Use commas in dates and to separate items in a series
Exercise
Difficulty 1
~1 min
eng.g1.s.ex_01
Date Write
Prompt
Write today's date: May 15, 2026. Make sure the comma is in the right place.
M-1-S-EX-01
Illustration
Reference image: 'May 15, 2026' written clearly on three-line paper with the comma circled in red for self-check. Includes anatomy labels: 'capital M', 'comma below line', 'year as 4 digits'.
How it's presented
mode
handwriting
paper
three line
Answer criteria
type
exact string
value
May 15, 2026
allow variant
May 15,2026
Hints
- The comma is a tiny tadpole that sits BELOW the line.
- It goes between the day number and the year.
Misconceptions to watch
- No comma at all
- Comma in wrong position (after May)
Used in lessons