Capitalization and comma usage

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The comma rules that are assessed are 1 Separate items in a list.   2 Introduce or end a quotation. 3 Separate introductory info. 4 Separate a transition from a sentence. 5 Separate an   appositive.   6 Before a conjunction. 7 City from a country. Year from a date. 8 Separate two or more adjectives (not colors nor numbers)

The capitalization rules are understood with the MINTS mnemonic.

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Which sentence is correctly capitalized?

Jane visited paris in July for her summer vacation

Jane visited Paris in July for her summer vacation

Jane visited Paris in july for her summer vacation

True or False: We use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence.

True

False

Which words should be capitalized in the sentence: my favorite color is blue.

Which sentence correctly uses a comma?

The car was, red with white stripes.

I enjoy playing soccer, with my mom.

The car isn´t red, nor blue.

She shouted, 'Help me!'.

True or False: We use a comma after an introductory phrase.

True

False

Which sentence correctly uses a comma?

He drinks coffee, or tea.

They visited the park, and the beach.

He was excited to see his grandparents and his cousins.

Daniel, the president, took action.

Which sentence is correctly capitalized?

he visited the grand canyon in arizona.

He visited the Grand Canyon in Arizona.

he visited the Grand canyon in Arizona.

Which sentence correctly uses a comma?

I bought apples, bananas and, oranges.

I bought apples, bananas and oranges.

I bought apples, bananas, and oranges.

I bought apples, bananas and oranges.

Which sentence is correctly capitalized?

Me and Walter visited the Capitol and the theatre last week.

Me and Walter visited the Capitol and the Theatre last week.

Me and walter visited the Capitol and the theatre last week.

me and Walter visited the Capitol and the theatre last week.

Which sentence is correctly capitalized?

In March, harriet muncaster launched "Isadora Moon Goes to School."

In march, Harriet Muncaster launched "Isadora Moon Goes to School."

In March, Harriet Muncaster launched "Isadora Moon Goes to School."

In March, Harriet Muncaster launched "isadora moon goes to school."

Which sentence correctly uses a comma?

In the morning I like to go for a walk.

In the morning I like to go for a walk.

In the morning I like to go, for a walk

In the morning, I like to go for a walk.

Choose the sentence with the correct comma use.

Where is my red, shirt?

Sarah said, 'I love ice cream.'

I am going to, the grocery store.

He said 'I am tired and want to take a nap'.

Which sentence correctly uses a comma?

She wore a blue, shirt with jeans.

Please bring your book, to class.

Pick up your toys, tidy your room.

I have three favorite colors: blue, green, and yellow.

Which sentence correctly uses a comma?

I need to buy, milk bread and cheese.

She was born in Paris, France.

The spider scurried across the floor clothes and toys, scattered.

He is a tall skinny clumsy, boy.

Which words should be capitalized in the title: the adventures of tom sawyer?

Which sentence correctly uses a comma?

The cat is black, and white.

In the morning she eats, cereal.

Uruguay was founded on August 25, 1825.

She said "I love playing, basketball."

Which sentence is correctly capitalized?

john and lisa went to the Park.

John and Lisa went to the park.

john and lisa went to the park.

Which sentence correctly uses a comma?

My favorite colors, are red and blue.

I want to go, but not now.

Juls, the talented artist from New York, showcased her latest painting at the gallery.

She sings well, and dances gracefully.

Which sentence is correctly capitalized?

melanie is my fifth-grade teacher at Menor since September.

Melanie is my fifth-grade teacher at menor since September.

Melanie is my fifth-grade teacher at Menor since September.

Melanie is my fifth-grade teacher at Menor since september.

Which sentence correctly uses a comma?

The cat is sitting on, the chair.

"The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing", said the philosopher.

I like reading books and playing, video games.

She studies hard, yet plays hard too.

Which sentence is correctly capitalized?

Jane visited paris in July for her summer vacation

Jane visited Paris in July for her summer vacation

Jane visited Paris in july for her summer vacation

True or False: We use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence.

True

False

Which words should be capitalized in the sentence: my favorite color is blue.

my

favorite

color

is

blue

Which sentence correctly uses a comma?

The car was, red with white stripes.

I enjoy playing soccer, with my mom.

The car isn´t red, nor blue.

She shouted, 'Help me!'.

True or False: We use a comma after an introductory phrase.

True

False

Which sentence correctly uses a comma?

He drinks coffee, or tea.

They visited the park, and the beach.

He was excited to see his grandparents and his cousins.

Daniel, the president, took action.

Which sentence is correctly capitalized?

he visited the grand canyon in arizona.

He visited the Grand Canyon in Arizona.

he visited the Grand canyon in Arizona.

Which sentence correctly uses a comma?

I bought apples, bananas and, oranges.

I bought apples, bananas and oranges.

I bought apples, bananas, and oranges.

I bought apples, bananas and oranges.

Which sentence is correctly capitalized?

Me and Walter visited the Capitol and the theatre last week.

Me and Walter visited the Capitol and the Theatre last week.

Me and walter visited the Capitol and the theatre last week.

me and Walter visited the Capitol and the theatre last week.

Which sentence is correctly capitalized?

In March, harriet muncaster launched "Isadora Moon Goes to School."

In march, Harriet Muncaster launched "Isadora Moon Goes to School."

In March, Harriet Muncaster launched "Isadora Moon Goes to School."

In March, Harriet Muncaster launched "isadora moon goes to school."

Which sentence correctly uses a comma?

In the morning I like to go for a walk.

In the morning I like to go for a walk.

In the morning I like to go, for a walk

In the morning, I like to go for a walk.

Choose the sentence with the correct comma use.

Where is my red, shirt?

Sarah said, 'I love ice cream.'

I am going to, the grocery store.

He said 'I am tired and want to take a nap'.

Which sentence correctly uses a comma?

She wore a blue, shirt with jeans.

Please bring your book, to class.

Pick up your toys, tidy your room.

I have three favorite colors: blue, green, and yellow.

Which sentence correctly uses a comma?

I need to buy, milk bread and cheese.

She was born in Paris, France.

The spider scurried across the floor clothes and toys, scattered.

He is a tall skinny clumsy, boy.

Which words should be capitalized in the title: the adventures of tom sawyer?

adventures

of

tom

sawyer

the

Which sentence correctly uses a comma?

The cat is black, and white.

In the morning she eats, cereal.

Uruguay was founded on August 25, 1825.

She said "I love playing, basketball."

Which sentence is correctly capitalized?

john and lisa went to the Park.

John and Lisa went to the park.

john and lisa went to the park.

Which sentence correctly uses a comma?

My favorite colors, are red and blue.

I want to go, but not now.

Juls, the talented artist from New York, showcased her latest painting at the gallery.

She sings well, and dances gracefully.

Which sentence is correctly capitalized?

melanie is my fifth-grade teacher at Menor since September.

Melanie is my fifth-grade teacher at menor since September.

Melanie is my fifth-grade teacher at Menor since September.

Melanie is my fifth-grade teacher at Menor since september.

Which sentence correctly uses a comma?

The cat is sitting on, the chair.

"The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing", said the philosopher.

I like reading books and playing, video games.

She studies hard, yet plays hard too.