Comma Usage Quiz

Which sentence correctly uses commas in a series?

• My favorite fruits are apples oranges and bananas.

• My favorite fruits are apples, oranges, and bananas.

• My favorite fruits are apples, oranges and bananas.

• My favorite fruits, are apples, oranges, and bananas.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Identify the sentence with the incorrect comma usage:

• Sarah, Max, and Julia went to the park.

• The book is filled with fun, exciting, and adventurous stories.

• We visited Paris, London, and, Rome during the summer.

• I need to buy eggs, milk, and bread from the store.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Select the sentence that properly uses commas in a list:

• We packed sandwiches chips and soda for the picnic.

• We packed sandwiches, chips and soda for the picnic.

• We packed sandwiches, chips, and soda for the picnic.

• We packed sandwiches, chips, and soda, for the picnic.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

• I love to read mystery, science fiction, and romance books.

• I love to read mystery, science fiction and romance, books.

• I love to read mystery science fiction and romance books.

• I love to read, mystery science fiction and romance books.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Choose the correct way to write this sentence with commas: “The flag is red white and blue.”

• The flag is red, white, and blue.

• The flag is red, white and blue.

• The flag is, red white, and blue.

• The flag, is red, white, and blue.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

In which sentence are commas used incorrectly?

• The cake was topped with strawberries, blueberries, and whipped cream.

• I brought my notebook, pen, and calculator to class.

• The pizza had pepperoni, mushrooms, onions and, olives.

• We need to call Amy, Chris, and James for the meeting.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Rewrite this sentence with correct comma usage: "We saw lions tigers and bears at the zoo."

• We saw lions, tigers, and bears at the zoo.

• We saw, lions, tigers, and bears at the zoo.

• We saw lions, tigers and bears at the zoo.

• We saw lions, tigers, and, bears at the zoo.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Which sentence uses commas in a series incorrectly?

• My chores include cleaning my room, doing the dishes, and taking out the trash.

• We ate spaghetti, salad and breadsticks for dinner.

• The park has a playground, a basketball court, and picnic tables.

• He needs to finish his math homework, study for science, and read his book.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Where should the commas go in this sentence? "She likes to paint draw and sculpt."

• She likes to paint, draw, and sculpt.

• She likes, to paint, draw, and sculpt.

• She likes to paint draw, and sculpt.

• She, likes to paint, draw, and sculpt.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Which sentence is correct?

• The recipe calls for flour sugar, eggs and milk.

• The recipe calls for flour, sugar, eggs, and milk.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A