Comma

What is the primary function of a comma in a sentence?

• To indicate a pause

• To end a sentence

• To show possession

• To connect two independent clauses

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

• I bought apples oranges and bananas.

• I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

• I bought, apples oranges and bananas.

• I bought apples oranges, and bananas.

In which of the following sentences is the comma used incorrectly?

• After dinner, we went for a walk.

• She said, 'Hello, how are you?'

• I want to visit Paris, London, and Rome.

• He is a tall, dark and handsome man.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a comma to separate clauses?

• I wanted to go but, I was too tired.

• I wanted to go, but I was too tired.

• I wanted, to go but I was too tired.

• I wanted to go but I, was too tired.

What is the rule for using a comma with coordinating conjunctions?

• Use a comma before all conjunctions

• Use a comma after all conjunctions

• Use a comma before a conjunction when it joins two independent clauses

• Never use a comma with conjunctions

Which sentence correctly uses a comma to separate adjectives?

• It was a long, hot summer.

• It was a long hot, summer.

• It was, a long hot summer.

• It was a long hot summer.

In which of the following sentences is the comma used to set off an introductory element?

• Yes, I would like some coffee.

• I would like some coffee, yes.

• I would, like some coffee yes.

• I would like, some coffee yes.

Which sentence uses a comma to set off a non-essential clause?

• My brother who lives in New York, is visiting.

• My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting.

• My brother who, lives in New York is visiting.

• My brother who lives, in New York is visiting.

What is the purpose of a comma in a list?

• To separate items

• To end the list

• To start the list

• To emphasize items

Which sentence uses commas to separate items in a series?

• We need milk bread and eggs.

• We need milk, bread, and eggs.

• We need, milk bread and eggs.

• We need milk bread, and eggs.