1.a rapper poet and activist
A. a rapper, poet and activist
B. a rapper poet, and activist
C. a rapper, poet, and activist
D. NO CHANGE

Apostrophes and Commas Quiz- ACT Style

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English
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9th - 12th Grade
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Sarah Silver
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A
B
C
D
Answer explanation
1. a rapper poet and activist
Correct: C. a rapper, poet, and activist
✅ Why? When you list three things, you need commas between each.
A is missing the last comma.
B puts a comma in the wrong spot.
D has no commas at all, so it’s confusing.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
2.his first major release came in 2011 with Section.80
A. his first major release, came in 2011 with Section.80
B. his first major release came in 2011, with Section.80
C. his first major release came in 2011 with Section.80,
D. NO CHANGE
A
B
C
D
Answer explanation
2. his first major release came in 2011 with Section.80
Correct: B. his first major release came in 2011, with Section.80
✅ Why? We need a comma after the time (2011) to show a little pause before saying the name of the album.
A puts the comma in the wrong place.
C puts a comma at the end for no reason.
D is missing a helpful pause.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
3.but it wasn’t until 2012 that Kendrick’s career truly exploded
A. but it wasn’t until 2012, that Kendrick’s career truly exploded
B. but it wasn’t until 2012 that Kendrick’s, career truly exploded
C. but it wasnt until 2012 that Kendricks career truly exploded.
D. NO CHANGE
A
B
C
D
Answer explanation
3. but it wasn’t until 2012 that Kendrick’s career truly exploded
Correct: D. NO CHANGE
✅ Why? This sentence is already correct. It flows smoothly and doesn’t need any commas.
A puts an extra comma after “2012” that breaks the flow.
B adds a comma after Kendrick’s for no reason.
C turns the sentence into a fragment.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
4.and vivid scenes from his youth
A. and, vivid scenes from his youth
B. and vivid scenes, from his youth
C. and vivid, scenes from his youth
D. NO CHANGE
A
B
C
D
Answer explanation
4. and vivid scenes from his youth
Correct: D. NO CHANGE
✅ Why? You don’t need a comma between “vivid” and “scenes” because they go together like one idea.
A adds a comma in the wrong place.
B and C break the phrase apart in a way that sounds weird.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
5.captured both the highs, and the lows, of his environment
A. captured both, the highs and the lows, of his environment
B. captured both the highs and lows of his environment
C. captured both the highs, and the lows of his environment
D. NO CHANGE
A
B
C
D
Answer explanation
5. captured both the highs and the lows of his environment
Correct: B. captured both the highs and lows of his environment
✅ Why? The word “both” already shows there are two things. We don’t need more commas.
A adds commas that break the sentence up too much.
C adds a comma before “and,” which isn’t needed here.
D has extra words that feel clunky.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
6.recognized his voice as something entirely unique
A. recognized his voice, as something entirely unique
B. recognized his voice as something, entirely unique
C. recognized, his voice as something entirely unique,
D. NO CHANGE
A
B
C
D
Answer explanation
6. recognized his voice as something entirely unique
Correct: D. NO CHANGE
✅ Why? This sentence is already smooth and clear. No commas needed.
A and B add commas that break the sentence for no reason.
C ends the sentence early with a period, but that’s not needed yet.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
7.and, the lessons he learned from mentors in his community
A.and the lessons he learned, from mentors in his community
B. and, the lessons, he learned from mentors in his community
C. and the lessons he learned from mentors in his community
D. NO CHANGE
A
B
C
D
Answer explanation
7. and, the lessons he learned from mentors in his community
Correct: C. and the lessons he learned from mentors in his community
✅ Why? No comma is needed after “and” when it’s part of a smooth phrase.
B and D add commas that interrupt the sentence.
A adds a comma in the wrong place.
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