Using Commas Pretest

Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.

• 1. When I get older, I will be able to drive.

• 1. When I get older I will be able to drive.

• 1. When, I get older, I will be able to drive.

• 1. When I get older I will be, able to drive.

Which sentence uses a comma correctly?

• 1. However I am very good at math.

• 1. However I, am very, good at math.

• 1. However, I am very good at math.

• 1. However I am very good, at math.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• 1. The paper, scissors and pencils belong in the top drawer.

• 1. The paper scissors, and pencils belong in the top drawer.

• 1. The paper, scissors, and pencils belong in the top drawer.

• 1. The paper, scissors, and pencils, belong in the top drawer.

What change should be made to the sentence below?

While we were on vacation I bought a sombrero.

• 1. Add a comma after "we"

• 1. Add a comma after "vacation"

• 1. Add a comma after "While"

• 1. Add a comma after "bought"

The ___________ raccoon poked at the hot dog.

• nimble, fat, and furry

• nimble fat and furry

• nimble fat, and, furry

• nimble, fat and furry

Choose ALL the sentences that correctly use commas in a series.

• 1. It is rainy, cold, and windy outside.

• 1. Her dress has sparkles flowers and, bows on it.

• 1. Dave plays basketball football and soccer.

• 1. My mom can cook chicken, cookies, and waffles.

• 1. He likes to eat tacos, burritos and rice.

Of the following, which sentence correctly uses a comma to mark off an introductory phrase?

• 1. After, I finished my homework I went to a party with my friends.

• 1. After I finished my homework, I went to a party with my friends.

• 1. After I finished my homework I went to a party with my friends.

• 1. After I finished my homework I, went to a party with my friends.

Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.

• 1. The students are required to bring, their textbooks, pencils and flash drives to class.

• 1. The students are required to bring their textbooks, pencils, and flash drives to class.

• 1. The students are required to bring their textbooks pencils and flash drives to class.

• 1. The students are required to bring their textbooks, pencils and flash drives to class.

Which answer has the comma in the correct place?

• 1. Yes I would, like a side of potatoes.

• 1. Yes I, would like a side of potatoes.

• 1. Yes I would like a, side of potatoes.

• 1. Yes, I would like a side of potatoes.

In which of the following sentences is the comma placed correctly?

• 1. Sarah's new chair, is bright red.

• 1. Mike needs to apologize to ,Elaine,for being rude.

• 1. Melton, Matt and Archie are great singers.

• 1. David, can you please come talk to me?