Grammar and Language Workbook

238 Grammar and Language Workbook, Grade 6

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If you talk to Jess, Antonia says to tell her hello. I’ll call you when I get home, and

maybe we can get together.

Love, Kimmie

Exercise 2 Add commas where needed. Write C in the blank before each correct

sentence.

Some people like lima beans,but Jim can’t stand them.

1. Hakeem weeded the garden,and his mom picked the vegetables.
   C 2. The lightning hit the barn, but it didn’t catch fire.


2. Is it raining,or did you just wash your hair?


3. I’ve been to Kansas,but I’ve never seen Oklahoma.
   C 5. The cat is napping on the chair, and the dog is sleeping under the bed.
   C 6. Felipe’s first language is Spanish, and André speaks French.


4. Ana’s favorite subject is geography,but she’s better at math.
   C 8. We wanted to buy that tape, but the store was sold out.


5. Instead of twelve,six players got new uniforms.


6. I’d talk louder,but I’m afraid I’d wake the baby.
   C 11. Can you babysit tonight, or do you already have plans?


7. You bring the bat and ball,and Joe will bring the mitt.
   C 13. The violin was scratchy, but the trumpet sounded sweet and clear.


8. Do you have relatives in Mexico,or is your whole family here?


9. One twin was dressed in purple,and the other wore pink.
   C 16. Does Jaime want juice with supper, or would he rather have milk?


10. Janelle came in first,four seconds ahead of Sonya.


11. Heather was a scarecrow at the costume party,and Jill was a movie star.


12. Ali was invited to dinner,but he didn’t feel well.
    C 20. Do you know how to do this problem, or shall I help you?


13. That looks like a kangaroo,but I think it’s a wombat.
    C 22. The clown tripped on her shoelace, and the children laughed loudly.