Commas

Practice

LIN1670C                                                     

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Directions: Insert commas where necessary.

  1. My grandmother has lived in Chicago Illinois for the past twenty years but she was born in the South.

  2. The young innocent boy was influenced by his older brothers who had been in trouble with the police for several years.

  3. Because April 29 2002 is the last day of classes for the spring term at Pensacola Junior College students should begin preparing for their final examinations.

  4. The final game of the series which lasted for three hours was the most exciting one.

  5. Mr. Hill decided to retire from the bank since his three children had completed college and were self-supporting didn’t he?

  6. Acquiring knowledge I believe is a primary goal of education although many students would disagree.

  7. As the members of the cast came on the stage for the last time the audience cheered with delight.

  8. The rabid dog that attacked the young girl has not been found yet the animal control officers are still searching.

  9. The algebra textbook twenty chapters of application is one of the best bargains in the bookstore.

  10. My brother Michael who graduated from college three years ago has begun working for a large investment firm in the Northeast.

  11. The student who made a perfect score on the midterm exam may skip the final exam if she chooses.

  12. The two race winners one of them waving an American flag were praised by the media for their patriotism.

  13. The last athletes to use the locker room by the way must make certain that all equipment is properly stored.

  14. The dependable concerned lifeguard was running down the beach and searching for the lost child.

  15. Matthew the wedding will be on Saturday July 30 2002 in Dublin Ireland so make your plans now.

  16. Like Spanish Italian is studied by students planning to travel abroad during their junior year.

  17. When Diane went to Wendy’s for lunch she ordered her hamburger fixed with lettuce cheese onions mustard and relish.

  18. The store manager claimed that the shirt had been stolen.

  19. At sixteen adolescents are eligible for a driver’s license.

  20. Maureen a dedicated mother and wife has successfully managed her home responsibilities along with her challenging career.

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