Lesson: Separate Items in a Series of Three or More
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English
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8th Grade
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Medium
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Erin Izatt
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9 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary use of a comma in a sentence?
To separate words or groups of words
To end a sentence
To indicate a question
To show possession
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Rule 1, when should commas be used in a series?
When there are two items
When there are three or more items
When there is only one item
When there are no items
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2C
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of using commas to separate nouns in a series?
Barbecue, hammock, canoe, and moccasin
Stop, look, and listen
Cold, gray, and calm
Checking, fastening, and positioning
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2C
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of using commas to separate verbs in a series?
Cold, gray, and calm
Stop, look, and listen
Barbecue, hammock, canoe, and moccasin
Checking, fastening, and positioning
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2C
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of using commas to separate adjectives in a series?
Cold, gray, and calm
Stop, look, and listen
Barbecue, hammock, canoe, and moccasin
Checking, fastening, and positioning
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2C
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of using commas to separate participial phrases in a series?
Checking his shoelaces, fastening his helmet strap, and positioning his knee pads
Cold, gray, and calm
Stop, look, and listen
Barbecue, hammock, canoe, and moccasin
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2C
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of using commas to separate prepositional phrases in a series?
On the sand, under the rocks, and in our shoes
Cold, gray, and calm
Stop, look, and listen
Barbecue, hammock, canoe, and moccasin
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2C
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of using commas to separate short independent clauses in a series?
The lights dimmed, the curtain rose, and the orchestra began to play
Cold, gray, and calm
Stop, look, and listen
Barbecue, hammock, canoe, and moccasin
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2C
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When should you not use commas to separate items in a series?
When all the items are joined by and, or, or nor
When there are three or more items
When there are two items
When there is only one item
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2C
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
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