
Comma Rules Quiz
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes Comma Rule #1 (Introductory Elements)?
Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction joining two independent clauses.
Use a comma to separate introductory words, phrases, or clauses from the main sentence.
Use a comma before and after non-essential information.
Use a comma before the last item in a list.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes Comma Rule #2 (Interrupting the Subject and Verb)?
Never place a comma between the subject and verb unless an interrupting phrase is enclosed in commas.
Always use commas between the subject and verb in a long sentence.
Use a comma only if the sentence is too long to understand.
Avoid using commas when inserting extra information into a sentence.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of the serial comma (Comma Rule #3)?
It separates two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.
It is used before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence.
It separates three or more items in a list to improve clarity.
It introduces a list or explanation.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes Comma Rule #4 (Joining Clauses)?
Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction that joins two independent clauses.
Always use a comma before 'and' in any sentence.
Use commas to separate phrases within a sentence but not independent clauses.
A comma should be used only when a sentence feels too long.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of Comma Rule #5 (Non-Essential Elements and Shifts in Thought)?
To separate a non-essential phrase or clause from the rest of the sentence.
To connect two closely related sentences.
To indicate a pause in speech but not in writing.
To replace a period in a long sentence.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of these sentences uses commas correctly?
However we need to finish the project on time.
However, we need to finish the project on time.
We need to finish the project on time, however.
We need to finish, the project on time however.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of these sentences uses commas correctly?
The bridge, which was built in 1902 was recently renovated.
The bridge which was built in 1902, was recently renovated.
The bridge, which was built in 1902, was recently renovated.
The bridge which, was built in 1902 was recently renovated.
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CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
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