Grade 12 English Comma Quiz

Using commas in compound sentences: Which of the following sentences use the comma correctly in a compound sentence? A. I went to the store, and I bought some groceries. B. She likes to read, and he likes to play sports. C. They went to the park and played basketball.

• D. He went to the store, and he bought some groceries.

• E. The dog barked, and the cat ran away.

• F. We went to the beach and swam in the ocean.

• A

Using commas in compound sentences: Choose the correct punctuation for the following compound sentence. A. I enjoy cooking, and my sister likes to bake. B. I enjoy cooking and my sister likes to bake. C. I enjoy cooking and, my sister likes to bake.

• D. I enjoy cooking, but my sister likes to bake.

• A

• F. I enjoy cooking, and my sister likes to bake,

• E. I enjoy cooking, and my sister likes to bake,

Using commas in compound sentences: Which of the following sentences use the comma incorrectly in a compound sentence? A. The dog barked, and the cat ran away. B. I like to swim, and my brother likes to fish. C. She went to the store and bought some fruit.

• D. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing.

• C. She went to the store and bought some fruit..

• A. The dog barked, and the cat ran away.

• B. I like to swim, and my brother likes to fish.

Using commas in compound sentences: Select the sentence that uses the comma correctly in a compound sentence. A. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. B. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. C. The sun was shining, and, the birds were singing.

• The sun was shining, the birds were singing.

• C

• B

• A

Using commas after introductory phrases: Choose the sentence with the correct use of a comma after an introductory phrase. A. After the game we went out for pizza. B. Before the movie started we bought some popcorn. C. In the morning I like to go for a run.

• A. After the game we went out for tacos.

• B. Before the movie started we bought some popcorn.

• C. In the morning I like to sleep in.

• B. Before the movie started we danced in the aisle.

Using commas after introductory phrases: Which of the following sentences uses a comma incorrectly after an introductory phrase? A. On the way to school, I saw my friend. B. After the rain we went for a walk. C. In the evening we watched a movie.

• D. Before the game we practiced

• B

• E. At the park we played frisbee

• F. During the test I felt nervous

Using commas after introductory phrases: Select the sentence with the correct use of a comma after an introductory phrase. A. Before the concert started, we bought some snacks. B. After the party we went home. C. In the morning I like to drink coffee.

• A. Before the concert started, we bought some snacks.

• B. After the party we went home.

• D. During the game the crowd cheered loudly.

• C. In the morning I like to drink coffee.

Using commas to set off nonrestrictive elements: Which of the following sentences correctly uses a comma to set off a nonrestrictive element? A. My sister, who is a doctor, lives in New York. B. The car that is parked outside belongs to my friend. C. The book I read last week was very interesting.

• D. My sister who is a doctor, lives in New York.

• B. My sister, who is a lawyer, lives in New York.

• C. My sister who is a doctor lives in New York.

• A. My sister, who is a doctor, lives in New York.

Using commas to set off nonrestrictive elements: Choose the sentence with the correct use of a comma to set off a nonrestrictive element. A. The dog, that is black, is barking loudly. B. The cat that is sleeping, is very cute. C. My friend who is visiting from out of town, is staying with us.

• C. My friend who is visiting from out of town, is staying with us.

• A. The dog, is black, is barking loudly.

• D. The bird, that is chirping, is very colorful.

• B. The cat, that is sleeping, is very cute.

Using commas to set off nonrestrictive elements: Which of the following sentences incorrectly uses a comma to set off a nonrestrictive element? A. The movie, which we watched last night, was very long. B. The restaurant, where we had dinner, was very crowded. C. The book, that I borrowed from the library, was very interesting.

• A. The movie, which we watched last night, was very short.

• C. The book, that I borrowed from the library, was very interesting.

• B. The restaurant, where we had dinner, was very empty.

• C. The book, that I borrowed from the library, was very boring.