Mastering Comma Usage in Sentences
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English
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6th - 10th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Medium
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Lucas Foster
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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'
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are items in a list separated?
With commas
With colons
With semicolons
With periods
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2C
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where should the comma be placed in the sentence: 'Sam please help me write these invitations'?
After 'please'
After 'write'
After 'help'
After 'Sam'
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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'
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
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