Other Comma Rules Quiz

In the sentence "You like cheese, don't you?", which part is the tag question?

• You like cheese

• Don't

• You?

• Don't you?

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CCSS.L.5.2C

Which of the following correctly demonstrates the structure of a tag question?

• I will be late, I think?

• This is amazing, isn't it?

• I don't know, do I?

• The weather is bad, won't it?

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CCSS.L.5.2C

In the sentence "Paige, how are you?", why is a comma used after "Paige"?

• To separate the name from the rest of the sentence for direct address.

• To separate two independent clauses.

• To indicate a pause before the question.

• To show the speaker is unsure of the question.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

How is "Yes" or "No" used in responses, according to the video?

• They are followed by a comma and then the complete sentence.

• They are followed by a period and no additional information.

• They are used as a complete response without a comma.

• They require a semicolon to separate the clause.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following is an example of correct comma usage in a response to a question?

• "No I hate cheese."

• "Yes, I would love some cheese."

• "Yes I would love, some cheese."

• "No, I hate cheese."

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

How do commas function in tag questions, based on the video?

• They separate the subject and the verb.

• They separate the assertion from the doubt or question.

• They separate the two independent clauses.

• They introduce a new independent clause.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Why is it incorrect to use a comma in the following sentence: "Please take off your shoes when you come in"?

• A comma should separate the two independent clauses.

• A comma is unnecessary when the independent clause comes first.

• Commas should always be used to separate clauses, regardless of their order.

• The phrase "when you come in" should be in parentheses, not separated by commas.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a comma after a conjunctive adverb?

• "However you should try to finish your homework."

• "Therefore, we decided to go to the park."

• "Suddenly the cat jumped on the table."

• "Meanwhile the soup was boiling."

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

In the sentence "Initially, I was afraid," what is the role of the word "initially"?

• "Initially" is modifying only the subject of the sentence.

• "Initially" is modifying the entire sentence or the main clause.

• "Initially" is a part of the main clause.

• "Initially" is a transitional phrase and does not require punctuation.

Why do we place a comma after a sentence adverb like "Basically" in the sentence "Basically, you're the greatest"?

• To set the adverb apart from the main clause, as it modifies the entire statement.

• To separate it from an introductory dependent clause that follows.

• To indicate a pause in the sentence for dramatic effect.

• Because sentence adverbs are always set off by commas, regardless of their position.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A