Act English Lesson Commas

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

• 20%

• 10%

• 25%

• 15%

Which acronym can be used to remember coordinating conjunctions?

• FANBOYS

• ROYGBIV

• UNICEF

• NASA

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

• Remove all commas

• Use commas sparingly

• Eliminate run-on sentences

• Add more commas

What do commas mark in a sentence?

• A long pause

• End of a sentence

• Beginning of a sentence

• A brief pause

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

• No commas

• Use parentheses

• Use commas

• Use semicolons

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

• No commas

• Use semicolons

• Use parentheses

• Use commas

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

What should you do if a sentence has unnecessary commas?

• Remove them

• Replace with semicolons

• Replace with periods

• Keep them