Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses a comma to separate the introductory element?

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After the rain stopped, we saw a rainbow.

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As soon as she arrived we started the movie.

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When it was time to eat we set the table.

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We, went to the park after school.

Question 2

Which sentence uses a comma to correctly join two independent clauses with a transition word?

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It was raining; however, we decided to go for a walk.

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She studied hard, therefore she passed the test.

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The movie was exciting; nevertheless we left early.

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They wanted to play outside, but the playground was wet.

Question 3

Which sentence correctly uses commas to separate items in a series?

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We packed sandwiches, apples, and cookies for the picnic.

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We packed sandwiches apples and, cookies for the picnic.

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We packed sandwiches apples, and cookies for the picnic.

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We packed, sandwiches apples and cookies for the picnic.

Question 4

Which sentence correctly uses a comma to set off an introductory element?

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In the morning, we will go for a hike.

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We, will go for a hike in the morning.

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In the morning we will go, for a hike.

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We will go for a hike, in the morning.

Question 5

Which sentence correctly uses a comma before the conjunction in a compound sentence?

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We wanted to go to the beach, but it started to rain.

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We wanted to go to the beach but it, started to rain.

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We wanted, to go to the beach but it started to rain.

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We wanted to go to the beach but, it started to rain.

Question 6

Which sentence correctly uses a comma to separate the transition at the beginning?

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However, the team continued to play despite the rain.

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However the team continued to play, despite the rain.

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The team continued to play, however despite the rain.

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The team however, continued to play despite the rain.

Question 7

Which sentence correctly uses a comma to set off an introductory phrase?

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During the concert, the lights suddenly went out.

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The lights suddenly went out during the concert.

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During the concert the lights, suddenly went out.

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During, the concert the lights suddenly went out.

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