Navigating Comma Usage Before 'And'
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English
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6th - 10th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
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Jackson Turner
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main difference between American and British conventions regarding comma usage before 'and'?
Americans never use a comma before 'and'.
Both Americans and Brits use a comma before 'and' in lists of three or more items.
Brits always use a comma before 'and'.
Americans use a comma before 'and' in lists of three or more items, while Brits typically do not.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to British convention, how should the phrase 'fish and chips' be punctuated?
fish and chips
fish, and chips
fish and, chips
fish, chips
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CCSS.L.2.2C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In American convention, how should the phrase 'burger, fries, and a shake' be punctuated?
burger fries, and a shake
burger, fries and a shake
burger, fries, and a shake
burger fries and a shake
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CCSS.L.1.2C
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the Oxford comma?
A comma used before 'and' in lists of three or more items, particularly in American English and by some Brits.
A comma used before 'and' in lists of two items.
A comma used only in academic writing.
A comma used after 'and' in any list.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2C
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When should a comma be used before 'and' in a sentence with two independent clauses?
Always
When each clause can stand alone as a sentence
Only if the clauses are short
Never
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CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the correct punctuation: 'She must be able to sing, dance, and tell jokes' according to American convention.
She must be able to sing, dance and tell jokes
She must be able to sing, dance, and tell jokes
She must be able to sing dance and tell jokes
She must be able to sing and dance, and tell jokes
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CCSS.L.1.2C
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence 'He likes pies and cakes, and he likes fruit', why is there a comma before 'and'?
Because 'and' is used for emphasis.
Because 'and' is at the end of the sentence.
Because 'and' joins two independent clauses.
Because 'and' joins two list items.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
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