Commas Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a comma in a series?

• I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

• I bought apples oranges and bananas.

• I bought apples, oranges and bananas.

• I bought apples, oranges, and pears.

Choose the correct usage of commas in a compound sentence.

• Commas are used to separate two independent clauses in a compound sentence.

• Commas are used to separate two dependent clauses in a compound sentence.

• Commas are used to separate a dependent clause from an independent clause in a compound sentence.

• Commas are used to separate a subject and a predicate in a compound sentence.

Which of the following is an example of a comma in an introductory phrase?

• Before starting his lunch,

• During the movie,

• Without any hesitation,

• After finishing his breakfast,

Choose the correct usage of commas in direct address.

• Commas are used to separate the name or title of a person being directly addressed.

• Commas are used to indicate a pause in speech when directly addressing someone.

• Commas are not necessary when directly addressing someone.

• Commas are used to set off the name or title of a person being directly addressed.

Which of the following is an example of correct usage of commas in dates and addresses?

• 12th January, 2022

• 12th January 2022

• 12th, January 2022

• 12th January 2022,

Choose the correct usage of commas in a series.

• Commas should be used to separate items in a list.

• Commas should be used to separate items in a series.

• Commas should be used to separate items in a sentence.

• Commas should be used to separate items in a paragraph.

Which of the following is an example of correct usage of commas in a compound sentence?

• 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.

Choose the correct usage of commas in an introductory phrase.

Which of the following is an example of correct usage of commas in direct address?

• John please pass the salt.

• John, please pass the salt.

• John please, pass the salt.

• John please pass, the salt.

Choose the correct usage of commas in dates and addresses.

• Commas are used in dates to separate the month, day, and year.

• Commas are used in addresses to separate the ZIP code, state, city, and street.

• Commas are used in dates to separate the day, month, and year. Commas are also used in addresses to separate the street, city, state, and ZIP code.

• Commas are used in dates to separate the year, month, and day.