#2 Grammar and Punctuation Quiz

An independent clause is characterized by which of the following?

• It starts with a subordinating conjunction

• It can stand alone as a complete sentence

• It cannot stand alone as a complete sentence

• It always contains a dependent clause

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a comma to separate an independent clause from a dependent clause?

• Glen saw his friend Jasmine, riding her bike while on his way to soccer practice.

• While on his way to soccer practice Glen saw his friend Jasmine riding her bike.

• Glen saw his friend Jasmine riding her bike, while on his way to soccer practice.

• While on his way to soccer practice, Glen saw his friend Jasmine riding her bike.

What is the role of FANBOYS in sentence structure?

• To introduce a dependent clause

• To join two independent clauses

• To form a compound subject

• To separate adjectives

Which sentence uses commas correctly to separate non-essential information?

• Robert who has Mr. Block for psychology said the midterm exam was very difficult.

• Robert, who has Mr. Block for psychology, said the midterm exam was very difficult.

• Robert who, has Mr. Block for psychology, said the midterm exam was very difficult.

• Robert, who has Mr. Block, for psychology said the midterm exam was very difficult.

Which of the following is a correct use of a semicolon?

• She loves to read; and she often visits the library.

• She loves to read; she often visits the library.

• She loves to read, she often visits the library.

• She loves to read; because she often visits the library.

Identify the error in comma usage: "He bought apples, oranges and bananas, and strawberries."

• There should be no comma after "apples"

• There should be no comma after "bananas"

• There should be a comma after "oranges"

• There should be no comma after "strawberries"

Which sentence correctly uses a colon?

• Remember to buy the following groceries: eggs, milk, and bread.

• She said: "I'm going to the store."

• He has three favorite colors: red, green, blue.

• I need to finish my homework: because it's due tomorrow.

In which sentence is a comma used incorrectly?

• The artist Vincent Van Gogh, was known for his unique style.

• The dog barked loudly, and woke the neighbors.

• Despite the rain, the festival continued.

• She wanted to play piano, but her brother wanted to play guitar.

What is the primary function of dashes in a sentence?

• To introduce lists

• To separate independent clauses

• To separate non-essential information

• To replace conjunctions

Which of the following is NOT a correct use of commas?

• He is tall, handsome, and intelligent.

• She went to the store, and bought milk.

• The book, which was on the table, is missing.

• The quick, brown fox jumped over the lazy dog.