Choose the correct version of the sentence.

The dinosaur, by the way, is extinct.

The dinosaur by the way is extinct.

The dinosaur by, the way, is extinct.

The dinosaur by the way, is, extinct.

Which one is correct?

The dog, however, still needs to be taken outside.

The dog however, still needs to be taken outside.

The dog however still needs to be, taken, outside.

Which of the following is correctly punctuated?

Sarah, while she may be smart, did not do well on the SATs.

Sarah, while she may be smart; did not do well on the SATs .

Sarah while she may be smart did not do well on the SATs.

Sarah while she may be smart, did not do well on the SATs.

Check the rules that are part of our comma tips:

Comma after an introductory element

Commas between adjectives (if they pass two tests)

Commas on either side of appositives/interrupters

Which sentence uses commas correctly to set off an interrupter?

B) The cat, however, is sleeping.

A) The cat however is sleeping.

C) The cat, however is sleeping.

D) The cat however, is sleeping.

Identify the sentence with the correct use of commas for interrupters.

A) My brother, who is a doctor, lives in New York.

B) My brother who is a doctor, lives in New York.

C) My brother, who is a doctor lives in New York.

D) My brother who is a doctor lives in New York.

What is the purpose of commas around interrupters in a sentence?

B) To indicate a pause or shift in thought

C) To join two independent clauses

D) To emphasize the main clause

Choose the sentence that correctly uses commas to set off an interrupter.

C) The weather, in fact, is quite nice today.

A) The weather, in fact is quite nice today.

B) The weather in fact, is quite nice today.

D) The weather in fact is quite nice today.

Which of the following sentences contains an interrupter?

A) The cake, which was delicious, was eaten quickly.

B) The cake was delicious and eaten quickly.

C) The cake was delicious, and it was eaten quickly.

D) The cake was delicious; it was eaten quickly.

Select the sentence with the correct punctuation for an interrupter.

C) The movie, I believe, is starting soon.

A) The movie, I believe is starting soon.

B) The movie I believe, is starting soon.

D) The movie I believe is starting soon.

Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of commas with an interrupter?

C) The book, surprisingly, was very interesting.

A) The book, surprisingly was very interesting.

B) The book surprisingly, was very interesting.

D) The book surprisingly was very interesting.

Identify the correctly punctuated sentence with an interrupter.

C) The teacher, as you know, is very strict.

A) The teacher, as you know is very strict.

B) The teacher as you know, is very strict.

D) The teacher as you know is very strict.

Which sentence uses commas correctly to set off an interrupter?

C) The car, on the other hand, is very fast.

A) The car, on the other hand is very fast.

B) The car on the other hand, is very fast.

D) The car on the other hand is very fast.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses commas for an interrupter.

C) The answer, of course, is obvious.

A) The answer, of course is obvious.

B) The answer of course, is obvious.

D) The answer of course is obvious.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly with an interrupter?

C) The meeting, unfortunately, is canceled.

A) The meeting, unfortunately is canceled.

B) The meeting unfortunately, is canceled.

D) The meeting unfortunately is canceled.

Which sentence correctly uses commas to set off an interrupter?

C) The plan, as expected, was successful.

A) The plan, as expected was successful.

B) The plan as expected, was successful.

D) The plan as expected was successful.

Comma Interrupters

Quiz

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English

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8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

L.6.2A, L.4.1F, L.5.1A

+3

Standards-aligned

Sarah Williams

FREE Resource

25 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In which sentence are commas used correctly?

Spaghetti, a thin pasta, can be served with different sauces.

Spaghetti a thin pasta can be served with different sauces.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Yes, I can go to the dance this weekend.

Introductory clause/phrase

Direct address

Nonessentials

Interrupters

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

I am not, by the way, impressed by your collection.

Compound sentences

Interrupters

Special terms

Nonessentials

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

James let the doctor know you are allergic to milk.

James, let the doctor know you are allergic to milk.

James let the, doctor, know you are allergic to milk.

James let the doctor know, you are allergic to milk.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Identify the comma rule:

interrupters

x, y, and z

fanboys

describers

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.

This dog which was a large and terrifying-looking Doberman loved to play with other dogs.

This dog, which was a large and terrifying-looking Doberman, loved to play with other dogs.

This dog, which was a large, and terrifying-looking Doberman loved to play with other dogs.

This dog which was a large and terrifying-looking Doberman, loved to play with other dogs.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

Which is an example of commas around interrupters?

Mr. Dodson took Latin, Mrs. Larking took French, Ms. Goad took Spanish, and Mr. Wyler took Japanese.

The big bad wolf, dressed as grandma, was covered head to toe to hide his true appearance.

I want to get good grades, for college admission requirements.

Please, don't touch the dinosaur.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

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In which sentence are commas used correctly?

Yes, I can go to the dance this weekend.

I am not, by the way, impressed by your collection.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Identify the comma rule:

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.

Which is an example of commas around interrupters?

Choose the correct version of the sentence.

Which one is correct?

A nonessential clause is set off by commas, meaning that the clause can be taken out of the sentences and the basic meaning of the sentence does not change.

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