Exploring Commas in a Series
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English
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1st - 5th Grade
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Hard
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Standards-aligned
Lucas Foster
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of applying grammar and mechanics in writing?
To confuse the reader
To make the text look longer
To use more punctuation marks
To improve clarity and effectiveness
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the Oxford comma?
The final comma in a list before 'and' or 'or'
A comma used only in Oxford
A comma that separates two independent clauses
A type of decorative comma used in invitations
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Is the Oxford comma always mandatory?
Yes, in all forms of writing
No, it is optional depending on the style guide
Only in academic writing
Only in non-fiction writing
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2C
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the I Excel program ask users to do with commas?
Remove all commas
Insert commas in a series
Replace commas with semicolons
Ignore all punctuation
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2C
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many commas are needed in the list: 'elephants, clowns, show horses, acrobats, and tightrope walkers'?
Three
Four
Five
Two
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2C
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of commas in a series?
To connect clauses without conjunctions
To separate items clearly
To introduce quotations
To add complexity to sentences
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2C
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which example shows correct use of commas in a series?
Apples oranges, and bananas
Apples oranges and bananas
Apples, oranges and bananas
Apples, oranges, and bananas
Tags
CCSS.L.1.2C
CCSS.L.5.2A
CCSS.L.7.2A
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