Oil which is lighter than water rises to the surface.

Oil, which is lighter than water,

Oil, which is lighter than water

Oil which is lighter than water,

Because of their opposition to institutions that force creatures to live in captivity, some people refuse to go to the zoo.

opposition to institutions, that force creatures to live in captivity,

opposition to institutions, that force creatures to live in captivity

opposition to institutions that force creatures to live in captivity

Which sentence is written correctly?

Wind power is cheaper, cleaner, and renewable.

Wind power is cheaper cleaner and renewable.

Wind power is cheaper, cleaner and renewable.

Wind power is cheaper cleaner, and renewable.

What is the correct edit for this sentence? The boy who sits behind me leaves for Alaska tomorrow

The boy who sits behind me leaves for Alaska tomorrow.

The boy, who sits behind me leaves for Alaska tomorrow.

The boy, who sits behind me, leaves for Alaska tomorrow.

The boy who sits behind me, leaves for Alaska tomorrow.

Which sentence uses commas correctly to separate items in a list?

B) I need to buy eggs, milk, and bread.

A) I need to buy eggs milk and bread.

C) I need to buy eggs, milk and bread.

D) I need to buy, eggs, milk, and bread.

Identify the sentence with the correct use of commas for non-essential information.

B) My brother, who is a doctor, lives in New York.

A) My brother who is a doctor lives in New York.

C) My brother who is a doctor, lives in New York.

D) My brother, who is a doctor lives in New York.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a comma with a coordinating conjunction.

B) She wanted to go to the park, but it was raining.

A) She wanted to go to the park but it was raining.

C) She wanted to go to the park but, it was raining.

D) She wanted to go to the park, but, it was raining.

What is the correct way to punctuate this sentence? 'The teacher said the test would be easy but it was actually quite difficult.'

A) The teacher said the test would be easy, but it was actually quite difficult.

B) The teacher said, the test would be easy but it was actually quite difficult.

C) The teacher said the test, would be easy but it was actually quite difficult.

D) The teacher said the test would be easy but, it was actually quite difficult.

Which sentence uses commas correctly to set off introductory elements?

B) After the movie, we went to dinner.

A) After the movie we went to dinner.

C) After, the movie we went to dinner.

D) After the movie we, went to dinner.

Identify the sentence with the correct use of commas in a compound sentence.

A) I wanted to go for a walk, but it was too cold outside.

B) I wanted to go for a walk but, it was too cold outside.

C) I wanted to go for a walk but it was too cold outside.

D) I wanted, to go for a walk but it was too cold outside.

ACT English Commas

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11th Grade

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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.

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

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.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

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.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

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.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

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

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

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

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

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.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

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ACT English Commas

Which of these shows the correct usage of a comma in a sentence?

Which sentences use a comma correctly (two independent clauses + FANBOYS)?

What is the correct edit for this sentence?
James the paperboy arrived early this morning

Which shows the correct usage of a comma in a sentence?

Men who are bald are frequently the ones who are the most authoritative on the subject of baldness.

My brother Ron, an optometrist owns his own practice.

What is the correct edit for this sentence?
My best friend who moved away last summer visited over spring break

After the death of Blackbeard the famous, pirate, piracy disappeared from the coast of the American colonies.

Oil which is lighter than water rises to the surface.

Taxicabs that are dirty are illegal in some cities.

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Which of these shows the correct usage of a comma in a sentence?

Which sentences use a comma correctly (two independent clauses + FANBOYS)?

What is the correct edit for this sentence?James the paperboy arrived early this morning

Which shows the correct usage of a comma in a sentence?

Men who are bald are frequently the ones who are the most authoritative on the subject of baldness.

My brother Ron, an optometrist owns his own practice.

What is the correct edit for this sentence?My best friend who moved away last summer visited over spring break

After the death of Blackbeard the famous, pirate, piracy disappeared from the coast of the American colonies.

Oil which is lighter than water rises to the surface.

Taxicabs that are dirty are illegal in some cities.

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What is the correct edit for this sentence?
James the paperboy arrived early this morning

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