Comma Rules

Comma Rules

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8 Qs

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Comma Rules

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English

6th - 12th Grade

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Kelly Handley

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Comma Rule #1:

Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction to separate two independent sentences.


Which sentence follows this rule correctly?

On the first day of school my parents took 50 pictures, and three videos.

Fifty pictures and three videos later, my parents stopped freaking out.

I had waffles for breakfast, and my brother ate cinnamon rolls.

After breakfast, we started our classes on-line but we were sleepy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Comma Rule #2: Use a comma in a complex sentence if the subordinate clause precedes the independent clause.


Which sentences exemplifies this rule correctly?

After the show, we will go for pizza.

We will go for pizza, after the show.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Comma Rule #3: Use commas to separate three or more words, phrases or clauses in a series.


Which sentence follows this rule INCORRECTLY.

She was known for her funny jokes, kind words, and love of dogs.

She is athletic, quirky and smart.

He lived in Italy for two years, Japan for one year, Germany for six years, and Australia for ten months.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Comma Rule #4: Use commas to separate coordinate adjectives.


Which sentence has coordinate adjectives?

Dogs, cats, and birds filled the old lady's house.

Quickly, swiftly running, she caught up with her team.

She was known for her reading, writing, and speaking skills.

The floor was a sticky, dirty mess after the boy spilled his lunch.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Comma Rule #5: Use commas after an introductory word, phrase, or interjection.

Use a comma in direct address, after the noun that names the person being addressed.


Which sentence needs editing?

Oh no I brought the wrong folder!

Well, my dog ate my homework again.

Charlie, I need to borrow your umbrella.

Seriously, John?

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Comma Rule #6: Use a comma after a transition word or phrase at the beginning of a sentence.


Where should the comma be placed in the following sentence?


In other words it is normal for goats to climb into trees or on top of large rocks.

put a comma after trees and before or

put a comma after words and before it

put a comma after or and before on

put a comma after normal and before for

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Comma Rule #7: Use commas to set off nonrestrictive phrases and clauses in the middle of a sentence.


Which sentence uses commas with a nonrestrictive clause correctly?

He unfortunately ran out of gas, and they were stranded on the side of the road.

Mr. Gallagher the best English teacher at my school has a huge collection of books.

If it wasn't for my friends Zach and Slater, I would have never made it to the football game on time.

Susie, a known klutz, broke her nose when she walked into the wall.

8.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Comma Rule #8: Use commas with places and dates.


Check each example that is done correctly.

(There is more than one correct answer.)

I live in San Antonio, Texas.

My dad was born on November 29, 1938 in Livingston, Montana.

Before moving to San Antonio, Texas, I lived in London England.

In the United States, Independence day is celebrated on the 4th, of July.