
Mastering Comma Usage in English Writing

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Liam Anderson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common misconception about the use of commas?
They should be used wherever there is a pause.
They are used to end sentences.
They are only used in lists.
They are not necessary in formal writing.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a clause?
A group of words with a subject and a predicate.
A single word that modifies a noun.
A punctuation mark used to end a sentence.
A type of conjunction.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of an independent clause?
When she bakes bread.
Because she has a pet parrot.
Loves birds.
Beatrice loves birds.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When combining an independent clause and a dependent clause, when is a comma necessary?
Always.
Only if the dependent clause comes first.
Never.
Only if the independent clause comes first.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of conjunction is used to combine two independent clauses with a comma?
Coordinating conjunction.
Correlative conjunction.
Conjunctive adverb.
Subordinating conjunction.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an introductory phrase?
A phrase that ends a sentence.
A phrase that provides additional information about a noun.
A phrase that clarifies when, where, or how something occurs.
A phrase that lists items.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1F
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an appositive?
A verb that describes an action.
A punctuation mark.
A type of conjunction.
A noun or noun phrase that clarifies another noun.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
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