Commas Quiz

When using commas in a series, which of the following is correct?

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

• C. I like to eat apples bananas and oranges.

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

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

Which of the following is an example of using commas in a series?

• A. She went to the store and bought milk eggs and bread.

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

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

• C. She went to the store and bought milk eggs, and bread.

In a compound sentence, where should the comma be placed?

• A. Before the conjunction.

• D. There is no need for a comma in a compound sentence.

• B. After the conjunction.

• C. Before and after the conjunction.

Which of the following is an example of using a comma in a compound sentence?

• B. I went to the store, and I bought some fruit.

• D. I went to the store and I bought, some fruit.

• C. I went to the store and, I bought some fruit.

• A. I went to the store and I bought some fruit.

When should a comma be used after an introductory phrase?

• C. Only if the phrase is long.

• D. Only if the phrase is short.

• B. Sometimes.

• A. Always.

Which of the following is an example of using a comma after an introductory phrase?

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

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

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

• D. While waiting for the bus I read a book.

In dates and addresses, where should the comma be placed?

• C. Between the day and month.

• A. Between the street and city.

• D. Between the month and year.

• B. Between the city and state.

Which of the following is an example of using a comma in dates and addresses?

• A. January 1 2022, New York New York.

• C. December 25, Chicago Illinois.

• D. 555 Elm Street, Boston Massachusetts.

• B. 123 Main Street, Los Angeles California.

When using direct address, where should the comma be placed?

• D. There is no need for a comma in direct address.

• B. After the name.

• A. Before the name.

• C. Before and after the name.

Which of the following is an example of using a comma in a direct address?

• B. Can you pass the salt, John.

• D. Can you pass the salt please, John.

• A. Can you pass the salt John.

• C. Can you pass the salt, please John.