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Comma Review

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

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Class
Date
1.
Which of the following sentences uses FANBOYS correctly?
a)
She put on a sweater, but it was cold outside.
b)
She put on a sweater for it was cold outside.
c)
She put on a sweater, for it was cold outside.
d)
She put on a sweater but it was cold outside.
2.

What is the best way to combine the following sentences using FANBOYS?

She can rent the movie. She can buy the movie.

a)

She can rent the movie, so she can buy the movie.

b)

She can rent the movie, she can buy the movie.

c)

She can rent the movie, or she can buy the movie.

d)

She can rent the movie or she can buy the movie.

3.
Which of the following sentences uses FANBOYS correctly?
a)
I ate breakfast this morning but I am still hungry.
b)
I ate breakfast this morning, or I am still hungry.
c)
I ate breakfast this morning or I am still hungry.
d)
I ate breakfast this morning, but I am still hungry.
4.

After which word would you place a comma to indicate the correct introductory phrase?

In our conversation the president told me he wanted to work together.

a)

conversation

b)

president

c)

wanted

d)

work

5.

After which word would you place a comma to indicate the correct introductory phrase?

Even though they speak softly I can still hear every word Danielle and Sam say.

a)

though

b)

they

c)

softly

d)

word

6.

After which word would you place a comma to indicate the correct introductory phrase?

With everything going on there’s not exactly time to call in civilian contractors.

a)

everything

b)

civilian

c)

on

d)

time

7.

Commas with Adjectives:

Mrs. Schaeffer viewed a wild overgrown unruly yard.

a)

a wild, overgrown, unruly yard

b)

a wild, overgrown unruly yard

c)

a wild overgrown, unruly yard

8.

Commas with Adjectives:

Which sentence is correct?

a)

The girl carried the heavy, bulky box up the stairs.

b)

The girl carried the heavy bulky box up the stairs.

9.

Commas with Adjectives:

Megan, a bold resourceful photographer, recently published breathtaking photographs of the Grand Canyon.


Where should a comma be added in this sentence?

a)

between bold and resourceful

b)

between breathtaking and photographs

c)

between recently and published

d)

between photographs and of

10.
Which phrase is the appositive in the sentence-
The monkey, a nimble animal, is often found in the jungle.
a)
The monkey
b)
a nimble animal
c)
is often found in the jungle
11.
Which phrase is the appositive in the sentence-
Dave Lewis, a teacher at Lawson, works with many aspiring musicians.
a)
Dave Lewis
b)
a teacher at Lawson
c)
works with many aspiring musicians
12.
Which phrase is the appositive in the sentence-
Before you trash BoBo, your last childhood stuffed animal, consider saving it.
a)
Before you trash BoBo
b)
your last childhood stuffed animal
c)
consider saving it
13.

Commas in a Series:

The way to the secret and mysterious cave is over the river past a large pond and then under the bridge.

a)

The way to the secret and mysterious cave is over the river past a large pond and then under the bridge.

b)

The way to the secret, and mysterious cave is over the river, past a large pond, and then under the bridge.

c)

The way to the secret and mysterious cave is over the river, past a large pond, and then under the bridge.

14.

Commas in a Series:

I went to the game to laugh have fun and talk with my friend.

a)

I went to the game to laugh have fun and talk with my friend.

b)

I went, to the game, to laugh have fun and talk with my friend.

c)

I went to the game to laugh, have fun, and talk with my friend.

15.

Which sentence uses commas in a series correctly?

a)

Do not run, jump, or skip, in the hall.

b)

Do not run, jump or skip in the hall.

c)

Do not run, jump, or skip in the hall.