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CHS/LA 11 Comma Rules Quiz 1

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 34mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which rule does the sentence below follow?

I like bears, beets, and Battlestar Galactica.

a)

Using commas to set off an introductory phrase.

b)

Using commas between independent clauses.

c)

Using commas to separate items in a series.

d)

Using commas to separate two or more adjectives preceding a noun.

2.
I traveled to Alaska the largest U.S. state, for two weeks.
Where should the other comma go?
a)
after Alaska
b)
before Alaska
c)
after largest 
d)
before traveled
3.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

Mrs. Wright, who liked the book recommended it to me.

b)

Mrs. Wright who liked the book, recommended it to me.

c)

Mrs. Wright, who liked the book, recommended it, to me.

d)

Mrs. Wright, who liked the book, recommended it to me.

4.

Is this sentence using commas correctly?

I will be happy to read your poem, comment on it, and return it to you.

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

5.

The rule of putting commas after introductory words or phrases is demonstrated in which of the following sentences?

a)

After, school Earl like to walk to the 5 and Dime.

b)

After school, Earl liked to walk to the 5 and Dime.

c)

After school Earl, liked to walk to the 5 and Dime.

d)

After school Earl like to walk, to the 5 and Dime.

6.

Which sentence does NOT require a comma?

a)

Yesterday I ran in the park.

b)

Running is my favorite hobby.

c)

I went running with my brother neighbor and friend last night.

d)

I have been running a lot but I'm not sure if I am ready for the marathon.

7.

Which rule does the sentence below follow?

The wall clock looks expensive, but it doesn't work.

a)

Using commas to separate items in a series.

b)

Using commas and conjunctions between independent clauses.

c)

Using commas after an introductory clause or phrase.

d)

Using commas to set off nonessential clauses and phrases.

8.
Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.
a)
Mrs. Kelly likes chocolate, reading, and cats.
b)
My brother, is a big mean guy.
c)
That tree has, a lot of leaves.
d)
Anna, has never been to prom.
9.
Clams, shrimp, and crabs, all live on the sea floor.
a)
This sentence is correct.
b)
Add a comma after "all."
c)
Remove the comma after "crabs."
d)
Remove the comma after "shrimp."
10.

Which rule does the sentence below follow?

My next door neighbor, who spends a lot of time at the gym, is in excellent shape.

a)

Use commas after an introductory clause or phrase.

b)

Use commas to separate items in a series.

c)

Use commas to set off nonessential clauses or phrases.

d)

Use commas and conjunctions between independent clauses.