Commas in a Series

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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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Easy
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Jessica Magana
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a series in the context of a sentence?
A single word repeated
A complex mathematical concept
A list of related words or phrases
A list of unrelated words
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2C
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where should the first comma be placed in a series of words?
After the first item in the series
At the end of the sentence
Before the first word
After the first word
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2C
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of commas in a series?
To confuse the reader
To create short pauses
To end a sentence
To connect unrelated ideas
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2C
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many commas are needed in a series of three phrases?
None
Two
Three
One
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2C
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
The three people in the play were Merrin Ty and Lizzie.
The three people in the play are Merrin, Ty, and Lizzie.
The three people, in the play are Merrin, Ty and Lizzie.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
I'll be ready to go after I eat breakfast brush my teeth and comb my hair.
I'll be ready to go after I eat breakfast, brush my teeth, and comb my hair.
I'll be ready to go, after I eat breakfast brush, my teeth and comb, my hair.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2C
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
On Saturday, I have a basketball tournament my sister has a dance competition and my mom has to work.
On Saturday, I have a basketball, tournament my sister has a dance, competition and my mom, has to work.
On Saturday, I have a basketball tournament, my sister has a dance competition, and my mom has to work.
Answer explanation
The correct answer is: On Saturday, I have a basketball tournament, my sister has a dance competition, and my mom has to work. This choice correctly has a comma after the activities of each family member on Saturday.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2C
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
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