Use Commas in Letter Greetings
Help Questions
2nd Grade Writing › Use Commas in Letter Greetings
Which closing is punctuated correctly in Yuki’s letter to Mr. Lee?
Sincerely,
Sincerely
Sincerely.
Explanation
This asks about formal closing punctuation. 'Sincerely,' needs a comma at the end. All letter closings need commas.
Which closing is punctuated correctly in Chen’s letter to Sofia?
Your friend
Your friend.
Your friend,
Explanation
This tests using commas in letter closings. 'Your friend,' needs a comma after the closing words. The comma comes before your name.
What punctuation is missing after the closing: Your student
Your, student
Your student,
Your student.
Explanation
The closing needs a comma after it. 'Your student,' shows the right way. Always put a comma after the closing words.
How should you write the closing in Amir’s letter to Dad?
With love, Amir,
With love, Amir
With love Amir
Explanation
The closing needs a comma after it. 'With love,' has the right comma. No comma goes after Amir's name.
Which sentence shows the correct comma placement in the date?
May 15, 2024
May 15 2024
May, 15 2024
Explanation
This tests comma use in dates. 'May 15, 2024' needs a comma between day and year. The comma helps separate the numbers.
Find the punctuation error in the letter.
Dear Sofia I miss you. Your friend, Jamal
Dear Sofia, I miss you. Your friend, Jamal,
Dear Sofia, I miss you. Your friend, Jamal
Explanation
This letter has too many commas. We don't put a comma after our name. Your friend, Jamal is right without another comma.
Which sentence shows the correct comma placement in the greeting?
Dear Aunt Maria
Dear Aunt Maria,
Dear, Aunt Maria
Explanation
Letter greetings always end with a comma. 'Dear Aunt Maria,' shows the right spot. The comma goes after the whole name.
Where should the comma go in the closing of this letter?
See you soon, Carlos,
See you soon, Carlos
See you soon Carlos
Explanation
In letter closings, we put a comma after the closing words. 'See you soon,' has the comma, then Carlos goes on the next line. Perfect!
Which closing is punctuated correctly in Chen’s letter to Sofia?
Your friend.
Your friend
Your friend,
Explanation
This tests using commas in letter closings. 'Your friend,' needs a comma after the closing words. The comma comes before your name.
Which sentence shows the correct comma placement for a greeting?
Dear Sofia
Dear Sofia.
Dear Sofia,
Explanation
Letter greetings always end with a comma. 'Dear Sofia,' shows the right spot. Put the comma after the person's name.