commas_in_dates_and_addresses_grade8_assessment_mixed

Which sentence uses commas correctly for the date?

• On July 4 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed.

• On July, 4 1776 the Declaration of Independence was signed.

• On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed.

• On July 4, 1776 the Declaration of Independence, was signed.

Answer explanation

Commas are needed after the day and the year when writing dates.

Complete the sentence with the correct comma placement: We will visit my cousin in Austin _____ Texas, during the summer.

• Texas,

• Texas

• , Texas

• , Texas,

Answer explanation

A comma is needed after the city name when writing a city and state.

True or False: Commas are used to separate the month and the day in a date.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Commas are used after the day and after the year in a date, not between the month and day.

Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly with an address?

• She moved to 123 Maple Street, Springfield, Illinois.

• She moved to 123, Maple Street Springfield Illinois.

• She moved to 123 Maple Street Springfield, Illinois.

• She moved to 123 Maple Street, Springfield Illinois.

Answer explanation

Commas are needed after the street name and the city name when writing an address.

Complete the sentence with the correct comma placement: Our family reunion is scheduled for August 15 _____ 2024, in Portland.

• 15,

• , 15

• 15

• , 15,

Answer explanation

A comma is needed after the day when writing a date.

True or False: A comma is needed after the year when a date appears in the middle of a sentence.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

When a date is in the middle of a sentence, a comma follows the year.

Complete the sentence with the correct comma placement: The memo was sent on March 23 _____ 2023, to all employees.

• 23,

• , 23

• 23

• , 23,

Answer explanation

A comma is needed after the day when writing a date in the middle of a sentence.

Complete the sentence with the correct comma placement: The conference begins on January 10 _____ 2025, in San Diego.

• 2025

• 2025,

• , 2025

• , 2025,

Answer explanation

A comma is needed after the year when writing a date in the middle of a sentence.

Which sentence correctly uses commas with an address?

• I live at 78 Oak Street Apt 3B Boston, MA.

• I live at 78 Oak Street, Apt 3B, Boston, MA.

• I live at 78 Oak Street Apt 3B, Boston MA.

• I live at 78 Oak Street, Apt 3B Boston MA.

Answer explanation

Commas are needed after the street name, apartment number, and city when writing an address.

True or False: A comma is necessary after the city when listing an address with a state.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

When writing an address, a comma should follow the city name before the state.