Comma Usage Quiz

Which sentence correctly uses a comma with a prepositional phrase?

• In the morning we, like to go jogging.

• In the morning, we like to go jogging.

Identify the sentence that correctly applies a comma with an appositive phrase.

• My brother, the doctor, will be joining us for dinner.

• My brother the doctor will be, joining us, for dinner.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses commas in an introductory phrase?

• After the show, we went to a cafe.

• After, the show we went to a cafe.

Select the sentence that correctly uses a comma with an appositive phrase.

• My, sister, Sarah is the best cook in the family.

• My sister, Sarah, is the best cook in the family.

Which sentence correctly uses commas in an introductory phrase?

• Before dinner, we always wash our hands.

• Before dinner we always, wash our hands.

Identify the sentence that correctly applies commas with a prepositional phrase.

• On a bright and sunny day, we decided to go to the beach.

• On a bright and sunny, day we decided to go to the beach.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses commas with an appositive phrase.

• The famous actor, Tom Hanks, is starring in a new movie.

• The famous actor Tom Hanks is starring, in a, new movie.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses commas in an introductory phrase?

• Having finished their homework, the students went outside to play.

• Having finished their homework the students, went outside to play.

Identify the sentence that correctly uses a comma with an appositive phrase.

• My favorite book, "To Kill a Mockingbird," was written by Harper Lee.

• My favorite book "To Kill a Mockingbird" was written by, Harper Lee.

Which sentence correctly uses commas in an introductory phrase?

• To get a good grade, you must study hard.

• To get a good grade you must, study hard.