Exploring Commas in 5th Grade Grammar

What is the primary function of a comma in a sentence?

• To end a sentence

• To add extra information

• To clarify the meaning of a sentence

• To introduce a new paragraph

Where should a comma be placed when introducing a quotation?

• Outside the quotation marks

• Inside the quotation marks

• Before the quotation mark

• After the quotation mark

What is the purpose of using a comma after introductory information?

• To connect two independent clauses

• To indicate the end of a sentence

• To list items

• To separate it from the main sentence

In which case do you use a comma before a conjunction?

• When starting a sentence

• When the conjunction starts a list

• When separating two independent clauses

• When the conjunction is at the end of a sentence

Which of the following is a correct example of using commas with fanboys?

• It was raining, so we had to come inside.

• It was raining so, we had to come inside.

• It was raining so we had, to come inside.

• It was raining so we had to come inside.

What is the correct way to punctuate a sentence with an introductory phrase?

• Comma both before and after the introductory phrase

• Comma after the introductory phrase

• Comma before the introductory phrase

• No comma after the introductory phrase

How do you correctly punctuate a city and state in a sentence?

• Comma after the state

• Comma after the city

• Comma before the city

• No comma is needed

Where should a comma be placed when separating a date from a year?

• Before the year

• After the date

• Before the date

• No comma is needed

What is the rule for placing commas in a list?

• Place a comma after each item

• Place a comma before the last item only

• No commas are needed in a list

• Place a comma before and after each item

What does an appositive provide in a sentence?

• A quotation

• Extra, non-essential information

• Additional necessary information

• A geographical location