1. The Comma

2. Punctuate these sentences correctly. “While classical music and some educational games can stimulate the brain students are prone to playing more "fun" music and games. Upbeat music can help keep students happier and perhaps more enthusiastic but it invokes a convivial mood and is often played loudly which mainly serves to distract students.” Anchor A-14 (Hint: Three commas should be added!)

3. How is this sentence correctly written? A Job availability is fickle, and is completely dependent on things such as, on how well an area’s economy is faring, the discovery of new practices and resources, and the invention of new technology B Job availability is fickle and is completely dependent on things such as, on how well an area’s economy is faring, the discovery of new practices and resources, and, the invention of new technology. C Job availability is fickle and is completely dependent on things such as on how well well an area’s economy is faring, the discovery of new practices and resources, and the invention of new technology. D Job availability is fickle and is completely dependent on things such as on how well an area’s economy is fairing, the discovery of new practices, and resources, and the invention of new technology. “Job availability is fickle and is completely dependent on things such as on how well an area's economy is faring the discovery of new practices and resources and the invention of new technology.” Anchor A-13

4. Punctuate these sentences correctly, adding commas where necessary. “One can easily make a good first impression only to act disrespectful later which in many cases overpowers the good first impression. One can also make a not so great first impression but turn around for the better. While it may be difficult to recover from a bad first impression it can be done.” Anchor A-14

5. How is this sentence correctly written? “Yes they should; however it is not the school's responsibility to make sure a child is eating healthy.” Anchor A-13 A Yes, they should; however it is not the school’s responsibility to make sure a child is eating healthy. B Yes they should; however, it is not the school’s responsibility to make sure a child is eating healthy. C Yes, they should; however, it is not the school’s responsibility to make sure, a child is eating healthy. D Yes, they should; however, it is not the school’s responsibility to make sure a child is eating healthy.

6. Correctly punctuate this sentence with commas. “During a history assignment in ninth grade I was grouped with a student who I knew would not do a bit of work. Luckily there was one more member in my group and I was not stuck with all of the work to do all by myself.” Anchor A-11