Comma Invasion! The Game Show

Here’s how the game works: You’ll see five different types of questions:

Comma Attack! This game will ask you to add any needed commas to an example sentence. There will always be either one or two commas missing. You will get TWO points for every comma addition you get right. But you’ll lose a point if you try to add a comma in the wrong place!

Kill the Comma! In this one, you’ll need to delete any unnecessary commas from an example sentence. Either one or two deletions will be needed. You’ll get TWO points for every deletion you get right. But you’ll lose a point if you try to delete a comma that needs to stay!

Life or Death! In this game, an example sentence will appear and you will need to decide if it uses commas correctly. You’ll have to answer YES or NO. Answer quickly before another player beats you to it! You’ll get TWO points if you are the first to answer correctly. But you will lose THREE points if you answer incorrectly, so think hard!

Lightning Strike! In this game, two versions of the same sentence will appear. The only difference will be the commas. Choose the correct version of the sentence – either A or B. You’ll get TWO points if you are the first to answer correctly. But you will lose THREE points if you answer incorrectly, so think hard!

Reconstruct the Destruction! In this game, an unfinished sentence will appear. Fill in the blank to correctly complete the sentence, and pay attention to the use of commas ! The first person to finish the sentence correctly will earn TWO points. Another player can have a chance after that – if the second answer is also correct, that person will earn ONE point.

But be careful! When you Least expect it… There might be a…

Invasion! Comma The first person to do it earns a point! When this happens, you’ll be given a mindless and meaningless (and totally uneducational) task. The first person to do it earns a point!

Let’s Play! So…

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Comma Attack! , Your friend is an obnoxious inconsiderate person. Add any needed commas to this sentence: Your friend is an obnoxious inconsiderate person. , Done

Comma Attack! Add any needed commas to this sentence: Karen clean your room and the kitchen or you will be grounded for a week! , , Done

Comma Attack! Add any needed commas to this sentence: The Empire State Building is located at 350 5th Avenue New York City New York. , , Done

Kill the Comma! Delete any unnecessary commas from this sentence: I need to talk to you, about your video game addiction, Jason. Done

Kill the Comma! Delete any unnecessary commas from this sentence: Because, she was tired, Danielle decided not to go, to the party. Done

Kill the Comma! Delete any unnecessary commas from this sentence: On July, 4, 1776, fifty-six men signed the Declaration of Independence. Done

Life or Death! Does this sentence use commas correctly – YES or NO? Eric you really need to get to work on that essay, because it’s due tomorrow. , Done NO

Life or Death! Does this sentence use commas correctly – YES or NO? I want to see the surf shops and the beaches on our trip to Pensacola, Florida. Done YES

Life or Death! Does this sentence use commas correctly – YES or NO? Mark, thinks Star Wars is lame, so he won’t watch it with me. Done NO

Lightning Strike! Choose the correct version of the sentence: Dogs, usually don’t mind getting wet but, cats absolutely hate it. Dogs usually don’t mind getting wet, but cats absolutely hate it. Done

Lightning Strike! Choose the correct version of the sentence: Every time I sleep on this bed, I end up breaking out in a rash when I wake up. Every time I sleep on this bed I end up breaking out in a rash, when I wake up. Done

Reconstruct the Destruction! Fill in the blank to correctly complete the sentence: If my team wins the game, ________________________ . Done

Reconstruct the Destruction! Fill in the blank to correctly complete the sentence: One excuse, ______________ , would be to say your dog ate your homework. Done

Invasion! Comma REMOVE YOUR SHOE AND SMELL IT ! Done You can earn a point by being the first person to… REMOVE YOUR SHOE AND SMELL IT ! Done

You can earn a point by being the first person to… ACT LIKE A MONKEY ! Comma Invasion! You can earn a point by being the first person to… ACT LIKE A MONKEY ! Done

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Comma Attack! , , The truth in fact is even scarier than the stories. Add any needed commas to this sentence: The truth in fact is even scarier than the stories. , , Done

Comma Attack! , Also don’t forget to bring twenty feet of rope. Add any needed commas to this sentence: Also don’t forget to bring twenty feet of rope. , Done

Comma Attack! , My neighbor has a hideous stinky pet dog. Add any needed commas to this sentence: My neighbor has a hideous stinky pet dog. , Done

Kill the Comma! Delete any unnecessary commas from this sentence: My mom, is an animal rights activist, but my dad is an avid, deer hunter. Done

Kill the Comma! Delete any unnecessary commas from this sentence: My brother was born on July, 4, 1997, so we always light fireworks , for his birthday party. Done

Kill the Comma! Delete any unnecessary commas from this sentence: My friend, Freddie’s address is 1313, Elm Street, Eerie, Indiana, which is kind of freaky. Done

Life or Death! Does this sentence use commas correctly – YES or NO? I asked Lizzie Jenkins, the girl in my physics class, to go to the dance with me. Done YES

Life or Death! Does this sentence use commas correctly – YES or NO? I went to the store to buy a bag of chips a can of soda, and a box of Twinkies. , Done NO

Life or Death! YES John, I have four dollars, and you only have three. Does this sentence use commas correctly – YES or NO? John, I have four dollars, and you only have three. Done YES

Lightning Strike! Choose the correct version of the sentence: Jack and Jill fell down Granite Hill, which is dotted with deadly rocks. Jack and Jill, fell down Granite Hill which is dotted, with deadly rocks. Done

Lightning Strike! Lizzie, stop texting me, I’m way over my limit! Choose the correct version of the sentence: Lizzie, stop texting me, I’m way over my limit! Lizzie, stop texting me! I’m way over my limit. Done

Reconstruct the Destruction! Fill in the blank to correctly complete the sentence: First of all, ________________ ________________________ . Done

Reconstruct the Destruction! Fill in the blank to correctly complete the sentence: The Tyrannosaurus rex was a ___________ , ___________ animal. Done

Invasion! Comma MAKE A SOUND LIKE A DONKEY ! Done You can earn a point by being the first person to… MAKE A SOUND LIKE A DONKEY ! Done

Invasion! Comma GIVE SOMEONE ELSE A HIGH FIVE! Done You can earn a point by being the first person to… GIVE SOMEONE ELSE A HIGH FIVE! Done

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Comma Attack! Add any needed commas to this sentence: My friend Jake the one with the pet parrot gave me his old iPod. , , Done

Comma Attack! Add any needed commas to this sentence: A confident educated candidate is more likely to get the job. , Done

Comma Attack! Add any needed commas to this sentence: Vegetables are according to my mother the most important part of the meal. , , Done

Kill the Comma! Delete any unnecessary commas from this sentence: The truth, in fact, is that you stole my cookies, and my hot chocolate. Done

Kill the Comma! Delete any unnecessary commas from this sentence: Listen, Hillary, you need to start paying more attention, when I talk to you. Done

Kill the Comma! Delete any unnecessary commas from this sentence: If you will buy my lunch, today, I will pay you back, as soon as I get paid. Done

Life or Death! Does this sentence use commas correctly – YES or NO? Frank, your dark, filthy apartment was the scene of the crime. Done YES

Life or Death! Does this sentence use commas correctly – YES or NO? My little brother watches Sid the Science Kid, but I prefer shows, that are made for adults. Done NO

Life or Death! NO Clams, shrimp, and crabs, all live on the seafloor. Does this sentence use commas correctly – YES or NO? Clams, shrimp, and crabs, all live on the seafloor. Done NO

Lightning Strike! Choose the correct version of the sentence: I’ll meet you at 230, Buffalo Street Tulsa, Oklahoma and we’ll go to the airport together. I’ll meet you at 230 Buffalo Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and we’ll go to the airport together. Done

Lightning Strike! Choose the correct version of the sentence: The Sears Tower is located at 233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois. The Sears Tower, is located at 233, South Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois. Done

Reconstruct the Destruction! Fill in the blank to correctly complete the sentence: I have _______________ , __________ , and __________ this trimester. Done

Reconstruct the Destruction! Fill in the blank to correctly complete the sentence: Carrie, __________________ , doesn’t like me at all. Done

Invasion! Comma SLAP YOURSELF IN THE FOREHEAD ! Done You can earn a point by being the first person to… SLAP YOURSELF IN THE FOREHEAD ! Done

Invasion! Comma SHOUT OUT YOUR FULL NAME ! Done You can earn a point by being the first person to… SHOUT OUT YOUR FULL NAME ! Done

Invasion! Comma Final Round Dun, dun, dun ! Done You can earn a final point by being the first person to make this sound… Dun, dun, dun ! Done

Now add up the points And we’ll see who survived the COMMA INVASION—and who wasn’t so lucky!