890. Practice with Commas in Complex Sentences

Section A: Place a comma (or commas) into each sentence. If the sentence needs no comma, write NO.
1. After we eat dinner we should take a walk.
2. When it stops raining I will drive to the mall and you can walk the dog.
3. I like donuts but they are not good for me.
4. The doctor says I should schedule an appointment because he wants to see me.
5. Before you close the garage door let’s take out the bikes.
6. After dinner I need to write my essay.
7. Because I lost my key I can’t get into the house.
8. The party is next week and you are invited if you want to come.

Section B: Write SENTENCE or FRAGMENT for each number below.
9. After we finish mowing, I will sweep the sidewalk.
10. Before the sun goes down.
11. If you see my lost dog.
12. I hope I find him before it gets dark.

Answers: 1-dinner, we; 2- raining, I; mall, and; 3-donuts,but; 4-NO; 5-door, let’s; 6-dinner, I; 7-key; I; 8-week, and; 9-sentence; 10- fragment; 11-fragment; 12-sentence.