Commas Review

What is the purpose of using coordinating conjunctions in a sentence?

• To separate items in a list

• To join two independent clauses

• To introduce a quotation

• To add extra information

Which of the following is an example of using commas with dates?

• Saturday October 2nd 2022

• Saturday, October 2nd, 2022

• Saturday October, 2nd 2022

• Saturday October 2nd 2022,

How are commas used with geographical names?

• To separate street numbers

• To set off all geographical names

• To join two independent clauses

• To introduce a quotation

What is the rule for using commas with introductory clauses?

• Use commas before introductory clauses

• Use commas after introductory clauses

• Use commas in the middle of introductory clauses

• Do not use commas with introductory clauses

How should commas be used with items in a series?

• To join two independent clauses

• To separate three or more words, phrases, or clauses

• To introduce a quotation

• To add extra information

What is the purpose of using commas with contrasting elements?

• To separate items in a list

• To indicate a distinct pause or shift

• To join two independent clauses

• To add extra information

How are commas used with extra information in a sentence?

• Use a pair of commas in the middle of a sentence

• Use commas at the beginning of a sentence

• Use commas at the end of a sentence

• Do not use commas with extra information

What is the rule for using commas with coordinate adjectives?

• Use commas to join two independent clauses

• Use commas to separate two or more coordinate adjectives

• Use commas to introduce a quotation

• Use commas to add extra information

How should commas be used in dialogue?

• Use a comma to shift between the main discourse and a quotation

• Use a comma at the end of a quotation

• Use a comma at the beginning of a quotation

• Do not use commas in dialogue

Which sentence correctly uses commas with extra information?

• Hilda a very good cook went to San Francisco.

• Hilda, a very good cook went to San Francisco.

• Hilda a very good cook, went to San Francisco.

• Hilda, a very good cook, went to San Francisco.