Grammar and Writing Quiz

How should commas be used with direct quotations?

• They should not be used

• They should be used to set off the quotation

• They should be used only if the quotation is at the end of the sentence

• They should be used only if the quotation is at the beginning of the sentence

Which of the following is NOT a coordinating conjunction?

• And

• But

• Because

• Or

What should you avoid when using a coordinating conjunction to link two phrases?

• Adding a comma

• Using a conjunction

• Placing a period

• Starting a new sentence

What is the purpose of using a comma with a coordinating conjunction?

• To separate two unrelated sentences

• To join two main clauses in a single complete sentence

• To end a sentence

• To start a new paragraph

Which of the following sentences is incorrect?

• Jaime doesn't have a big kitchen in his apartment, but he still manages to cook delicious meals for his family.

• Tasha sang, and clapped her hands.

• Tasha sang and clapped her hands.

• Jaime doesn't have a big kitchen in his apartment but he still manages to cook delicious meals for his family.

Which coordinating conjunction is used in the sentence: "Jaime doesn't have a big kitchen in his apartment, but he still manages to cook delicious meals for his family"?

• And

• But

• Or

• Nor

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?

• Because

• Although

• Yet

• Since

When should you use a comma after an introductory phrase, clause, or word?

• At the end of a sentence

• In the middle of a sentence

• At the beginning of a sentence

• Never

Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a comma after an introductory clause?

• Before today I'd never seen the ocean.

• While Morgan chops the celery I'll wash the tomatoes.

• Someday soon I'll find the perfect prom dress.

• Before today, I'd never seen the ocean.

Which of the following is an example of a sentence where a comma is correctly omitted after an introductory word?

• Smiling, Danez offered his hand for me to shake.

• Before today, I'd never seen the ocean.

• Someday soon I'll find the perfect prom dress.

• While Morgan chops the celery, I'll wash the tomatoes.