Which sentence is correctly punctuated with a comma for a prepositional phrase?

B) Before the storm, the sky turned dark.

A) Before the storm the sky turned dark.

C) Before, the storm the sky turned dark.

D) Before the storm the, sky turned dark.

What is the function of the comma in this sentence? 'After lunch, we will continue the discussion.'

C) To set off an introductory prepositional phrase

D) To separate two independent clauses

Which of the following sentences contains a correctly punctuated introductory prepositional phrase?

B) On the table, there was a vase of flowers.

A) On the table there was a vase of flowers.

C) On, the table there was a vase of flowers.

D) On the table there, was a vase of flowers.

Choose the sentence with the correct comma placement for the prepositional phrase:

B) Under the bridge, the water flowed swiftly.

A) Under the bridge the water flowed swiftly.

C) Under, the bridge the water flowed swiftly.

D) Under the bridge the, water flowed swiftly.

In which sentence is the prepositional phrase correctly punctuated?

B) At the end of the day, we were exhausted.

A) At the end of the day we were exhausted.

C) At, the end of the day we were exhausted.

D) At the end, of the day we were exhausted.

What is the role of the comma in this sentence? 'Before dinner, we went for a walk.'

B) To set off an introductory prepositional phrase

A) To separate two independent clauses

Select the sentence with the correct use of commas for prepositional phrases:

B) In the garden, the flowers bloomed beautifully.

A) In the garden the flowers bloomed beautifully.

C) In, the garden the flowers bloomed beautifully.

D) In the garden the, flowers bloomed beautifully.

Which sentence demonstrates the correct punctuation of a prepositional phrase?

B) By the river, the children played happily.

A) By the river the children played happily.

C) By, the river the children played happily.

D) By the river the, children played happily.

Identify the correctly punctuated sentence with a prepositional phrase:

B) After the movie, we went out for ice cream.

A) After the movie we went out for ice cream.

C) After, the movie we went out for ice cream.

D) After the movie we, went out for ice cream.

What is the purpose of the comma in this sentence? 'In the evening, the stars shine brightly.'

B) To set off an introductory prepositional phrase

D) To separate two independent clauses

Choose the sentence with the correct comma usage for the prepositional phrase:

B) On the weekend, we like to relax.

A) On the weekend we like to relax.

C) On, the weekend we like to relax.

D) On the weekend we, like to relax.

Commas and Prepositional Phrases

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English

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10th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

L.4.2C, L.7.1A, L.1.4C

+8

Standards-aligned

Sarah Williams

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25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence is properly punctuated?

When the Senate convened the citizens gathered on the plain.

When the Senate convened, the citizens gathered on the plain.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When are prepostional phrases punctuated with commas?

sometimes

never

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What comma rule is evident in this sentence?

Despite the weather, I went on a run anyway.

Prepositional introductory phrase

Participial introductory phrase

Appositive

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Select the word the comma should be placed after.

After the game we will be going out to dinner.

After

game

out

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Where do the commas go in this sentence? Beyond the horizon, a small, historic cabin of westward expansion awaits the next visitor.

only after small

only after expansion

The sentence is correct.

No commas should be in this sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

6.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences contain comma errors?

You can't leave, until your room is clean.

Although scientists still have a lot to learn they have made much progress in fighting genetic illnesses.

On Friday, February, 14th, the students will take another standardized test.

Walker Middle Magnet, an IB World School, successfully completed reauthorization.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which punctuation rule should be applied to the following sentence?
On top of the hill, you will find a grassy plot with a wonderful apple tree.

A series of introductory prepositional phrases will require a comma as long as the word after the last prep phrase isn’t a verb.

Introductory participial phrases require a comma.

Commas around a short appositive (less than five words) in the middle of a sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

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Commas and Prepositional Phrases

25 questions

Which sentence is properly punctuated?

When are prepostional phrases punctuated with commas?

What comma rule is evident in this sentence?

Despite the weather, I went on a run anyway.

Select the word the comma should be placed after.

After the game we will be going out to dinner.

Where do the commas go in this sentence? Beyond the horizon, a small, historic cabin of westward expansion awaits the next visitor.

Which of the following sentences contain comma errors?

Which punctuation rule should be applied to the following sentence?
On top of the hill, you will find a grassy plot with a wonderful apple tree.

Be sure to watch out FOR DEER crossing the highway.

Giving yourself credit for an accomplishment is often a hard thing to do WITH COMFORT.

I have to travel TO THE WEST SIDE, but I don't know how to transfer ON THE BUS.

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Commas and Prepositional Phrases

25 questions

Which sentence is properly punctuated?

When are prepostional phrases punctuated with commas?

What comma rule is evident in this sentence?Despite the weather, I went on a run anyway.

Select the word the comma should be placed after.After the game we will be going out to dinner.

Where do the commas go in this sentence? Beyond the horizon, a small, historic cabin of westward expansion awaits the next visitor.

Which of the following sentences contain comma errors?

Which punctuation rule should be applied to the following sentence?On top of the hill, you will find a grassy plot with a wonderful apple tree.

Be sure to watch out FOR DEER crossing the highway.

Giving yourself credit for an accomplishment is often a hard thing to do WITH COMFORT.

I have to travel TO THE WEST SIDE, but I don't know how to transfer ON THE BUS.

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What comma rule is evident in this sentence?

Despite the weather, I went on a run anyway.

Select the word the comma should be placed after.

After the game we will be going out to dinner.

Which punctuation rule should be applied to the following sentence?
On top of the hill, you will find a grassy plot with a wonderful apple tree.