Grammar Quiz: Commas, Introductory Clauses, and Compound Sentences

Which of the following is an example of using commas in a series?

• The grocery list included apples, bananas, and oranges.

• The dog barked, loudly, at the mailman.

• He likes to eat, pizza, with pineapple.

• She wore a red, dress, to the party.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

What is an introductory clause?

• A group of numbers at the END of a sentence that introduces the main clause

• A SINGLE word that introduces the main clause

• A group of words at the BEGINNING of a sentence that introduces the main clause and provides background information.

• A group of words in the MIDDLE of a sentence that introduces the main clause

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Which of the following is a sentence with an introductory clause?

• He went to the, store.

• The sun is shining bright when, we woke up.

• Once I clean, I will play with my friends online.

• The dog barked loudly, and the cat ran away.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

How should a series be punctuated?

• With exclamation marks

• With commas

• Without any punctuation

• With semicolons

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Which of the following sentences is a compound sentence?

• The sun is shining.

• He is tall and strong.

• She went to the store.

• The dog barked loudly, and the cat ran away.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

What sentence has an introductory clause?

• I went to school on time today.

• After you eat breakfast, clean your room.

• My favorite, holiday is Christmas.

• This is, easy work.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

What is the correct way to punctuate the compound sentence.

• He went to the beach with his friends, and played volleyball on the warm sand.

• He went, to the beach with his friends and played volleyball on the warm sand.

• He went to the beach, with his friends and played volleyball on the warm sand.

• He went to the beach with his friends and played, volleyball on the warm sand.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which of the following is an example of using commas in a series?

• The dog barked, loudly, and ran away.

• She wore a red, dress, and black shoes.

• The grocery list included apples, bananas, and oranges.

• He likes to swim, in the ocean, and play volleyball.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

What is the correct way to punctuate a series with commas?

• Use a comma before the final 'and' or 'or' in a series of three or more items

• Use a semicolon before the final 'and' or 'or' in a series of three or more items

• Do not use any punctuation in a series of three or more items

• Use a period before the final 'and' or 'or' in a series of three or more items

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Which of the following sentences is a compound sentence?

• The sun is shining.

• He is tall and strong.

• She went to the store.

• The dog barked loudly, and the cat ran away.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B