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Comma before and, but, or, so in compound sentences

4th grade (Year 5 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: L.4.2.C · England: Y4 GPS (commas), Y3/4 Writing (proofreading)

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  1. Question 1

    Which sentence has the comma in the right place?

    • A. My phone, was flat so I couldn't call.
    • B. My phone was flat, so I couldn't call.
    • C. My phone was flat so, I couldn't call.
    • D. My phone was, flat so I couldn't call.

  2. Question 2

    Does this sentence need a comma before the joining word? We packed sandwiches and juice.

    • A. Yes: it joins two complete sentences
    • B. No: it is just one sentence

  3. Question 3

    Which sentence has the comma in the right place?

    • A. We can walk to the park or we can, take the bus.
    • B. We can walk, to the park or we can take the bus.
    • C. We can walk to the park, or we can take the bus.
    • D. We can walk to the park or, we can take the bus.

  4. Question 4

    Does this sentence need a comma before the joining word? The puppy was tired but happy.

    • A. Yes: it joins two complete sentences
    • B. No: it is just one sentence

  5. Question 5

    Which sentence has the comma in the right place?

    • A. The ice was thin, so we stayed off the pond.
    • B. The ice, was thin so we stayed off the pond.
    • C. The ice was thin so, we stayed off the pond.
    • D. The ice was thin so we stayed, off the pond.

  6. Question 6

    Does this sentence need a comma before the joining word? The puppy was tired but it still wanted to play.

    • A. Yes: it joins two complete sentences
    • B. No: it is just one sentence

  7. Question 7

    Which sentence has the comma in the right place?

    • A. The film was long but nobody, got bored.
    • B. The film, was long but nobody got bored.
    • C. The film was long but, nobody got bored.
    • D. The film was long, but nobody got bored.

  8. Question 8

    Does this sentence need a comma before the joining word? The puppy was tired but it still wanted to play.

    • A. Yes: it joins two complete sentences
    • B. No: it is just one sentence

  9. Question 9

    Which sentence has the comma in the right place?

    • A. The ice was thin so we stayed, off the pond.
    • B. The ice was thin, so we stayed off the pond.
    • C. The ice, was thin so we stayed off the pond.
    • D. The ice was thin so, we stayed off the pond.

  10. Question 10

    Does this sentence need a comma before the joining word? Grandma knits scarves and hats.

    • A. Yes: it joins two complete sentences
    • B. No: it is just one sentence

  11. Question 11

    Which sentence has the comma in the right place?

    • A. The film was long but, nobody got bored.
    • B. The film was long, but nobody got bored.
    • C. The film, was long but nobody got bored.
    • D. The film was long but nobody, got bored.

  12. Question 12

    Does this sentence need a comma before the joining word? Would you like milk or water?

    • A. Yes: it joins two complete sentences
    • B. No: it is just one sentence

  13. Question 13

    Which sentence has the comma in the right place?

    • A. We can walk to the park or, we can take the bus.
    • B. We can walk to the park or we can, take the bus.
    • C. We can walk, to the park or we can take the bus.
    • D. We can walk to the park, or we can take the bus.

  14. Question 14

    Does this sentence need a comma before the joining word? We packed sandwiches and juice.

    • A. Yes: it joins two complete sentences
    • B. No: it is just one sentence

  15. Question 15

    Which sentence has the comma in the right place?

    • A. The ice was thin so we stayed, off the pond.
    • B. The ice was thin so, we stayed off the pond.
    • C. The ice was thin, so we stayed off the pond.
    • D. The ice, was thin so we stayed off the pond.

  16. Question 16

    Does this sentence need a comma before the joining word? Would you like milk or water?

    • A. Yes: it joins two complete sentences
    • B. No: it is just one sentence

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  1. My phone was flat, so I couldn't call.
  2. No: it is just one sentence
  3. We can walk to the park, or we can take the bus.
  4. No: it is just one sentence
  5. The ice was thin, so we stayed off the pond.
  6. Yes: it joins two complete sentences
  7. The film was long, but nobody got bored.
  8. Yes: it joins two complete sentences
  9. The ice was thin, so we stayed off the pond.
  10. No: it is just one sentence
  11. The film was long, but nobody got bored.
  12. No: it is just one sentence
  13. We can walk to the park, or we can take the bus.
  14. No: it is just one sentence
  15. The ice was thin, so we stayed off the pond.
  16. No: it is just one sentence