Comma Usage Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a FANBOYS conjunction?

• for

• and

• but

• because

What must you have on each side if you use a comma and a conjunction?

• A complete sentence

• A dependent clause

• A phrase

• A subject and a verb

What must be done with excess information in a sentence?

• It must be cut off with commas

• It must be placed at the beginning of the sentence

• It must be underlined

• It must be connected with a conjunction

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a comma and conjunction?

• I enjoy my English class, but I have to work much harder in math.

• I enjoy my English class but I have to work much harder in math.

• I enjoy my English class, I have to work much harder in math.

• I enjoy my English class I have to work much harder in math.

Which of the following is true about connecting two complete sentences?

• You cannot connect two complete sentences with just a comma.

• You can connect two complete sentences with just a comma.

• You must use a semicolon to connect two complete sentences.

• You must use a period to connect two complete sentences.

What is the rule for using commas with describing words?

• Always use a comma between describing words.

• Use a comma if the describing words can be rearranged.

• Never use a comma between describing words.

• Use a comma only if the describing words cannot be rearranged.

Which of the following sentences needs a comma between the describing words?

• I asked for help with the heavy awkward box.

• I bought my husband a dark grey suit.

• The brown haired fox jumps over the lazy dog.

• She wore a bright red dress.

What is the purpose of using commas on both sides of something in a sentence?

• To indicate a pause

• To set off excess information

• To end a sentence

• To separate clauses

What is the trick to determine if a comma is needed between describing words?

• Check if the words are adjectives

• Check if the words can be rearranged

• Check if the words are nouns

• Check if the words are verbs

Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly to set off excess information?

• My brother who lives in New York is visiting us next week.

• My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting us next week.

• My brother who lives in New York, is visiting us next week.

• My brother, who lives in New York is visiting us next week.