
13
How should I use commas in this sentence? You may choose between yellow red or blue fabric.
You may choose between yellow, red or blue fabric.
You may choose between yellow, red, or blue fabric.
You may choose between, yellow red, or blue fabric.
You may choose between yellow red, or blue fabric.
14
Where does the comma go in the following sentence? The woods are lovely dark and deep.
The woods are lovely dark, and deep.
The woods, are lovely dark and deep.
The woods are, lovely dark, and deep.
The woods are lovely, dark, and deep.
15
Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?
Levi’s stadium also features an interactive, scoreboard.
Levi's has multiple electronic, device, charging stations.
Thousands of eager, loyal fans were excited.
The 49ers have a brand, new stadium.
16
Which one correctly uses a comma?
Georgia gathered the pictures so there were none, for me.
Georgia, gathered the pictures so there were none for me.
Georgia gathered the pictures, so there were none for me.
There are no commas needed.
17
Where does the comma belong in the following sentence?
Since it is only Tuesday there, is time to finish the mural.
Since it is only Tuesday, there is time to finish the mural.
Since it is only, Tuesday there is time to finish the mural.
Since, it is only Tuesday there is time to finish the mural.

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