Quotations and Commas

Which of the following sentences uses commas properly with a DIRECT QUOTATION?

• "Fun Friday is next Friday" she said "I can't wait."

• "Fun Friday is next Friday," she said "I can't wait."

• "Fun Friday is next Friday," she said, "I can't wait."

• ",Fun Friday is next Friday," she said ",I can't wait."

What comma rule is NOT being followed?

• Use a comma before and after an appositive or a word/phrase that renames a noun

• Use a comma to separate the day of the month from the year and after the year if the sentence continues.

• Use a comma between two adjectives (describing words) when the word and can be used in its place.

• Use a comma to interrupt direct quotations or before or after a direct quotation.

Which of the following dates is using the PROPER needed commas?

• On September 11 2021 it had been 20 years since 9/11.

• On September 11, 2021 it had been 20 years since 9/11.

• On September, 11 2021 it had been 20 years since 9/11.

• On September 11, 2021, it had been 20 years since 9/11.

Which of the following cities/states is using the PROPER needed commas?

• In Sandusky, Ohio travelers can find Cedar Point.

• In Sandusky, Ohio, travelers can find Cedar Point.

• In ,Sandusky Ohio travelers can find Cedar Point.

• In Sandusky Ohio, travelers can find Cedar Point.

Greg King once said, "Do not argue with an idiot, he will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience." Is the comma used correctly?

• Yes

• No

Which sentence is correct?

• “That” we were informed “is a snow leopard.”

• “That,” we were informed, “Is a snow leopard.”

• “That,” we were informed, “is a snow leopard.”

• “That,” we were informed “is a snow leopard.”

What comma rule is NOT being followed?

• When a sentence begins with an introductory phrase or transition.

• Use a comma between two adjectives (describing words) when the word and can be used in its place.

• Use a comma to interrupt direct quotations or before or after a direct quotation.

• Use a comma to separate the day of the month from the year and after the year if the sentence continues.

Which of the following is a COMMA?

• ,

• .

• "

• !

• -

COMMAS are used in a sentence to--

• Ask a question

• Provide a complete stop

• Give excitement or enthusiasm

• Provide a pause.

What comma rule is NOT being followed?

• Use a comma to interrupt direct quotations or before or after a direct quotation.

• Use a comma between two adjectives (describing words) when the word and can be used in its place.

• Use a comma when a sentence begins with an introductory phrase or transition.

• Use a comma before and after a word that is used as an interrupter or breaks the flow of the sentence.