TN Ready ELA Review Language Standards
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7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
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CCSS.L.6.2A
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
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CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.6.2A
CCSS.L.2.2B
CCSS.L.3.2B
CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.6.2A
CCSS.L.2.2B
CCSS.L.3.2B
CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
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