Commas and Independent Clauses Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a comma in a series?

• I bought apples oranges and pears.

• I bought apples oranges and bananas.

• I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

• I bought apples, oranges, and pears.

Choose the correct punctuation for the independent clause: 'She went to the store, ________ she forgot to buy milk.'

• ,

• ;

• .

• !

Which of the following sentences has the correct punctuation for a compound sentence?

• I went to the store, and I bought some groceries.

• I went to the store and I bought some groceries.

• I went to the store and, I bought some groceries.

• I went to the store and I bought some groceries.

What is the correct punctuation for the independent clause: 'He studied hard ________ he passed the exam.'

• ;

• .

• :

• ,

Which of the following is an example of a comma in a series?

• I bought apples oranges and bananas.

• I bought apples, oranges, and pears.

• I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

• I bought apples oranges and pears.

Choose the correct punctuation for the independent clause: 'He finished his homework, ________ he watched TV.'

• ,:

• ,!

• ,;

• ,

Which of the following sentences has the correct punctuation for a compound sentence?

• I went to the store and I bought some groceries.

• I went to the store and I bought some groceries.

• I went to the store, and I bought some groceries.

• I went to the store and, I bought some groceries.

What is the correct punctuation for the independent clause: 'She practiced piano ________ she became a skilled musician.'

• while

• after

• because

• until

Which of the following is an example of a comma in a series?

• I bought apples oranges and bananas.

• I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

• I bought apples oranges and pears.

• I bought apples, oranges, and pears.

Choose the correct punctuation for the independent clause: 'They went to the beach, ________ they forgot to bring sunscreen.'

• ,;

• ,

• ,:

• ,!