Commas with Quotations

Which of the following is an example of an introductory phrase that requires a comma after it?

• In the beginning

• In conclusion

• At the end

• After the fact

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

When should a comma be placed before a quotation?

• When the quotation is part of a larger sentence

• When the quotation is a direct question

• When the quotation is the first word in a sentence

• When the quotation is a proper noun

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A

What is the correct way to use commas with interrupted quotations?

• Use a period before the closing quotation mark, and then continue the quotation with a lowercase letter.

• Do not use any punctuation before the closing quotation mark, and then continue the quotation with a lowercase letter.

• Use a semicolon before the closing quotation mark, and then continue the quotation with a lowercase letter.

• Use a comma before the closing quotation mark, and then continue the quotation with a lowercase letter.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

In the sentence, 'She said, 'I will be there soon',' where should the comma be placed?

• After the word 'will be'

• At the end of the sentence

• After the word 'said'

• Before the word 'I'

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of a comma after an introductory phrase?

• After finishing his homework; John went out to play with his friends.

• After finishing his homework John, went out to play with his friends.

• After finishing his homework, John went out to play with his friends.

• After finishing his homework John went out to play with his friends.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

When is it appropriate to use a comma before a quotation?

• When the quotation is a question

• When the quotation is a proper noun

• When the quotation is a complete sentence

• When the quotation is being introduced by a reporting verb or a signal phrase.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

In the sentence, 'He asked 'What time is it?',

where should the comma be placed?

• After the word 'he'

• After the word 'asked'

• Before the word 'asked'

• After the word 'time'

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following sentences shows the correct use of a comma before a quotation?

• She said, 'Hello.'

• She said 'Hello.'

• She said, Hello.'

• She said 'Hello',

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A

How should interrupted quotations be punctuated with commas?

• No punctuation is needed

• Outside the closing quotation mark before the interruption and after the interruption

• Inside the closing quotation mark before the interruption and after the interruption

• Only after the interruption

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A