Commas and Colons Quiz

Using commas to separate items in a series: Which of the following sentences use commas correctly to separate items in a series? A. I need to buy eggs, milk, bread and cheese. B. She enjoys reading, writing and painting. C. The car is red, blue, and green.

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

• C. The car is red blue and green.

• B. She enjoys reading, writing and painting.

• B. She enjoys reading, writing, and painting.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Using commas to separate items in a series: Choose the sentence that does not use commas correctly to separate items in a series. A. My favorite fruits are apples, bananas, and oranges. B. The flag is red, white, and blue. C. I want to visit Paris, London, and Rome.

• A. My favorite fruits are apples, bananas and oranges.

• B. The flag is red white and blue.

• D. She bought a dress, shoes and a hat.

• C. I want to visit Paris, London, and Rome.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Using commas to separate items in a series: Which of the following sentences use commas correctly to separate items in a series? A. The book is long, interesting and informative. B. I have to pack my clothes, shoes, and toiletries. C. She likes to eat pizza, pasta and salad.

• B. I have to pack my clothes, shoes, and toiletries.

• C. She likes to eat pizza, pasta, and salad.

• A. The book is long, interesting, and informative.

• D. He went to the store, bought milk, and bread.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Using commas after introductory phrases: Identify the sentence that uses a comma correctly 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. Before the test I studied for hours.

• D. On the way to school I saw a rainbow.

• C. Before the test I studied for hours.

• A. After the movie we went out for dinner.

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

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Using commas after introductory phrases: Choose the sentence that does not use a comma correctly after an introductory phrase. A. On the way to school I saw a rainbow. B. After the rain we went for a walk. C. In the garden we planted flowers.

• C

• D

• B

• A

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Using commas after introductory phrases: Which of the following sentences use a comma correctly after an introductory phrase? A. At the party we danced all night. B. In the classroom we learned about punctuation. C. After the game we went for ice cream.

• D. On the way to school we saw a rainbow.

• B. In the classroom we learned about punctuation.

• C. After the game we went for ice cream.

• A. At the party we danced all night.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Using commas to set off nonessential information: Identify the sentence that uses a comma to set off nonessential information. A. The book that I borrowed from the library is interesting. B. The car that I bought last week is red. C. The movie that we watched yesterday was exciting.

• C. The movie that we watched yesterday was exciting.

• A. The book that I borrowed from the library is interesting.

• B. The car that I bought last week is red.

• D. The dog that I saw at the park was friendly.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Using commas to set off nonessential information: Choose the sentence that does not use a comma to set off nonessential information. A. My friend Sarah is coming to visit. B. The restaurant on the corner is very popular. C. The book on the table belongs to me.

• D. I am going to the store to buy some groceries.

• A. My friend Sarah is coming to visit.

• B. The restaurant on the corner is very popular.

• C. The book on the table belongs to me.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Using colons to introduce a list: Which of the following sentences use a colon to introduce a list? A. My favorite colors are: blue, green, and purple. B. The ingredients for the recipe are: flour, sugar, and eggs. C. She has three pets: a cat, a dog and a bird.

• D. The book contains: 10 chapters, 5 appendices, and a glossary.

• B. The ingredients for the recipe are: flour, sugar, and eggs.

• C. She has three pets: a fish, a rabbit, and a hamster.

• A. My favorite colors are: red, yellow, and orange.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Using colons to introduce a list: Choose the sentence that does not use a colon to introduce a list. A. The items in my bag are pencils, notebooks and a water bottle. B. The menu for the party includes: pizza, salad, and cake. C. His hobbies are reading, swimming and playing the guitar.

• C

• D

• B

• A

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B