Commas in Sentence Types Quiz

Which of the following sentence types requires a comma before the coordinating conjunction? A. Simple sentence B. Compound sentence C. Complex sentence D. All of the above

• A

• B

• C

• D

In which of the following sentences is the comma used correctly? A. I went to the store and bought some apples, and oranges. B. She likes to read, and write. C. We can go to the park, or the beach. D. None of the above

• A

• C

• D

• B

Choose the sentence that requires a comma after an introductory phrase. A. After the movie we went out for dinner. B. In the morning I like to go for a run. C. She was excited to see her friends but, she was also nervous. D. None of the above

• C

• D

• A

• B

Which of the following is a correct use of a comma in a series? A. I need to buy eggs, milk and bread. B. The colors of the flag are red, white and blue. C. She likes to play soccer, basketball and, volleyball. D. None of the above

• A. I need to buy eggs, milk, and bread.

• C. She likes to play soccer, basketball, and, volleyball.

• B. The colors of the flag are red, white and blue.

• D. All of the above

In which of the following sentences is the comma used incorrectly? A. I enjoy reading, writing, and painting. B. He went to the store, and bought some snacks. C. She likes to dance, sing, and, act. D. None of the above

• D

• B

• C

• A

Choose the sentence that requires a comma to set off nonessential information. A. The book that I am reading is very interesting. B. My best friend, who lives in New York, is coming to visit. C. I want to go to the beach but, it's too cold. D. None of the above

• A

• C

• D

• B

Which of the following sentence types does not require a comma before the coordinating conjunction? A. Simple sentence B. Compound sentence C. Complex sentence D. All of the above

• D

• A

• C

• B

Choose the sentence that requires a comma to separate two independent clauses. A. I like to play soccer but I don't like to watch it. B. She enjoys reading and she also likes to write. C. We went to the beach and we also went to the park. D. None of the above

• C. We went to the beach we also went to the park.

• D. All of the above

• B

• A. I like to play soccer I also like to watch it.

Which of the following is a correct use of a comma in a direct address? A. Can you pass the salt please John? B. I can't believe it Mary. C. How are you doing today, Sarah? D. None of the above

• A. Can you pass the salt please John?

• D. All of the above

• B. I can't believe it Mary.

• C. How are you doing today, Sarah?

In which of the following sentences is the comma used incorrectly? A. My favorite colors are red, blue, and green. B. She likes to dance, sing, and act. C. He went to the store and bought some snacks. D. None of the above

• D

• A

• B

• C