Commas Quiz - Weeks 1 and 2

Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly?

• I went to the mall, even though my mom said I couldn't.

• Although I had a new car I chose to ride with my sister.

• Even though she wanted chicken, Sally agreed to eat burgers.

• She went to school, to learn how to read.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

• The baby, wearing the yellow jumpsuit, is my niece.

• Sally, the girl with red hair, likes to play Smash Bros.

• George the boy next door is my best friend.

• Mrs. McIver, the English teacher in Room 125 is giving a quiz.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

• The book, Where the Red Fern Grows, is sad.

• The movie, Cars, is playing in the theater.

• Mr. McDiffett, the principal at my school was at the game.

• Mrs. Jarvis, an English teacher at my school, has two sons.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

• The chimpanzees seemed reflective, almost human.

• The speaker seemed innocent almost gullible.

• She really wanted ice cream homemade ice cream.

• Alfred hoped to win the prize the golden trophy.

Which sentence uses commas INCORRECTLY?

• Sally, John, and I went to the mall.

• I was born August 13, 2012, in New York.

• Dr. Samuel Brown, MD, is the new doctor on staff at the clinic.

• Birmingham, Alabama was my final destination.

All of these sentences use commas incorrectly EXCEPT which one?

• The book, that I borrowed from you, is excellent.

• She believes, that she will be able, to earn an A.

• Well, perhaps she meant to mow the grass and forgot.

• My niece wearing a, yellow, skimpy jumpsuit is cute.

Which sentence has commas INCORRECTLY used in the lists of items?

• I took the ball, the plane, and the book on my vacation.

• Tom, Bill, and Fred were the team captains.

• Billy, Sam and John were the two boys who got in trouble.

• I want pansies, petunias, and roses in my garden.

Which sentence shows a tag question punctuated correctly?

• Sally and Jim are coming, with us aren't they?

• Mr. and Mrs. Smith have been married 27 years, right?

• Batman and Captain America are the greatest super heroes don't you agree?

• Flowers and chocolates make the best Valentine's gifts don't you think?

Which sentence shows a correct use of a comma and a FANBOYS?

• Sally, and Jim are going to the mall.

• I wanted to eat eggs but my sister said we were having pizza.

• I will use this, for my next presentation.

• Mr. and Mrs. Eddy took the bus, so their children drove their own cars.

Which of these words is NOT a FANBOYS?

• for

• an

• but

• yet