Punctuation Power Focus Quiz

What type of punctuation should be used when setting off nonessential information in a sentence?

• commas

• semi-colons

• Quotation Marks

• Apostrophes

Which statements about commas are correct? Hint: there are more than one

• Commas are an indication that important details are being added.

• Commas indicate that a word, phrase, or clause is included in the sentence.

• Commas are used to indicate nonessential information.

• Commas indicate that a reader should pause in reading.

What is the definition of nonessential information?

• Information that should not be included in type of professional writing.

• Information that, if removed from the sentence, would not change its meaning.

• Information that does not directly relate to the main subject of the sentence.

• Information that, if moved in the sentence, would significantly change its meaning.

When should a writer use a comma?

• to bring the reader to a temporary full stop

• to set off nonessential information in a sentence

• to remind the reader to read slowly and carefully

• to set off the most important details

Which of the following sentence correctly uses commas to set apart nonessential information?

• My house, the one with all of the lawn decorations is the talk of the neighborhood.

• My house the one with all of the lawn decorations is, the talk of the neighborhood.

• My house, the one with all of the lawn decorations, is the talk of the neighborhood.

• My house the one with all of the, lawn decorations, is the talk of the neighborhood.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses commas to set off nonessential information?

• My friend who sings beautifully, won first place at the talent show.

• My friend who sings beautifully won, first place, at the talent show.

• My friend who sings beautifully won first place, at the talent show.

• My friend, who sings beautifully, won first place at the talent show.

Where do the commas belong in the following sentence?:

The strongest man alive William Golding can lift a car over his head.

• After "alive" and after "Golding"

• After "strongest" and after "alive"

• Only after "car"

• Only after "lift"

Read the sentence below:

My favorite soda Dr. Pepper came out with a new flavor yesterday.

Where does should the comma be placed?

• After soda only

• before and after new

• before and after Dr. Pepper

• No commas are needed

My cousin Steven a very picky eater always refuses to eat vegetables.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• My cousin Steven a very picky eater always refuses to eat, vegetables.

• My cousin, Steven, a very picky eater always refuses to eat vegetables.

• My cousin Steven, a very picky eater, always refuses to eat vegetables.

• The sentence does not need any commas.

What type of punctuation should be used when inserting an interrupting thought between two independent clauses?

• Parentheses

• Brackets

• Semi-colons

• Dashes