Essential Comma Rules Quiz

What is the primary focus of the lesson introduced in the video?

• Vocabulary building

• Three essential comma rules

• Advanced grammar rules

• Pronunciation tips

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a comma after an introductory word?

• Honestly I don't, think Doug is a kind man.

• Honestly, I don't think Doug is a kind man.

• Honestly I don't think Doug is a kind man.

• Honestly I, don't think Doug is a kind man.

In which scenario is a comma not needed after an introductory phrase?

• We went to the cinema after dinner.

• After dinner, we went to the cinema.

• After dinner, we went to the cinema.

• In the morning, you have a dentist appointment.

What is the Oxford comma used for?

• To separate two items in a list

• To introduce a sentence

• To clarify items in a list of three or more

• To end a sentence

Which sentence correctly uses the Oxford comma?

• I bought apples, oranges and bananas.

• I bought apples oranges, and bananas.

• I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

• I bought, apples, oranges, and bananas.

What is the mnemonic used to remember coordinating conjunctions?

• FANBOYS

• BOYFANS

• BOYSFAN

• FANSBOY

Which sentence correctly uses a comma before a coordinating conjunction?

• The deadline was tight, but we managed to finish the report on time.

• Sarah called her mom and they talked for an hour.

• I wanted to call Jessica but forgot my phone.

• Dad wanted to go fishing so we packed up his truck early this morning.

In which sentence is a comma not needed before the conjunction?

• Sarah called her mom, and they talked for an hour.

• The deadline was tight, but we managed to finish the report on time.

• Dad wanted to go fishing, so we packed up his truck early this morning.

• I wanted to call Jessica, but forgot my phone.

Identify the error in the sentence: 'The kids need paint paper and paint brushes.'

• Missing comma after 'paint'

• Missing comma after 'paper'

• Extra comma after 'and'

• No error

Which sentence correctly uses a comma after an introductory clause?

• When Jane finishes work she'll meet us at the gallery.

• When Jane finishes work, she'll meet us at the gallery.

• When Jane finishes work, she'll meet us, at the gallery.

• When Jane finishes work she'll, meet us at the gallery.