TN Ready ELA Review Language Standards

When should a comma be used according to the first rule of the eight basic uses of commas?

• Before a coordinating conjunction when it joins two dependent clauses.

• Before a coordinating conjunction when it joins two independent clauses.

• After an introductory clause or phrase.

• Between all items in a series.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What is the purpose of a comma after an introductory clause or phrase?

• To separate two independent clauses.

• To set off nonrestrictive clauses.

• To indicate that the introductory clause or phrase has ended and the main sentence is about to begin.

• To rename a nearby noun.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What is the difference between restrictive and nonrestrictive clauses?

• Restrictive clauses are set off with commas, while nonrestrictive clauses are not.

• Nonrestrictive clauses are essential to the meaning of a sentence, while restrictive clauses are not.

• Restrictive clauses begin with a relative pronoun, while nonrestrictive clauses do not.

• Nonrestrictive clauses are not essential to the meaning of a sentence and are set off with commas, while restrictive clauses are essential and are not set off with commas.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is an appositive, and when should it be set off with commas?

• An appositive is a series of words that should always be set off with commas.

• An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames a nearby noun, and nonrestrictive appositives should be set off with commas.

• An appositive is an introductory phrase that should be set off with commas if it is nonrestrictive.

• An appositive is a coordinating conjunction that should never be set off with commas.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

According to the rules for using commas with appositives, which sentence is correct?

• Alexander Pope, the Restoration poet is famous for his monologues.

• Alexander Pope the Restoration poet, is famous for his monologues.

• Alexander Pope, the Restoration poet, is famous for his monologues.

• Alexander Pope the Restoration poet is famous for his monologues.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Choose the sentence that correctly sets off a direct quotation with commas.

• Mary said “I dislike concerts because the music is too loud.”

• Mary said, “I dislike concerts because the music is too loud.”

• “I dislike concerts because the music is too loud” Mary said.

• “I dislike concerts” proclaimed Mary “because the music is too loud.”

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which example correctly uses commas with dates?

• On December 12 1890, orders were sent out for the arrest of Sitting Bull.

• On December 12, 1890 orders were sent out for the arrest of Sitting Bull.

• On December 12, 1890, orders were sent out for the arrest of Sitting Bull.

• On December, 12 1890, orders were sent out for the arrest of Sitting Bull.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A

Where should the comma be placed in the following sentence: "Are you attending my graduation or are you visiting your aunt in Chicago?"

• After "graduation"

• After "attending"

• After "you"

• No comma needed

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Read the following sentence:

Marty ate four pancakes two bacon strips and a bowl of grits.

Which of the following correctly uses commas in the above sentence?

• NO CHANGE

• Marty ate four pancakes, two bacon strips, and a bowl of grits.

• Marty ate four pancakes two bacon strips, and a bowl of grits.

• Marty ate four pancakes two bacon strips and, a bowl of grits.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Read the following sentence:

The movie although Susan enjoyed it immensely left her in tears.

Which of the following correctly uses commas in the above sentence?

• NO CHANGE

• The movie, although Susan enjoyed it immensely left, her in tears.

• The movie, although Susan enjoyed it immensely, left her in tears.

• The movie although Susan enjoyed, it immensely left her in tears.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A