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Identify the sentence with all commas used correctly.

A:

Yes we will go if you finish your work.

B:

Yes, we will go, if you finish your work.

C:

Yes, we will go if, you finish your work.

D:

Yes we will, go if you finish, your work.

Answer: A

Explanation:
✅ A comma follows an interjection or introductory word like Yes.
The second comma correctly separates the conditional clause if you finish your work from the main one.
❌ The other options either omit or misplace commas, confusing the sentence rhythm.

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Choose the sentence that correctly uses commas before conjunctions.

A:

I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining.

B:

I wanted to go for a walk but, it started raining.

C:

I wanted, to go for a walk but it started raining.

D:

I wanted to go, for a walk but it started raining.

Answer: A

Explanation:
✅ When joining two independent clauses with and, but, or, nor, so, yet, for, use a comma before the conjunction.
❌ The other options place the comma in the wrong location.

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Which sentence uses commas correctly to set off nonessential information?

A:

My brother who lives in Canada is coming to visit.

B:

My brother, who lives in Canada, is coming to visit.

C:

My brother who, lives in Canada, is coming to visit.

D:

My brother, who lives, in Canada is coming to visit.

Answer: B

Explanation:
✅ Nonessential (extra) information — “who lives in Canada” — should be surrounded by commas.
❌ The first sentence changes the meaning (implies you have more than one brother).
❌ The other two misplace commas, breaking the clause incorrectly.

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Identify the correctly punctuated sentence with an introductory phrase.

A:

After the meeting we went for coffee.

B:

After, the meeting we went for coffee.

C:

After the meeting we, went for coffee.

D:

After the meeting, we went for coffee.

Answer: D

Explanation:
✅ Use a comma after an introductory phrase like After the meeting.
❌ The first option lacks the comma — unclear pause.
❌ The third and second misuse the comma placement.

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Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.

A:

I bought apples oranges bananas and grapes.

B:

I bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.

C:

I bought, apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.

D:

I bought apples, oranges bananas, and grapes.

Answer: B

✅ A comma separates items in a list.
❌ The third option uses an unnecessary comma after “bought.”
❌ The last option misses a comma after “oranges.”
Using the Oxford comma before and (bananas, and grapes) is acceptable and clear.

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Questions for: Commas