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Comma Rules Review

Authored by DZIERBA CAITLIN

English

7th Grade

CCSS covered

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Comma Rules Review
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11 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Choose the sentence with a correct comma after introductory information.

After the meeting we went out for lunch.

After, the meeting we went out for lunch.

After the meeting, we went out for lunch.

After the meeting we, went out for lunch.

Answer explanation

  1. Use a comma to separate INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION from the rest of the sentence. (Introductory phrase)

The following words are often used to introduce an idea: when, although, as soon as, before, if, since, unless, until, after, whenever, while.


Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Choose the sentence with correct comma use to introduce a quotation.

She said “I’ll be there at noon.”

She, said "I’ll be there at noon."

She said, “I’ll be there at noon.”

She, said, “I’ll be there at noon.”

Answer explanation

Use a comma to set apart the exact words of a quotation from the rest of the sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence correctly uses commas in a full date?

She was born on April 16 2002.

She was born on April 16, 2002.

She was born on April, 16 2002.

She was born on April, 16, 2002.

Answer explanation

Use a comma to separate items in a DATE. Use a comma after the date if the sentence continues.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence correctly uses commas to separate items in a series?

We packed sandwiches fruit chips and water.

We packed sandwiches fruit chips, and water.

We packed sandwiches, fruit, chips, and water.

We packed, sandwiches, fruit, chips and, water.

Answer explanation

Use a comma to separate ITEMS in a series. (after every item except the last)

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence correctly uses a comma after yes, no, or well at the beginning of a sentence?

Yes we should leave early to avoid traffic.

Yes, we should leave early to avoid traffic.

Yes we should leave early, to avoid traffic.

Yes we should leave, early to avoid traffic.

Answer explanation

Use a comma to set off a mild interjection (an abrupt remark).  For example: Yikes, Yes, No, Oh no, etc.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence shows correct comma use to set apart a name being spoken to?

Emma can you help me with this?

Emma can you help me, with this?

Emma, can you help me with this?

Emma can you, help me with this?

Answer explanation

Use a comma to set apart a NAME BEING SPOKEN TO.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence correctly sets apart a noun or phrase that explains or identifies something (also called an appositive phrase) with commas?

My dog, a playful golden retriever loves chasing tennis balls.

My dog, a playful golden retriever, loves chasing tennis balls.

My dog a playful golden retriever, loves chasing tennis balls.

My dog a playful golden retriever loves chasing tennis balls.

Answer explanation

Use commas to set apart an appositive phrase. (a phrase the explains or identifies something.)

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

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