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Commas Part 1

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
There seemed to be a low humming noise coming from that closet!
a)
NO CHANGE 
b)
low, humming, noise
c)
low humming noise,
d)
low, humming noise,
2.
Growing up, in France in the 1940s my grandmother witnessed the Allies liberate her small town.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
up, in France in the 1940s,
c)
up in France in the 1940s,
d)
up in France, in the 1940s
3.
The restaurant specializes in many seafood dishes, but its fried oysters, catfish, and popcorn shrimp are what bring it the most acclaim.
a)
NO CHANGE 
b)
fried, oysters, catfish,
c)
fried oysters catfish,
d)
fried, oysters, catfish
4.
When Uncle Tommy plays his guitar and everyone sings. 
a)
NO CHANGE 
b)
Tommy plays his guitar,
c)
Tommy, plays his guitar,
d)
Tommy, plays his guitar
5.
Down the beach from the condo, we rented, the kids were able to find an abundance of shells and hermit crabs.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
condo, we rented
c)
condo we rented,
d)
condo we rented
6.

Which sentence correctly uses the COMMA with a coordinating conjunction?

a)

The game was over, but the crowd refused to leave.

b)

The game was over but, the crowd refused to leave.

7.

Which sentence correctly uses the COMMA with a coordinating conjunction?

a)

The student explained her question, yet the instructor still didn't seem to understand.

b)

The student explained her question yet, the instructor still didn't seem to understand.

8.

Which sentence correctly uses the COMMA after introductory clauses, phrases, or words that come before the main clause?

a)

While I was eating, the cat scratched at the door.

b)

While I was eating the cat, scratched at the door.

9.

Which sentence correctly uses the COMMA after introductory clauses, phrases, or words that come before the main clause?

a)

Because her alarm clock was broken, she was late for class.

b)

Because her alarm clock, was broken she was late for class.

10.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

Wind power is cheaper cleaner and renewable.

b)

Wind power is cheaper, cleaner and renewable.

c)

Wind power is cheaper, cleaner, and renewable.

d)

Wind power is cheaper cleaner, and renewable.

11.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

Fossil fuels cause pollution, are not renewable, and damage the ecosystem.

b)

Fossil fuels cause pollution are not renewable and damage the ecosystem.

c)

Fossil fuels cause pollution, are not renewable and damage the ecosystem.

d)

Fossil fuels cause pollution are not renewable, and damage the ecosystem.

12.

Which of these sentences is written correctly?

a)

Overall wind power is the better choice.

b)

Overall, wind power, is the better choice.

c)

Overall, wind power is the better choice.

d)

Overall wind power, is the better choice.

13.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
I wanted to buy cookies chips and, candy.
b)
I wanted to buy cookies chips and candy.
c)
I wanted to buy cookies, chips, and candy.
14.
Which sentence uses commas 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.
15.
For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct comma placement.
I have traveled to Austin, Houston Dallas, and San Antonio.
a)
Correct
b)
San,
c)
Houston,
d)
traveled,
16.
For each of the following, choose the sentence with the correct comma placement.
Mary got an award for Reading Math, Social Studies, and Art.
a)
Correct
b)
Reading,
c)
Studies,
d)
award,
17.
Brittney would like a skateboard, or a lasso for her birthday. What change needs to be made to this sentence?
a)
Remove a comma after skateboard
b)
Add a comma after or
c)
Add a comma after lasso
d)
No change needed
18.
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.
19.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
He was a difficult, stubborn dog.
b)
He was a difficult stubborn dog.
20.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
I almost stepped on a broken, rusty nail.
b)
I almost stepped, on a broken rusty nail.
c)
I almost, stepped on a broken, rusty nail.
d)
I almost stepped on a broken rusty nail.

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