Mastering Comma Usage in Sentences

What is the primary function of a comma in a sentence?

• To show excitement

• To separate paragraphs

• To end a sentence

• To indicate a pause or break

Why do writers use commas in their sentences?

• To confuse the reader

• To add more words

• To make the sentence longer

• To help the reader understand the message

In the sentence, 'The sun was bright today, which was good for my outdoor birthday party,' where is the comma placed?

• After 'today'

• After 'bright'

• After 'was'

• After 'good'

How are items in a list separated?

• With commas

• With colons

• With semicolons

• With periods

Which of the following sentences correctly uses commas in a list?

• I bought apples oranges bananas and grapes.

• I bought apples; oranges; bananas; and grapes.

• I bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.

• I bought apples: oranges: bananas: and grapes.

Where should the comma be placed in the sentence: 'Sam please help me write these invitations'?

• After 'please'

• After 'write'

• After 'help'

• After 'Sam'

In the sentence, 'When will you have time to help me, Sam?' where is the comma placed?

• After 'time'

• After 'Sam'

• After 'help'

• After 'me'

How should the date 'July 24 2015' be written with a comma?

• July 24,2015

• July 24 2015,

• July 24, 2015

• July, 24 2015

Where is the comma placed in the date 'April 29 2005'?

• After '2005'

• After '29'

• After 'April 29'

• After 'April'

What is the purpose of using a comma in dates?

• To separate the month and day from the year

• To make the date look longer

• To separate the day from the month

• To add emphasis to the year