ACT English Commas

Quiz
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English
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11th Grade
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Hard
+15
Standards-aligned
Sarah Williams
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25 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of these shows the correct usage of a comma in a sentence?
Richie asked for a dog cat and walrus for Christmas.
Richie asked for, a dog, cat and walrus for Christmas.
Richie asked for a dog, cat, and walrus for Christmas.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2C
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentences use a comma correctly (two independent clauses + FANBOYS)?
I threw hot water, into the air but it turned, into snow.
I threw hot water into the air but, it turned into snow.
I threw hot water into the air, but it turned into snow.
I threw hot water into the air but it turned into snow.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the correct edit for this sentence?
James the paperboy arrived early this morning
James the paperboy arrived early this morning.
James, the paperboy arrived early this morning.
James, the paperboy, arrived early this morning.
James, the paperboy arrived, early this morning.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which shows the correct usage of a comma in a sentence?
Jen isn't very funny, but her best friend Pam is hilarious.
Jen isn't very funny but, her best friend Pam is hilarious.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Men who are bald are frequently the ones who are the most authoritative on the subject of baldness.
NO CHANGE
Men, who are bald are
Men who are bald, are
Men, who are bald, are
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
My brother Ron, an optometrist owns his own practice.
NO CHANGE
Ron an optometrist owns
Ron, an optometrist, owns
Ron; an optometrist, owns
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the correct edit for this sentence?
My best friend who moved away last summer visited over spring break
My best friend who moved away last summer visited over spring break.
My best friend, who moved away last summer visited over spring break.
My best friend, who moved away last summer, visited over spring break.
My best friend who moved away last summer, visited over spring break.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
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