Mastering the 8 Essential Comma Rules

What is the purpose of using commas in a list of three or more items?

• To add clarity to the sentence

• To introduce a new idea

• To connect independent clauses

• To indicate possession

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

What is the Oxford comma?

• A comma before the conjunction in a list

• A comma after the last item in a list

• A comma before the last item in a list

• A comma used to separate adjectives

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

In which cases is the Oxford comma optional?

• In lists of three or more items

• Between independent clauses

• It is never optional

• Between adjectives

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What guideline is suggested for maintaining consistency when using the Oxford comma?

• Use it consistently throughout the text

• Use it sporadically for emphasis

• Use it only in formal writing

• Avoid it in informal writing

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

When should a comma be used between independent clauses?

• When they are questions

• When they start with an adverb

• When they are complex sentences

• When they are separated by a conjunction

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What does 'FANBOYS' stand for in comma usage?

• For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

• First, After, Next, Before, Or, Yet, So

• For, After, Not, But, Or, Yet, Soon

• Formal, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, Simple

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

How should non-essential information be punctuated in a sentence?

• No punctuation needed

• With commas

• With hyphens

• With parentheses

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What is the correct way to punctuate a quotation that is introduced by a speaker tag?

• Place a period after the tag

• No punctuation after the tag

• Place a comma before the tag

• Place a comma after the tag

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

How should you punctuate a city and country in a sentence?

• With a semicolon

• With a comma

• With a colon

• No punctuation needed

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

What punctuation is used to separate the day, month, and year in a date?

• Semicolons

• Colons

• Periods

• Commas

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.2.2B

CCSS.L.3.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B