Question

commas
activity directions
the sentences below don’t make sense because some commas are missing. please put commas between some of the words to make sure the sentences are not confusing. add just one comma to each sentence. circle the letter after each comma you put in. the circled letters will spell out the answer to the riddle at the end.

1. when the mosquitoes came out in went the people.
2. while they were flying nine planes flew in front of them.
3. outside the bedroom carpet the hallway.
4. though we believe in recycling our brother doesn’t.
5. after you read the book report on it to the class.
6. please tell paul revere is a city in massachusetts.
7. when he began painting everyone said he needed art lessons.
8. to make ice chill water.
9. before they finished eating the chicken flew away.
10. to abraham lincoln seemed like a good capital for nebraska.
11. inside your grandpa’s barn was noisy.

punctuation rule
use commas between certain words that might cause confusion together. the comma will separate the words, making readers pause slightly to think about what they are reading. for example:
this sentence—without the comma—is confusing.
if he calls his mother will know where he is.
with the comma, the sentence is very clear.
if he calls, his mother will know where he is.

Explanation:

To solve this, we add a comma to each sentence where it clarifies the meaning, then circle the letter after the comma (assuming each sentence has a lettered option, but since the options aren't fully shown, we'll correct the commas first):

Sentence 1:

When the mosquitoes came out, in went the people. (Comma after "out")

Sentence 2:

While they were flying, nine planes flew in front of them. (Comma after "flying")

Sentence 3:

Outside the bedroom, carpet the hallway. (Comma after "bedroom")

Sentence 4:

Though we believe in recycling, our brother doesn’t. (Comma after "recycling")

Sentence 5:

After you read the book, report on it to the class. (Comma after "book")

Sentence 6:

Please tell Paul, Revere is a city in Massachusetts. (Comma after "Paul")

Sentence 7:

When he began painting, everyone said he needed art lessons. (Comma after "painting")

Sentence 8:

To make ice, chill water. (Comma after "ice")

Sentence 9:

Before they finished eating, the chicken flew away. (Comma after "eating")

Sentence 10:

To Abraham Lincoln, seemed like a good capital for Nebraska. (Wait, this is confusing. Likely: "To Abraham Lincoln, Lincoln seemed like a good capital for Nebraska." Comma after "Lincoln" (first one))

Sentence 11:

Inside your grandpa’s barn, was noisy. (Wait, better: "Inside your grandpa’s barn, it was noisy." Comma after "barn")

Since the exact letters after commas aren’t fully provided, but the process is: add one comma per sentence to clarify, circle the letter after the comma, then spell the riddle answer. For example, if each comma is after a word with a letter (e.g., "out" → letter, "flying" → letter, etc.), combining those letters gives the riddle answer.

(Note: The riddle’s answer likely relates to a word formed by the circled letters. Assuming standard comma placement, the key is placing commas to avoid confusion, then using the post - comma letters.)

Answer:

To solve this, we add a comma to each sentence where it clarifies the meaning, then circle the letter after the comma (assuming each sentence has a lettered option, but since the options aren't fully shown, we'll correct the commas first):

Sentence 1:

When the mosquitoes came out, in went the people. (Comma after "out")

Sentence 2:

While they were flying, nine planes flew in front of them. (Comma after "flying")

Sentence 3:

Outside the bedroom, carpet the hallway. (Comma after "bedroom")

Sentence 4:

Though we believe in recycling, our brother doesn’t. (Comma after "recycling")

Sentence 5:

After you read the book, report on it to the class. (Comma after "book")

Sentence 6:

Please tell Paul, Revere is a city in Massachusetts. (Comma after "Paul")

Sentence 7:

When he began painting, everyone said he needed art lessons. (Comma after "painting")

Sentence 8:

To make ice, chill water. (Comma after "ice")

Sentence 9:

Before they finished eating, the chicken flew away. (Comma after "eating")

Sentence 10:

To Abraham Lincoln, seemed like a good capital for Nebraska. (Wait, this is confusing. Likely: "To Abraham Lincoln, Lincoln seemed like a good capital for Nebraska." Comma after "Lincoln" (first one))

Sentence 11:

Inside your grandpa’s barn, was noisy. (Wait, better: "Inside your grandpa’s barn, it was noisy." Comma after "barn")

Since the exact letters after commas aren’t fully provided, but the process is: add one comma per sentence to clarify, circle the letter after the comma, then spell the riddle answer. For example, if each comma is after a word with a letter (e.g., "out" → letter, "flying" → letter, etc.), combining those letters gives the riddle answer.

(Note: The riddle’s answer likely relates to a word formed by the circled letters. Assuming standard comma placement, the key is placing commas to avoid confusion, then using the post - comma letters.)