Commas with Nonessential Clauses Quiz

Which of the following sentences uses commas to set off a nonessential clause correctly? A. The book that I borrowed from the library is due next week. B. The book, which I borrowed from the library, is due next week. C. The book which I borrowed from the library is due next week.

• D

• The book, that I borrowed from the library, is due next week.

• A

• B

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

In the sentence, 'My sister, who is a doctor, lives in New York,' where should the nonessential clause be placed? A. Before 'My sister' B. After 'My sister' C. After 'lives in New York'

• Before 'lives in New York'

• C

• B

• A

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following sentences punctuates the nonessential clause correctly? A. The movie, that we watched last night, was really good. B. The movie that we watched last night was really good. C. The movie, that we watched last night was really good.

• The movie, we watched last night, was really good.

• A

• C

• B

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the sentence that applies commas with nonessential clauses correctly. A. The dog that is barking, belongs to my neighbor. B. The dog, that is barking belongs to my neighbor. C. The dog, which is barking, belongs to my neighbor.

• B

• A

• C

• D

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

In the sentence, 'The car, which is parked in the driveway, belongs to my friend,' where should the nonessential clause be placed? A. Before 'The car' B. After 'The car' C. After 'belongs to my friend'

• Before 'belongs to my friend'

• A

• B

• C

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following sentences uses commas to set off a nonessential clause correctly? A. The painting that was hanging on the wall, was a masterpiece. B. The painting, that was hanging on the wall, was a masterpiece. C. The painting that was hanging on the wall was a masterpiece.

• B. The painting, that was hanging on the wall, was a masterpiece.

• C

• D. The painting, that was hanging on the wall was a masterpiece.

• A. The painting that was hanging on the wall, was a masterpiece.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Choose the sentence that applies commas with nonessential clauses correctly. A. The book, that I borrowed from the library is due next week. B. The book that I borrowed from the library, is due next week. C. The book that I borrowed from the library is due next week.

• A

• F. The book, that I borrowed from the library, is due next week.

• D. The book that I borrowed from the library is due next week.

• E. The book, that I borrowed from the library, is due next week.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

In the sentence, 'My friend, who is a talented musician, will perform tonight,' where should the nonessential clause be placed? A. Before 'My friend' B. After 'My friend' C. After 'will perform tonight'

• B

• At the beginning of the sentence

• C

• A

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following sentences punctuates the nonessential clause correctly? A. The cat, that is sleeping on the couch, is mine. B. The cat that is sleeping on the couch is mine. C. The cat, that is sleeping on the couch is mine.

• A. The cat, that is sleeping on the couch, is mine.

• D. The cat, that is sleeping on the couch, is mine

• C. The cat, that is sleeping on the couch is mine.

• B. The cat that is sleeping on the couch is mine.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Choose the sentence that applies commas with nonessential clauses correctly. A. The house, which is painted blue, is for sale. B. The house which is painted blue, is for sale. C. The house which is painted blue is for sale.

• A

• F. The house which, is painted blue, is for sale.

• D. The house, is painted blue, is for sale.

• E. The house, which is painted blue is for sale.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A