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Twelve Comma Rules

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which comma rule is being used here? Pets can be rewarding, cuddly, helpful, and sweet.

a)

Noun of Direct Address

b)

Introductory Dependent Clause

c)

Adjective Series

d)

Appositive

e)

Noun Series

2.

Which comma rule is used here? Send your request to The Pittsburgh Penguins, 66 Lemieux Way, Pittsburgh, PA 58581.

a)

Dates and Addresses

b)

Noun Series

c)

Clarity

d)

Nonessential Clause

e)

Introductory Words

3.

What comma rule is being used here? Dan, what do you think of Pierre's new hat?

a)

Introductory Dependent Clause

b)

Parenthetical Expression

c)

Introductory Word

d)

Noun of Direct Address

4.

Which comma rule is being used here? "I can't even believe," thought Emma, " that periwinkle can be a favorite color."

a)

Introductory Words

b)

Clarity

c)

Quoting

d)

Noun of Direct Address

5.

What comma rule is being used here? Yes, I love periwinkle!

a)

Clarity

b)

Introductory Dependent Clause

c)

Introductory Words

d)

Parenthetical Expression

6.

Which comma rule is being used? Because the days were longer, we were able to spend more time after school outside on the patio.

a)

Introductory Dependent Clause

b)

Introductory Words

c)

Quoting

d)

Dates and Addresses

e)

Parenthetical Expression

7.

Which comma rule is being used here? We love our Pittsburgh sports teams, and we are loyal fans.

a)

Introductory Dependent Clause

b)

Regular Series

c)

Compound Sentence

d)

Appositive

8.

Which comma rule is being used? Basketball fans, a dedicated group, are excited about March Madness.

a)

Appositive

b)

Parenthetical Expression

c)

Dates and Addresses

d)

Quoting

9.

Which comma rule is being used? March 17, I believe, is St. Patrick's Day.

a)

Parenthetical Expression

b)

Adjective Series

c)

Introductory Words

d)

Noun of Direct Address

10.

Which rule is being used? I brought my cards, envelopes, stamps, and markers to the meeting.

a)

Adjective Series

b)

Nonessential Clause

c)

Regular Series

d)

Quoting

11.

Which comma rule is being used? Sara Teasdale, who was a famous American poet, wrote the poem "Winter Stars".

a)

Introductory Dependent Clause

b)

Nonessential Clause

c)

Clarity

d)

Noun of Direct Address

12.

Which comma rule is being used? The alpaca, rather than the emu, is a fluffier animal.

a)

Quoting

b)

Dates and Addresses

c)

Introductory Words

d)

Clarity