Comma Placement Quiz

When I was a child, my family moved from Chicago, Illinois, to Madison, Wisconsin.

Insert a comma or commas in the appropriate location(s).

• When I was a child my family moved from Chicago Illinois to Madison Wisconsin.

• When I was a child, my family moved from Chicago, Illinois to Madison, Wisconsin.

• When I was a child, my family moved from Chicago, Illinois, to Madison, Wisconsin.

• When I was a child my family moved from Chicago, Illinois, to Madison Wisconsin.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

We have two dogs, three cats, a turtle, and a bunny.

Insert a comma or commas in the appropriate location(s).

• We have two dogs three cats a turtle and a bunny.

• We have two dogs, three cats a turtle and a bunny.

• We have two dogs, three cats, a turtle and a bunny.

• We have two dogs, three cats, a turtle, and a bunny.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Where should the comma or commas be inserted in the following address:

801 East High Street Charlottesville VA 22902?

• After Street

• After Charlottesville

• After 801 and Street

• No commas needed

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A

President Obama was elected the 44th President of the United States on:

• November 4, 2007

• November 4, 2008

• November 5, 2008

• November 5, 2007

My dad cooked eggs, bacon, toast, and pancakes for breakfast.

Insert a comma or commas in the appropriate location(s).

• eggs, bacon toast and pancakes

• eggs bacon, toast and pancakes

• eggs, bacon, toast and pancakes

• eggs, bacon, toast, and pancakes

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

We traveled from Boston, Massachusetts, to San Diego, California, on our cross-country trip.

Where should the comma(s) be inserted?

• After Boston

• After Massachusetts

• After San Diego

• After Boston and San Diego

• After Boston and Massachusetts

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Earth’s layers are the inner core, the outer core, the mantle, and the crust.

Where should the commas be inserted?

• After 'inner core' and 'mantle'

• After 'outer core' and 'crust'

• After 'inner core', 'outer core', and 'mantle'

• No commas needed

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Which of the following sentences correctly includes a date or items in a series, using correct capitalization, and punctuation?

• On July 4, 1776, the United States declared its independence.

• The grocery list included: milk, bread, eggs, and butter.

• In summer I enjoy swimming, hiking and to read.

• She was born on 1995, April 12.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following is correctly capitalized and punctuated address?

• 123 elm street, Springfield, IL 62704

• 123 Elm Street, Springfield, IL 62704

• 123 elm Street, springfield, il 62704

• 123 Elm street, Springfield, il 62704

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Which of the following sentences includes at least two of the following: a date, a city and state, items in a series?

• On July 4th, we plan to visit Orlando, Florida, to enjoy the fireworks and parades.

• The grocery list includes milk, bread, and eggs.

• She moved to New York City last year.

• He was born on August 25th in a small town.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A