Comma Usage Quiz

Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly in a series? A. I like to eat apples, bananas and oranges. B. She went to the store, bought some milk and bread. C. He enjoys playing soccer, basketball and tennis.

• D. They went for a walk, saw a movie, and had dinner.

• A. I like to eat apples, bananas, and oranges.

• C. He enjoys playing soccer, basketball, and tennis.

• B. She went to the store, bought some milk and bread.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

In the sentence 'I wanted to go to the party, but I had too much homework,' where should the comma be placed? A. After 'party' B. After 'but' C. After 'wanted'

• D. There should be no comma

• C. After 'wanted'

• B. After 'but'

• A

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following is an example of a comma after an introductory phrase? A. After school we went to the park. B. In the morning I like to go for a run. C. Before dinner, I like to relax and watch TV.

• C. Before dinner, I like to relax and watch TV.

• A. After school we went to the park.

• B. In the morning I like to go for a run.

• D. During the weekend, I enjoy sleeping in.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

In the sentence 'How are you, John?' where is the comma used? A. After 'you' B. After 'are' C. After 'John'

• B

• A

• C

• Before 'you'

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly in direct address? A. Can you pass the salt John? B. Please help me Mary. C. Thank you, Sarah, for your help.

• A. Can you pass the salt, John?

• B. Please help me, Mary.

• D. Good morning, Tom, how are you?

• C. Thank you, Sarah, for your help.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following is an example of a comma in a series? A. She likes to read books and play soccer. B. He went to the store and bought milk bread. C. They enjoy swimming, hiking, and biking.

• A. She likes to read books and eat pizza.

• C. They enjoy swimming, hiking, and biking.

• C. He is tall, dark, and handsome.

• B. The dog barks and runs.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

In the sentence 'I wanted to go to the movies, but I had to study for my test,' where should the comma be placed? A. After 'movies' B. After 'but' C. After 'wanted'

• After 'to go to the movies'

• A

• C

• B

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following is an example of a comma after an introductory phrase? A. Yesterday we went to the beach. B. After dinner I like to read a book. C. In the morning I go for a walk.

• B. After lunch I like to watch TV.

• B. After dinner I like to read a book.

• A. Yesterday we went to the moon.

• C. During the weekend I play soccer.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly in direct address? A. Can you help me, Mary? B. Please pass the salt, John. C. Thank you for your help, Sarah.

• A. Can you help me Mary?

• C. Thank you for your help Sarah.

• D. Please come here John.

• B

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A