Commas Before Joining Words

Question 1

Which of the following sentences is written with the correct punctuation, placing commas before the coordinating conjunction and after the introductory phrase?

Accepted Answer

When the thunder roared, the lights went out, and everyone shouted.

Answer

When the thunder roared the lights went out, and everyone shouted.

Answer

When the thunder roared, the lights went out and everyone shouted.

Answer

When the thunder roared the lights went out and everyone shouted.

Question 2

Which version of the sentence is punctuated correctly? Tom wanted to play soccer but it started to rain.

Accepted Answer

Tom wanted to play soccer, but it started to rain.

Answer

Tom wanted to play soccer but, it started to rain.

Answer

Tom wanted to play soccer, but, it started to rain.

Answer

Tom wanted to play soccer but it started to rain.

Question 3

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Accepted Answer

The dog chased the ball, and it rolled into the yard.

Answer

The dog chased the ball and, it rolled into the yard.

Answer

The dog chased the ball and it rolled into the yard.

Answer

The dog chased the ball, and, it rolled into the yard.

Try three questions

Which of the following sentences is written with the correct punctuation, placing commas before the coordinating conjunction and after the introductory phrase?

Which version of the sentence is punctuated correctly? Tom wanted to play soccer but it started to rain.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Keep going on this shelf