Commas in phrases, clauses, and sentences

WHICH COMMA RULE APPLIES?
Although I ran my hardest, I came in sixth place in the race. 

• Commas offset explanatory phrases (like appositives)
• Commas separate in/dependent clauses (complex/compound)
• Commas separate parallel adjectives
• Commas set off words/phrases/clauses that introduce or interrupt

Which sentence is correct?

• Jamie please clean your room.
• Jamie, please clean your room.

Which of the following is correct?

• This, Brunhilda, is not your best effort.
• This Brunhilda, is not your best effort.
• This Brunhilda is not your best, effort.
• This, Brunhilda is not your best effort.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

• There was, a parade in Austin Texas last month.

• There was a parade in Austin Texas, last month.

• There was a parade in Austin Texas last, month.

• There was a parade in Austin, Texas last month.

When a subordinating conjunction is in the middle of a sentence, a comma is required.

• True
• False

A comma should go AFTER which word in the sentence below?

Miller whined "Are we there yet?"

• whined

• Miller

• yet

Should the comma be placed before or after the conjunction?

• Before

• After

A comma splice is created when two independent clauses are joined with a comma and no conjunction. Most people see comma splices as an error but do you think it is? In the quiz provided you will be expected to choose sentences that are written correctly and the comma used appropriately. Do give it a try and see if you get to do a good job. All the best!

The following sentence demonstrates a comma splice: I went to the store, and I bought milk for the next day.

• true

• false

Which sentence is correct?

• Tom Jana, and Terry like animal fables.
• Tom Jana and Terry like animal fables.
• Tom, Jana, and Terry like animal fables.

Should there be a comma before the bold word?

I will sweep the floor, but I may leave a mess.

• Yes, the sentence is correct

• No, remove the comma