WorksheetsHigh School Comma Review
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 32mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jim is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people.
b)
Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.
c)
Jim, is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people.
d)
Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.
2.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges and bananas.
b)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and, bananas.
c)
I went to the store, and bought apples oranges and bananas.
d)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and bananas.
3.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.
b)
Since, I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of make-up work to do.
c)
Since I was absent, on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.
d)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot, of make-up work to do.
4.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Our apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking.
b)
Our, apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking.
c)
Our apartment walls are very thin, so we can hear our neighbors talking.
d)
Our apartment walls are very, thin so we can hear our neighbors talking.
5.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
No, I can't play today because my mom told me to clean my room.
b)
No, I can't play today, because my mom told me to clean my room.
c)
No I can't play today, because my mom told me to clean my room.
d)
No I can't play today because my mom, told me to clean my room.
6.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jake, my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
b)
Jake my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
c)
Jake my black, and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
d)
Jake, my black and white cat loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
7.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Amanda can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?
b)
Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener and a piece of paper?
c)
Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?
d)
Amanda can you please bring me the, pencil, sharpener and a piece of paper?
8.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
I enjoy spending time with friends however, there are days I would rather be with my family.
b)
I enjoy spending time with friends, however there are days I would rather be with my family.
c)
I enjoy spending time with, friends, however there are days I would rather be with, my family.
d)
I enjoy spending time with friends, however, there are days I would rather be with my family.
9.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
As, I rode my bike down the street I saw my friend riding her scooter.
b)
As I rode my bike down the street I saw, my friend riding her scooter.
c)
As I rode my bike down the street, I saw my friend riding her scooter.
d)
As I rode my bike, down the street, I saw my friend riding her scooter.
10.
Harold is an excellent singer and he can dance all of the latest dance moves.
a)
Insert comma before the conjunction (,and)
b)
Insert comma after the conjunction (and,)
c)
No comma needed
11.
Nobody knows Harold can dance because he refuses to dance in public.
a)
Insert comma before the subordinator
b)
BInsert comma after the subordinator
c)
nsert comma after the word refuses
d)
No comma needed
12.
I want Harold to show me how to dance but I’m afraid to ask him.
a)
Insert comma before the conjunction
b)
Insert comma after the conjunction
c)
No comma needed
13.
Even though people don’t think I am shy I am.
a)
Insert comma before the subordinate
b)
Insert comma directly after the subordinate
c)
Insert comma after the word shy
d)
DNo comma needed
14.
Harold is going to the prom with Kendra or Olivia.
a)
nsert comma after the word prom
b)
Insert comma before the conjunction
c)
Insert comma after the conjunction
d)
No comma needed
15.
Which sentence includes the correct use of commas?
a)
Everyone has lots of jelly beans cupcakes and cookies.
b)
Everyone has lots of jelly beans, cupcakes, and cookies.
c)
Everyone has, lots of jelly, beans cupcakes and cookies.
d)
Everyone has lots of, jelly beans, cupcakes and cookies.
16.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
The dogs, and cats ate bowls of pet food at the shelter.
b)
The dogs and, cats, ate bowls of pet, food at the shelter.
c)
The dogs and cats ate bowls of pet food at the shelter.
d)
The, dogs, and, cats, ate, bowls of, pet food at, the shelter.
17.
What sentence uses the comma correctly?
a)
This sentence is cool, awesome, and totally worth your time
b)
This question is cool awesome and totally worth your time
c)
the, question is cool awesome, and totally worth your time
18.
What sentence uses the comma correctly?
a)
The ground is snowy, wet and cold
b)
the ground is snowy wet and cold
c)
the ground is snowy, wet, and cold
19.
Is this sentence correct or incorrect?
My sister ate my sandwich, so I kicked her.
My sister ate my sandwich, so I kicked her.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
20.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
My tenth birthday cake was pink purple sparkly, and so delicious.
b)
My tenth birthday cake was, pink purple sparkly and so delicious.
c)
My tenth birthday cake was pink, purple, sparkly, and so delicious.
d)
My tenth birthday cake was pink, purple, sparkly and so delicious.
21.
Fortunately the vehicle worked well.
a)
Fortunately,
b)
vehicle,
c)
worked,
d)
As it s
22.
In the spring of 1930 marine science took a giant step forward.
a)
spring,
b)
1930,
c)
science,
d)
As it is
23.
To make the dive scientists designed a deep-sea vehicle.
a)
make,
b)
dive,
c)
scientists,
d)
As it is
24.
Lauren did of course keep a log.
a)
Lauren,
b)
,of course,
c)
did,
d)
As it is
25.
Scientists transformed the Challenger a British warship into a floating laboratory.
a)
Challenger,
b)
,a British warship,
c)
transformed,
d)
As it is
26.
On March 3 1965 her mother opened a store
a)
March, 3, 1965
b)
March 3, 1965,
c)
March 3 1965,
d)
As it is
27.
Carol let's go to the mall after dinner.
a)
Carol,
b)
go,
c)
mall,
d)
As it is
28.
Where does the comma go in this sentence?
Liza who was wearing a new dress, yelled at the waiter who spilled water on her.
Liza who was wearing a new dress, yelled at the waiter who spilled water on her.
a)
was, wearing
b)
waiter, who
c)
Liza, who
29.
Jill who is my sister shut the door.
a)
Jill, who is my sister shut the door.
b)
Jill, who is my sister, shut the door.
c)
correct
30.
Let's eat grandma!
a)
Correct
b)
Let's eat, grandma!
c)
Let's, eat grandma!
31.
Which sentence has a comma in the correct place?
a)
My father was born on December 1, 1976.
b)
My father was born on December, 1 1976.
32.
Which sentence has a comma in the correct place?
a)
Caroline lives in Albany, New York.
b)
Caroline lives in Albany New, York.
33.
Which answer is using the comma appropriately
a)
Today is Wednesday, January 25th, 2017.
b)
Today is Wednesday January 25th 2017.
c)
Today is Wednesday January, 25th 2017.
d)
Today is Wednesday January, 25th, 2017,
34.
Which answer is using the comma appropriately?
a)
Friday April 1st 2016
b)
Friday, April, 1st, 2016
c)
Friday, April 1st, 2016
d)
Friday April 1st, 2016
35.
Which date is written correctly?
a)
September 18, 1976
b)
September, 18, 1976
c)
September 18 1976
36.
Which date is written correctly?
a)
December 25 1990,
b)
December, 25,1990
c)
December 25, 1990
37.
When writing the date, the comma comes _______ the day.
a)
before
b)
before and after
c)
after
d)
no comma neeed
38.
When writing a city and state, the comma comes _________ the two.
a)
between
b)
before
c)
after
39.
Do use a comma to separate three or more items in a series.
a)
I ate, pork, potatoes, and bread.
b)
I ate pork, potatoes, and bread.
c)
I ate pork, potatoes, and, bread.
40.
Do use a comma between two adjectives only when the word and could be inserted in its place.
a)
Jason is a handsome, charming boy.
b)
Jason is a handsome charming boy.
41.
Do use a comma before and after a word used as an interrupter, such as however.
a)
The dog, however, still needs to be taken outside.
b)
The dog however, still needs to be taken outside.
42.
Do use a comma between a city and state and after the state if the sentence continues.
a)
I was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana 20 years ago.
b)
I was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, 20 years ago.
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