Comma Usage Quiz

Which of the following is an example of using a comma to separate items in a list?

• apples bananas oranges.

• apples, bananas, oranges.

• apples, bananas and oranges.

• apples, bananas, and oranges

In the sentence 'I went to the store but I forgot to buy milk.', where should a comma be placed?

• after the word 'store'

• after the word 'but'.

• after the word 'went'.

• before the word 'store'.

Which of the following sentences uses a comma correctly?

• I went to the store, and I bought some groceries.

• I went to the store and I bought, some groceries.

• I went to the store and, I bought some groceries.

• I, went to the store and I bought some groceries.

What is the purpose of using a comma before a coordinating conjunction?

• To indicate a pause in a sentence.

• To separate two independent clauses in a sentence.

• To connect two dependent clauses.

• To emphasize a word or phrase in a sentence.

In the sentence 'She is a talented singer dancer and actress.', where should a comma be placed?

• before the word 'singer' and 'dancer'.

• after the word 'talented' and 'singer'.

• before the word 'and' and 'actress'.

• after the word 'singer' and 'dancer'.

Which of the following is an example of using a comma to set off nonessential information?

• The book, which was written by a famous author became a bestseller

• The book, which was written, by a famous author became a bestseller.

• The book, which was written by a famous, author became a bestseller

• The book, which was written by a famous author, became a bestseller.

What is the correct way to use a comma to separate adjectives?

• Use a comma between two or more non-coordinate adjectives.

• Use a comma before the first adjective in a series of adjectives.

• Use a comma after the last adjective in a series of adjectives.

• Use a comma between two or more coordinate adjectives.

In the sentence 'My favorite colors are blue green and purple.', where should a comma be placed?

• blue green and, purple.

• blue, green and, purple.

• blue, green, and purple.

• blue green, and purple.

Which of the following sentences uses a comma correctly?

• I went to the store, and bought some milk.

• I went to the store and bought, some milk.

• I went to the store and, bought some milk.

• I went to the store and bought some milk.

What is the purpose of using a comma after an introductory phrase or clause?

• To indicate a pause in the sentence before the main part begins.

• To connect the introductory phrase or clause to the main part of the sentence.

• To add emphasis to the introductory phrase or clause.

• To separate the introductory phrase or clause from the main part of the sentence.