Mastering Commas and Dialogue

Which sentence correctly uses commas in a complex sentence?

• After dinner we will go to the movies.

• After dinner, we will go to the movies.

Choose the sentence that correctly punctuates dialogue.

• "I can't believe it!" exclaimed Sarah "You won!"

• "I can't believe it!" exclaimed Sarah. "You won!"

Identify the introductory phrase in the following sentence: "Without hesitation, he jumped into the cold water."

• he jumped into the cold water

• Without hesitation

Which option correctly applies punctuation rules in writing?

• In the morning, I like to drink coffee, read the newspaper, and jog before work.

• In the morning I like to drink coffee read the newspaper and jog before work.

Analyze the use of commas in the following sentence from literature: "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness."

• The commas are used to separate items in a list.

• The commas are used incorrectly.

Which sentence correctly uses a comma after an introductory word?

• However she did not agree with the decision.

• However, she did not agree with the decision.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses commas in a complex sentence with an introductory clause.

• Because I was late, the meeting had already started.

• Because I was late the meeting had already started.

Identify the correct punctuation of dialogue in the following sentence:

• "Will you join us for dinner?" asked John.

• "Will you join us for dinner"? asked John.

Which option correctly uses commas with introductory words and phrases?

• Yes, I will be attending the conference.

• Yes I will be attending the conference.

Select the sentence that correctly applies punctuation rules in writing.

• My favorite foods are pizza, hamburgers and ice cream.

• My favorite foods are pizza, hamburgers, and ice cream.