Act Comma Rules

What percentage of the English score on the ACT is made up of comma usage?

• 20%

• 10%

• 25%

• 15%

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which acronym can be used to remember coordinating conjunctions?

• FANBOYS

• ROYGBIV

• UNICEF

• NASA

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

When in doubt about comma usage, what should you do?

• Remove all commas

• Use commas sparingly

• Eliminate run-on sentences

• Add more commas

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What do commas mark in a sentence?

• A long pause

• End of a sentence

• Beginning of a sentence

• A brief pause

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What is the correct way to use commas with non-essential phrases?

• No commas

• Use parentheses

• Use commas

• Use semicolons

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What is the correct way to use commas with essential phrases?

• No commas

• Use semicolons

• Use parentheses

• Use commas

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What should you do if there is one solitary comma between a subject and its verb?

• Leave it as is

• Add more commas

• Remove the comma

• Replace with a semicolon

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What should you do if a sentence has unnecessary commas?

• Remove them

• Replace with semicolons

• Replace with periods

• Keep them

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A