Commas and Introductory Elements Quiz

What is the purpose of using commas with introductory elements in a sentence?

• To add emphasis to the introductory element

• To separate the introductory element from the rest of the sentence

• To indicate a pause in the sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

When should a comma be used in a sentence with a dependent clause?

• Commas are not needed with dependent clauses

• When the dependent clause comes before the independent clause

• When the independent clause comes before the dependent clause

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What is the function of a sentence adverb in a sentence?

• To modify the entire rest of the sentence

• To modify only the subject of the sentence

• To introduce a new idea in the sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

In the sentence, 'Initially, I was afraid,' why is a comma used after 'Initially'?

• To separate the adverb from the rest of the sentence

• Commas are not needed with adverbs

• To indicate a pause in the sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

When uniting two independent clauses in a sentence, what punctuation should be used?

• No punctuation is needed

• Comma and a conjunction

• Semicolon

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

What is the purpose of using a comma in the sentence, 'When Stacey preached at church on Easter Sunday, did she mention bunnies and colored eggs'?

• Commas are not needed in this sentence

• To connect two independent clauses

• To separate the introductory element from the rest of the sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What is a dependent clause in a sentence?

• A clause that introduces a new idea in the sentence

• A clause that modifies the subject of the sentence

• A chunk of a sentence that can't stand on its own

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the rule of thumb for identifying whether a clause is independent?

• Check whether it connects two independent clauses

• Check whether it introduces a new idea in the sentence

• Check whether it can act as a full sentence on its own

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B