Commas for Clarity

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English
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9th Grade
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Tiffany Violette
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Where does the comma go in this sentence?
Jerry had three blue pens for class.
Comma between three and blue.
Commas between blue and pens.
Comma after Jerry.
No comma needed.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2C
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
This sentence is punctuated correct. True or false?
Benjamin had seven hard, crusty sandwiches.
True
False
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the appositive in the sentence below?
Best known for rapping, Travis Scott has his own meal at McDonald's.
Best known for rapping
Travis Scott
has his own meal at McDonald's
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Where should the comma go in the sentence below?
From the first floor of her house she could see the rabbit in the yard.
After house
After floor
After see
After from
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Where should the comma go in the sentence below?
The roller coaster was stuck upside down and he fainted.
After and
After down
After coaster
No comma needed.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What are the appositives in the following sentence?
My younger sister, Betsy, is only 5, but my older sister, Avery, is almost 15.
Betsy and Avery
5 and 15
Younger and older
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which sentence is correct?
I loved watching, Gossip Girl, but now it's over.
Tacos, my favorite food is eaten once a week.
My favorite show is, anything on Food Network.
I had my least favorite food, peas, once in my life.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
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