Select all that apply: Use quotation marks _______________________.

to enclose a direct quotation-- a person's exact words.

to enclose titles of short stories, poems, essays, articles, songs, episodes of a television series, and chapters or parts of a book.

to show where letters, words. or numbers have been omitted.

to form the possessive case of nouns and indefinite pronouns.

Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction that joins two independent clauses. Use commas to separate items in a series. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

The most popular pretzel shape is the twist, but pretzels also come shaped as nuggets, sticks, and rings.

The most popular pretzel shape is the twist but pretzels also come shaped as nuggets, sticks, and rings.

The most popular pretzel shape is the twist, but pretzels also come shaped as nuggets, sticks and rings.

The most popular pretzel shape is the twist but pretzels also come shaped as nuggets sticks and rings.

Which of the following is NOT considered a rule that we learned about commas?

Use a comma between independent clauses that are closely related in thought and are NOT joined by and, but, for, nor, or, so or yet,

Use commas to separate items in a series.

Use a comma to separate two or more adjectives that precede and modify the same noun.

Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction that joins two independent clauses.

What comma rule is NOT being followed in this sentence: "He said 'I will be there soon' but he never arrived."

A) Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction that joins two independent clauses.

D) Use a comma between two adjectives when the word 'and' can be used in its place.

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

B) "It's a beautiful day," she said, "let's go for a walk."

A) "It's a beautiful day" she said "Let's go for a walk."

C) "It's a beautiful day," she said "Let's go for a walk."

D) "It's a beautiful day" she said, "Let's go for a walk."

In which of the following sentences is the comma used correctly with a quotation?

C) "I love reading books," she said, "especially mysteries."

A) "I love reading books," she said "especially mysteries."

B) "I love reading books" she said, "especially mysteries."

D) "I love reading books" she said "especially mysteries."

Which sentence correctly uses commas with a quotation?

B) "Tomorrow is a new day," he said, "we can start fresh."

A) "Tomorrow is a new day" he said "we can start fresh."

C) "Tomorrow is a new day," he said "we can start fresh."

D) "Tomorrow is a new day" he said, "we can start fresh."

What is the correct way to punctuate this sentence? "She whispered 'I think it's time to go' and left the room."

A) "She whispered, 'I think it's time to go,' and left the room."

B) "She whispered 'I think it's time to go,' and left the room."

C) "She whispered, 'I think it's time to go' and left the room."

D) "She whispered 'I think it's time to go' and left the room."

Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly with a quotation?

B) "He said, 'Meet me at the park,' and left."

A) "He said 'Meet me at the park' and left."

C) "He said 'Meet me at the park,' and left."

D) "He said, 'Meet me at the park' and left."

Identify the sentence that correctly uses commas with a direct quotation.

B) "The weather is nice today," she said, "we should go outside."

A) "The weather is nice today" she said "we should go outside."

C) "The weather is nice today," she said "we should go outside."

D) "The weather is nice today" she said, "we should go outside."

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly with commas and quotation marks?

B) "I can't wait for the weekend," she exclaimed, "it's going to be fun!"

A) "I can't wait for the weekend" she exclaimed "it's going to be fun!"

C) "I can't wait for the weekend," she exclaimed "it's going to be fun!"

D) "I can't wait for the weekend" she exclaimed, "it's going to be fun!"

Quotations and Commas

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English

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8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

L.6.2A, L.3.2C, L.1.2C

Standards-aligned

Sarah Williams

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25 questions

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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."

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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.”

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

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

What comma rule is NOT being followed?

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

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

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?

Which sentence is correct?

What comma rule is NOT being followed?

Which of the following is a COMMA?

COMMAS are used in a sentence to--

What comma rule is NOT being followed?

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