Intermediate Test Prep ELA 8 (Grades7-8) Literary Devices


Use commas in dates, addresses, and letters.

Now that you have reviewed the rules for using commas in dates, addresses, and letters on the Comma Usage lesson page, it is time to practice using them correctly. Any time that you are not sure, use the link in the chalkboard below to return you to the lesson for more review.

Remember: Commas make writing easier to read and understand because they keep ideas, numbers, and words separated from each other.

Read each sentence below thinking about where commas should go. Then click on the choice below that you think is correct to check your answer.

My cousin has just moved to 57 North Street Hamburg New York 14075.

Rob was presented the award for the essay contest on January 25 2003.

On May 12 1984 my parents were married in New York City.

Job applications can be sent to Acme Department Store 787 Main Street Canton Ohio 55555.

On December 7 1941 the naval base at Pearl Harbor was bombed by the Japanese.

Punctuate these letter parts correctly and then check your answers below.

Dear Aunt Sally
Your friend Jolene
Sincerely Samuel Tyler
Dear Mr. Thomas
Love Mom

Remember: Commas make writing easier to read and understand because they keep ideas, numbers, and words separated from each other. Be sure to be considerate of your readers and use commas appropriately to make your writing clear!

Click on the Chalk board to return to the comma usage lesson page!

There are many other important and useful comma rules that you should know to improve your communication when you write. Follow the links below to the lessons that introduce them:

Commas With Interrupters

Commas
in a
Series

Commas
in Compound Sentences

Commas
in Direct
Address

Commas
With
Adjectives