Fun with Commas!

Directions: Last week, we looked at just a few of the many rules surrounding the use of commas in our writing. Let's see if you can recall some of these rules by selecting true or false to show if the comma (or lack of comma) is used correctly in each sentence below!!

1. I went to the mall and bought jewelry, clothing, and musical items for gifts.
True     False

2. I love to eat, turkey during the holidays.
True     False

3. It's fun to have chicken, rice and beans, and carrots for a healthy meal.
True     False

4. Sal, where are you going?
True     False

5. Today is December, 9, 2024.
True     False

6. Have you seen my neighbor's dog, Ginger?
True     False

7. This is Benny's brother Karl; Benny has other brothers, but Karl is visiting for the holidays.
True     False

8. She has to buy gifts for Diandra, Tawana and Billy.
True     False

9. My sister, Joan, is hosting a party this weekend.
True     False

10. December 20, 2024, is the last day of classes before the break!

NOW, please take a moment to FIX the sentences above in which the commas are used incorrectly. Write the edited sentences in the space below.



Note: If you would like to review some of the grammar rules regarding commas, click on the link below for a helpful section found on the following website. (Occasionally, we have to visit this section of the site in a roundabout way, since it often says it is restricted for some odd reason! The comma section is found under "English rules," and then by clicking "Punctuation Rules."
Commas | Punctuation Rules and Examples


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