Using Commas in English

How do we use commas in lists?

• To separate two items

• To join two sentences

• To separate three or more items

• To replace a period

Which sentence correctly uses commas in a list?

• The UAE flag has red, white, green and black colors.

• The UAE flag has red white, green, and black colors.

• The UAE flag has red, white, green, and black colors.

• The UAE flag has, red, white, green, and black colors.

What is a nonessential phrase?

• A phrase that is not important to the main idea

• A phrase that begins a sentence

• A phrase that ends a sentence

• A phrase that combines two ideas

Which sentence correctly uses commas for a nonessential phrase?

• The Sheikh Zayed Mosque, which is in Abu Dhabi is beautiful.

• The Sheikh Zayed Mosque which is, in Abu Dhabi, is beautiful.

• The Sheikh Zayed Mosque which is in Abu Dhabi is, beautiful.

• The Sheikh Zayed Mosque, which is in Abu Dhabi, is beautiful.

Where do we place a comma in introductory elements?

• Before the introductory element

• After the introductory element

• In the middle of the introductory element

• No comma is needed

Which sentence correctly uses a comma in an introductory element?

• During Ramadan many people, in the UAE fast from sunrise to sunset.

• During Ramadan, many people in the UAE fast from sunrise to sunset.

• During, Ramadan many people in the UAE fast from sunrise to sunset.

• During Ramadan many people in, the UAE fast from sunrise to sunset.

In which sentence should a comma be added for clarity?

• The Burj Khalifa the tallest building in the world is in Dubai.

• The Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world is in Dubai.

• The Burj Khalifa the tallest building in the world, is in Dubai.

• The Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, is in Dubai.

How many main ways do we use commas, according to the lesson?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Which of the following is not a way commas are used?

• In lists

• For nonessential phrases

• In introductory elements

• To end sentences

Why is it important to use commas correctly?

• To make writing longer

• To confuse readers

• To make writing clear and easy to understand

• To avoid using periods