Commas Usage Quiz

What is the purpose of using commas in a series?

• To separate items in a list

• To connect two independent clauses

• To set off introductory clauses

• To address someone directly

When are commas used before coordinating conjunctions?

• When listing items

• When connecting two independent clauses

• When addressing someone directly

• When separating adjectives

Which of the following is an example of using commas for introductory clauses?

• "Offices, classrooms, and homes"

• "But Silver and Fry knew better"

• "Although he still hadn't found a use for microspheres, Silver shared his discovery"

• "Which commonly called 3M"

What is the role of commas in non-essential information?

• To separate items in a list

• To set off clauses that add extra information

• To connect two independent clauses

• To separate adjectives

How are commas used in direct address?

• To separate items in a list

• To connect two independent clauses

• To address someone directly

• To separate adjectives

In which context are commas used in dates and titles?

• To separate items in a list

• To connect two independent clauses

• To separate elements in dates and titles

• To set off non-essential information

Which sentence correctly uses commas in a series?

• "Offices classrooms and homes"

• "Offices, classrooms, and homes"

• "Offices classrooms, and homes"

• "Offices, classrooms and homes"

What is an example of using commas before coordinating conjunctions?

• "Offices, classrooms, and homes"

• "But Silver and Fry knew better"

• "Although he still hadn't found a use for microspheres, Silver shared his discovery"

• "Which commonly called 3M"

Which of the following is not a use of commas mentioned in the text?

• To separate items in a list

• To connect two independent clauses

• To indicate a question

• To set off non-essential information

What is the purpose of commas in introductory clauses?

• To separate items in a list

• To set off clauses that add extra information

• To connect two independent clauses

• To set off introductory dependent clauses