Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Quotations and Commas
During this lesson students will have the opportunity to learn the proper way to use quotations and commas. They will view information on the Internet and participate in online activities to help them master this concept.
Get It Write
Get It Write: Using a Comma Before "And" in a Series
This article discusses the correct use of a comma before the word "and" in a list. In addition to clear explanations and examples, there is a self-test with answers. L.11-12.1a Gram/Usage changes, L.11-12.1b Usage issues
Robin L. Simmons
Grammar Bytes: Commas: Exercise 1
This is a 20-question quiz for comma usage; it includes an interactive quiz or a PDF downloadable/printable quiz. Students select the best answer to correct the problem in each sentence from the two options given.
University of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin: Writing Center: Using Semicolons
A writing tutorial for the correct use of semicolons to link two independent clauses, clauses with commas, clauses connected by conjunctive adverbs or transitional phrases, and to link lists where the items contain commas. Examples and...
Towson University
Towson University: Ows: Self Teaching Unit: Major Comma Uses
This lesson focuses on comma rules including the rules, examples, links to exercises and a link to a final quiz.
Towson University
Towson University: Comma Use Exercise 1
This is a 10-question, self-grading exercise/quiz on the use of Commas.
Towson University
Towson University: Comma Use Exercise 2
This is a 10-question, self-grading exercise/quiz on the use of Commas.
Towson University
Towson University: Ows: Comma Use Exercise 3
This is a 10-question, self-grading exercise/quiz on the use of Commas.
Towson University
Towson University: Ows: Comma Use Exercise 4
This is a 10-question, self-grading exercise/quiz on the use of Commas.
Grammarly
Grammarly Blog: Comma Use Around Interrupters
This page focuses on the need for commas around interrupters in sentences and provides examples. Common interrupters include in fact, to say the least, however, generally speaking, sadly, happily, and unfortunately. Nouns of address can...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Using Punctuation for Breaks and Pauses
Punctuation indicates how one should read any sentence. Commas, for example, indicate when a reader should take a brief pause, either for emphasis or for comprehension. [0:40]
Other
Rhl School: Commas in Direct Address
Look at examples and practice using commas correctly in sentences with nouns of direct address.
Grammar Tips
Commas With Compound Sentences
This clearly worded guide clearly explains how to use commas in compound sentences.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Commas in a Series
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explains how to use commas in a series through an interactive website, structured practice and then assessment through an Activote session.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Commas
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will learn to use commas to separate items in a list.
Expansion Learning
Expansion Learning: Is This a Correct Use of a Comma?
Activity provides students the practice they need to master the skill of using commas correctly. Immediate feedback is given.
Other
Book Units Teacher: Teaching Comma Rules
Lots of ideas for teaching Grade 5 students about commas. Includes an anchor chart showing the comma rules they need to understand, four videos, an idea for making a comma rules booklet, and links to additional resources.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: American Lit and Comp: The Harlem Renaissance: Commas
This lesson focuses on comma usage including rules and examples. It features links to rules, an exercise, and a quiz for comma usage, and a self-assessment quiz.
English Plus+
English Plus: Commas in Compound Sentences
This grammar tutorial provides rules for the comma to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence.
Grammarly
Grammarly Blog: Comma After Introductory Clauses
Rules and examples for using commas correctly with an introductory clause.
Capital Community College Foundation
Guide to Grammar and Writing: Using Commas With Coordinating Conjunctions
An exercise with ten compound sentences. Students are asked to type the commas where they belongs in compound sentences with a coordinating conjunctions. Then students can check their answers to see how they did.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Email Clarifying Questions
At the end of this lesson, students will demonstrate the use of commas, clarifying questions, and a friendly letter format by sending an email. Email is part of student's lives, and it is part of the digital landscape they will need to...
Other
Tls Books: Writing the Date [Pdf]
This printable worksheet provides an opportunity for students to practice using commas in dates correctly. An answer sheet is provided
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Commas With Numbers, People, and Places: Lesson 1
This lesson introduces how to use commas with numbers, people, and places. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Commas with Numbers, People, and Places."
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