Commas Practice

Add missing commas to the sentences below.  After the sentence, circle the rule(s) that you used to decide you needed a comma. Some sentences may not need a comma!

1. Hey you just stepped on my toe! Items in a List   Appositive/Parenthetical    FANBOY w/2 Independent Clauses    Introductory Clause     Nonessential Following Clause     Quotes    Interjection
2. Whenever I eat too much ice cream I get a stomache ache.Items in a List   Appositive/Parenthetical    FANBOY w/2 Independent Clauses    Introductory Clause     Nonessential Following Clause     Quotes    Interjection
3. My little sister a real pain in the neck is taking ballet lessons there.Items in a List   Appositive/Parenthetical    FANBOY w/2 Independent Clauses    Introductory Clause     Nonessential Following Clause     Quotes    Interjection
4. Hold on don't you think that you should apologize?Items in a List   Appositive/Parenthetical    FANBOY w/2 Independent Clauses    Introductory Clause     Nonessential Following Clause     Quotes    Interjection
5. People are coming to the party and bringing salad snacks and dessert.Items in a List   Appositive/Parenthetical    FANBOY w/2 Independent Clauses    Introductory Clause     Nonessential Following Clause     Quotes    Interjection
6. At the aquarium we saw tropical fish and we fed the seals. Items in a List   Appositive/Parenthetical    FANBOY w/2 Independent Clauses    Introductory Clause     Nonessential Following Clause     Quotes    Interjection
7. If I she says I can go I'll grab my suitcase right away.Items in a List   Appositive/Parenthetical    FANBOY w/2 Independent Clauses    Introductory Clause     Nonessential Following Clause     Quotes    Interjection
8. I think I'll use a recipe if I may. Items in a List   Appositive/Parenthetical    FANBOY w/2 Independent Clauses    Introductory Clause     Nonessential Following Clause     Quotes    Interjection
9. My cousin Matthew is a firefighter.Items in a List   Appositive/Parenthetical    FANBOY w/2 Independent Clauses    Introductory Clause     Nonessential Following Clause     Quotes    Interjection
10. I hope that we can go to Catalina but I'll hope for great weather.Items in a List   Appositive/Parenthetical    FANBOY w/2 Independent Clauses    Introductory Clause     Nonessential Following Clause     Quotes    Interjection
11. "Jason please hold the door" I shouted.Items in a List   Appositive/Parenthetical    FANBOY w/2 Independent Clauses    Introductory Clause     Nonessential Following Clause     Quotes    Interjection
12. If I decide to make the cream puffs I will need to buy flour eggs and cream.Items in a List   Appositive/Parenthetical    FANBOY w/2 Independent Clauses    Introductory Clause     Nonessential Following Clause     Quotes    Interjection
13. I want to go to Disneyland and then visit Knott's Berry Farm.Items in a List   Appositive/Parenthetical    FANBOY w/2 Independent Clauses    Introductory Clause     Nonessential Following Clause     Quotes    Interjection
14. While I want to go to Canada I fear being really cold!Items in a List   Appositive/Parenthetical    FANBOY w/2 Independent Clauses    Introductory Clause     Nonessential Following Clause     Quotes    Interjection
15. "Wait if I help you carry the bags will you give me a tip?" I asked.Items in a List   Appositive/Parenthetical    FANBOY w/2 Independent Clauses    Introductory Clause     Nonessential Following Clause     Quotes    Interjection
16. I always bring my own toothpaste because I only like to use Aim.Items in a List   Appositive/Parenthetical    FANBOY w/2 Independent Clauses    Introductory Clause     Nonessential Following Clause     Quotes    Interjection
17. I will either attend UCLA or USC in the fall.Items in a List   Appositive/Parenthetical    FANBOY w/2 Independent Clauses    Introductory Clause     Nonessential Following Clause     Quotes    Interjection
18. If you don't exercise you are at risk for heart disease diabetes and high blood pressure.Items in a List   Appositive/Parenthetical    FANBOY w/2 Independent Clauses    Introductory Clause     Nonessential Following Clause     Quotes    Interjection
19. "Jason my little brother is worried about money" I said.Items in a List   Appositive/Parenthetical    FANBOY w/2 Independent Clauses    Introductory Clause     Nonessential Following Clause     Quotes    Interjection
20. I hesitate to ask but are you sure that you're feeling better?Items in a List   Appositive/Parenthetical    FANBOY w/2 Independent Clauses    Introductory Clause     Nonessential Following Clause     Quotes    Interjection

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