Commas Quiz

Australia is known for its vibrant culture, but it also boasts a diverse ecological landscape.

• Comma before coordinating conjunction
• Comma in direct address
• Comma in direct address

Although Australia is often seen as remote, its influence in the Pacific region has grown rapidly.

• Comma after introductory subordinate clause
• Comma after introductory infinitive phrase
• Comma after introductory adverb

Many iconic species are native to Australia’s varied habitats, so tourists often find the wildlife fascinating.

• Comma before coordinating conjunction
• Comma after introductory adverb
• Comma after introductory adverb

Even though the Outback is vast, it is rich in both biodiversity and mineral resources.

• Comma after introductory subordinate clause
• Comma in a series
• Comma before coordinating conjunction

Dr. White, Prof. Thompson, and Mr. Lee conducted a study on Australian sandstone formations.

• Comma in a series
• Comma before coordinating conjunction
• Comma after introductory subordinate clause and before coordinating conjunction

Because the Great Barrier Reef is under environmental stress, scientists have called for urgent protective measures.

• Comma after introductory subordinate clause
• Comma before coordinating conjunction
• Comma in non-restrictive appositive

Despite the challenges of desert farming, innovative Australians have developed efficient water conservation techniques.

• Comma after introductory subordinate clause
• Comma after introductory subordinate clause and before coordinating conjunction
• Commas after date and in participial phrase

The researchers were concerned that soil degradation could limit agricultural productivity, that conservation efforts were underfunded, and that biodiversity could suffer as a result.

• Comma in a series
• Comma after introductory subordinate clause and between coordinate adjectives
• Commas in non-restrictive appositive and in dates

Sydney is bustling, and it continues to attract more international businesses each year.

• Comma before coordinating conjunction
• Commas after date and in embedded non-essential clause
• Commas after date and in embedded non-essential clause

One area many find challenging, however, is adapting to Australia's extreme climates.

• Comma after introductory adverbial phrase
• Comma after introductory subordinate clause and between coordinate adjectives
• Commas after date and in embedded non-essential clause