The document provides examples of proper comma usage in sentences. It lists sentences with incorrect comma usage and the corrected versions. The corrections demonstrate inserting commas between independent clauses and items in a list to improve clarity. The document concludes by providing links to interactive comma exercises for students to practice.

1. Mr. Ramos // English Class

2. I went to the game but my team lost.
I went to the game, but my team
lost.

3. Even though the Paint was still wet
I couldn’t resist touching it.
Even though the Paint was still wet,
I couldn’t resist touching it.

4. After the fire burned out I went
inside the house.
After the fire burned out, I went
inside the house.

5. We read The Outsiders Don
Quixote and The Giver.
We read The Outsiders, Don
Quixote, and The Giver. (the last
comma is optional)

6. I Watch television took the dog for a
walk and drove to the store to get
milk.
I Watch television, took the dog for a
walk, and drove to the store to get
milk.

7. We need to buy water soda cereal
and rice.
We need to buy water, soda,
cereal, and rice.

8. Once upon a time in a land far
away a prince was born.
Once upon a time, in a land far
away, a prince was born.

9. Steve an awesome surfer rode a
giant wave.
Steve, an awesome surfer, rode a
giant wave.

10. I want to go out but I’m dead
tired.
I want to go out, but I’m dead
tired.

11. If you like Harry Potter you’ll
love Lord of the Rings.
If you like Harry Potter, you’ll
love Lord of the Rings.

12. Go to these websites:
http://www.grammarbook.com/grammar_quiz/commas_1.asp
http://www2.ivcc.edu/eng1002/practice_comma_quiz.htm
and do the interactive exercises!
good LUCK!