Comma Test Rules 5-8

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1. Choose the sentence with the correct comma placement:

• A. She was tired however she continued to work.
• B. She was tired, however, she continued to work.
• C. She was tired; however she continued to work.
• D. She was tired; however, she continued to work.

2. Choose the sentence with the correct comma placement:

• A. The project was challenging therefore we needed more time.
• B. The project was challenging, therefore we needed more time.
• C. The project was challenging; therefore, we needed more time.
• D. The project was challenging; therefore we needed more time.

3. Choose the sentence with the correct comma placement:

• A. He didn’t study for the test consequently he didn’t pass.
• B. He didn’t study for the test, consequently, he didn’t pass.
• C. He didn’t study for the test; consequently he didn’t pass.
• D. He didn’t study for the test; consequently, he didn’t pass.

4. Choose the sentence with the correct use of a non-restrictive clause:

• A. My brother who lives in New York is visiting us next week.
• B. My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting us next week.
• C. My brother who lives in New York, is visiting us next week.
• D. My brother, who lives in New York is visiting us next week.

5. Choose the sentence with the correct use of a non-restrictive clause:

• A. The book, which was published last year, has become a bestseller.
• B. The book which was published last year, has become a bestseller.
• C. The book which, was published last year, has become a bestseller.
• D. The book, which was published last year has become a bestseller.

6. Choose the sentence with the correct use of a non-restrictive clause:

• A. Our dog, that loves to play fetch, is very energetic.
• B. Our dog that loves to play fetch, is very energetic.
• C. Our dog, that loves to play fetch is very energetic
• D. Our dog, which loves to play fetch, is very energetic.

7. Choose the sentence with the correct use of an appositive:

• A. My friend, a talented musician is performing tonight.
• B. My friend a talented musician, is performing tonight.
• C. My friend, a talented musician, is performing tonight.
• My friend a talented musician is performing tonight.