Do You Know Your Commas?

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Pick the sentence in which the comma is properly used.

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1.

Pick the sentence in which the comma is properly used.
- A.
  
  I did my homework, cleaned my room, washed the dishes, and, walked my dog.
- B.
  
  I did, my homework, cleaned my room, washed the dishes, and walked my dog.
- C.
  
  I did my homework, cleaned my room, washed the dishes, and walked my dog.
- D.
  
  I did my homework cleaned my room washed the dishes and walked my dog.
Correct Answer
C. I did my homework, cleaned my room, washed the dishes, and walked my dog.

Explanation
The comma is properly used in the sentence "I did my homework, cleaned my room, washed the dishes, and walked my dog." The comma separates the different actions that the speaker performed, indicating a list or series of activities.

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2.

Pick the sentence in which the comma is properly used.
- A.
  
  I want to go to the mall ,but my mom said i have to clean my room.
- B.
  
  I want to go to the mall but, my mom said i have to clean my room.
Correct Answer
A. I want to go to the mall ,but my mom said i have to clean my room.

Explanation
The comma is properly used in the sentence "I want to go to the mall, but my mom said I have to clean my room." The comma is correctly placed before the conjunction "but" to separate two independent clauses.

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3.

Pick the sentence in which the comma is properly used.
- A.
  
  Walking to the bus he realized he was late.
- B.
  
  Walking to the bus, he, realized he was late.
- C.
  
  Walking to the bus, he realized he was late.
- D.
  
  Walking, to, the, bus, he, realized, he, was, late.
Correct Answer
C. Walking to the bus, he realized he was late.

Explanation
The sentence "Walking to the bus, he realized he was late." is the correct answer because the comma is properly used to separate the introductory phrase "Walking to the bus" from the main clause "he realized he was late." This use of the comma helps to clarify the sentence structure and make it easier to understand.

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4.

Pick the sentence in which the comma is properly used.
- A.
  
  The teacher, Mr. Hansen, will give me a good grade on this.
- B.
  
  The teacher, Mr. Hansen will give me a good grade on this.
- C.
  
  The teacher Mr. Hansen, will give me a good grade on this.
- D.
  
  The teacher Mr. Hansen will, give me a good grade on this.
Correct Answer
A. The teacher, Mr. Hansen, will give me a good grade on this.

Explanation
The sentence "The teacher, Mr. Hansen, will give me a good grade on this" is the correct answer because it uses commas to set off the appositive phrase "Mr. Hansen." This phrase provides additional information about the noun "teacher." The commas correctly indicate that "Mr. Hansen" is not essential to the sentence's meaning, but rather adds extra detail.

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5.

Pick the sentence in which the comma is properly used.
- A.
  
  The young cute guy was new to the class.
- B.
  
  The young, cute guy was new to the class.
- C.
  
  The young, cute, guy was new to the class.
- D.
  
  The young, cute, guy was, new to the class.
Correct Answer
B. The young, cute guy was new to the class.

Explanation
The comma is properly used in the sentence "The young, cute guy was new to the class." The comma is used to separate two adjectives ("young" and "cute") that modify the noun "guy."

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