Twelve Comma Rules

Quiz
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English
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8th Grade
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Hard
+6
Standards-aligned
Sarah Williams
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25 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which comma rule is being used here? Pets can be rewarding, cuddly, helpful, and sweet.
Noun of Direct Address
Introductory Dependent Clause
Adjective Series
Appositive
Noun Series
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which comma rule is used here? Send your request to The Pittsburgh Penguins, 66 Lemieux Way, Pittsburgh, PA 58581.
Dates and Addresses
Noun Series
Clarity
Nonessential Clause
Introductory Words
Tags
CCSS.L.2.2B
CCSS.L.3.2B
CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.6.2A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What comma rule is being used here? Dan, what do you think of Pierre's new hat?
Introductory Dependent Clause
Parenthetical Expression
Introductory Word
Noun of Direct Address
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which comma rule is being used here? "I can't even believe," thought Emma, " that periwinkle can be a favorite color."
Introductory Words
Clarity
Quoting
Noun of Direct Address
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which comma rule is being used? Because the days were longer, we were able to spend more time after school outside on the patio.
Introductory Dependent Clause
Introductory Words
Quoting
Dates and Addresses
Parenthetical Expression
Tags
CCSS.L.2.2B
CCSS.L.3.2B
CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.6.2A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which comma rule is being used? Basketball fans, a dedicated group, are excited about March Madness.
Appositive
Parenthetical Expression
Dates and Addresses
Quoting
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which comma rule is being used? March 17, I believe, is St. Patrick's Day.
Parenthetical Expression
Adjective Series
Introductory Words
Noun of Direct Address
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
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