FlashDash ← Public Lessons
Comma practice
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After dinner we went for a walk.
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After dinner, we went for a walk.
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My brother who lives in Texas is visiting.
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My brother, who lives in Texas, is visiting.
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I bought apples oranges bananas and grapes.
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I bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.
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When the bell rang the students left.
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When the bell rang, the students left.
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Sarah please close the door.
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Sarah, please close the door.
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We visited Paris France last summer
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We visited Paris, France, last summer.
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If it rains tomorrow we will stay inside.
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If it rains tomorrow, we will stay inside.
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The dog barked loudly but no one came.
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The dog barked loudly, but no one came.
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My favorite subjects are math science and history.
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My favorite subjects are math, science, and history.
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Before you leave turn off the lights.
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Before you leave, turn off the lights.
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The teacher said you may begin the test.
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The teacher said, you may begin the test. (Note: often no comma is used here depending on style.)
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I wanted to go swimming however it was too cold.
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I wanted to go swimming; however, it was too cold.
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My friend Jake is coming over later.
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My friend, Jake, is coming over later. (depends on context)
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After the movie ended we talked about it.
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After the movie ended, we talked about it.
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She packed her books pencils and notebook.
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She packed her books, pencils, and notebook.
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Although he was tired he finished his homework.
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Although he was tired, he finished his homework.
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John can you help me with this problem.
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John, can you help me with this problem?
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We stopped at Albany New York on our trip.
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We stopped at Albany, New York, on our trip.
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The cake was sweet moist and delicious.
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The cake was sweet, moist, and delicious.
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When I wake up I brush my teeth.
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When I wake up, I brush my teeth.
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My sister who loves art painted this picture.
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My sister, who loves art, painted this picture.
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I ran quickly but missed the bus.
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I ran quickly, but missed the bus.
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Please bring your jacket hat and gloves.
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Please bring your jacket, hat, and gloves.
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If you study hard you will pass the test.
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If you study hard, you will pass the test.
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The car which is red belongs to my uncle.
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The car, which is red, belongs to my uncle.
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After school we went to the park.
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After school, we went to the park.
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He plays soccer basketball and baseball.
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He plays soccer, basketball, and baseball.
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Maria please call your mother.
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Maria, please call your mother.
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While I was reading my phone rang.
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While I was reading, my phone rang.
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The baby cried loudly so we picked him up.
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The baby cried loudly, so we picked him up.
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My cousin who is very funny told a joke.
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My cousin, who is very funny, told a joke.
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We need milk eggs bread and cheese.
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We need milk, eggs, bread, and cheese.
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Before the game started we warmed up.
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Before the game started, we warmed up.
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The boy ran fast but he tripped.
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The boy ran fast, but he tripped.
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Anna can you open the window.
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Anna, can you open the window?
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I have visited London England and Rome Italy.
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I have visited London, England, and Rome, Italy.
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When the storm ended the sun came out.
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When the storm ended, the sun came out.
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My teacher who is kind helps everyone.
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My teacher, who is kind, helps everyone.
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He wanted pizza burgers and fries.
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He wanted pizza, burgers, and fries.
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After the test we relaxed.
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After the test, we relaxed.
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Lily please sit down.
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Lily, please sit down.
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The movie was exciting scary and funny.
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The movie was exciting, scary, and funny.
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If you finish early you may read a book.
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If you finish early, you may read a book.
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The book which I borrowed is interesting.
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The book, which I borrowed, is interesting.
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We traveled to Miami Florida during spring break.
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We traveled to Miami, Florida, during spring break.
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When I got home I did my homework.
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When I got home, I did my homework.
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My dog barked loudly but then he stopped.
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My dog barked loudly, but then he stopped.
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She likes dancing singing and acting.
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She likes dancing, singing, and acting.
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Before dinner wash your hands.
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Before dinner, wash your hands.
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My aunt who lives nearby visits often.
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My aunt, who lives nearby, visits often.