WL Comma Rules Review 3

Which sentence avoids a comma splice?

• Cortez read books by female authors, he was inspired by their powerful voices.

• Cortez read books by female authors and he was inspired by their powerful voices.

• Cortez read books by female authors, and he was inspired by their powerful voices.

Which sentence correctly uses commas in a list (Oxford comma)?

• Heaven's bookshelf included works by Jane Austen, Toni Morrison, and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

• Heaven's bookshelf included works by Jane Austen, Toni Morrison and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

• Heaven's bookshelf included works by Jane Austen Toni Morrison, and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

Which sentence correctly places a comma after an introductory phrase?

• After discussing equality Cameron shared his thoughts with the group.

• After discussing equality, Cameron shared his thoughts with the group.

• After discussing equality, Cameron, shared his thoughts with the group.

Which sentence avoids a comma splice?

• Dylon spoke about justice, and his classmates listened intently.

• Dylon spoke about justice and his classmates listened intently.

• Dylon spoke about justice, his classmates listened intently.

Which sentence correctly uses commas in a list (Oxford comma)?

• Ashley enjoys reading, writing and debating topics about justice.

• Ashley enjoys reading writing, and debating topics about justice.

• Ashley enjoys reading, writing, and debating topics about justice.

Which sentence correctly places a comma after an introductory phrase?

• Before the weekend begins Rome and Bryce are planning to visit the library.

• Before the weekend begins, Rome and Bryce are planning to visit the library.

• Before the weekend begins Rome, and Bryce are planning to visit the library.

Which sentence avoids a comma splice?

• Shiyah studied equality movements, and she presented her findings to the class.

• Shiyah studied equality movements and she presented her findings to the class.

• Shiyah studied equality movements, she presented her findings to the class.

Which sentence correctly uses commas in a list (Oxford comma)?

• Bryce brought popcorn, games and books to share with his friends.

• Bryce brought popcorn, games, and books to share with his friends.

• Bryce brought popcorn games, and books to share with his friends.

Which sentence correctly places a comma after an introductory phrase?

• After reading Toni Morrison's novels Heaven wanted to explore more authors like her.

• After reading Toni Morrison's novels, Heaven wanted to explore more authors like her.

• After reading Toni Morrison's novels, Heaven, wanted to explore more authors like her.

Which sentence avoids a comma splice?

• Mikeal shared his goals with his friends, they all cheered him on.

• Mikeal shared his goals with his friends and they all cheered him on.

• Mikeal shared his goals with his friends, and they all cheered him on.