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Y6 Comma Use Quiz 2021

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 9mins

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1.

According to the comma rules we have learned, correct the following sentence. Remember, there may be multiple commas.


If you think you can fix my car Mr. Herman I won’t take it to the mechanic.

a)

If you think you can fix my car, Mr. Herman, I won’t take it to the mechanic.

b)

If you think you can fix my car Mr. Herman, I won’t take it to the mechanic.

c)

If, you think you can fix my car Mr. Herman, I won’t take it to the mechanic.

2.

According to the comma rules we have learned, correct the following sentence. Remember, there may be multiple commas.


Michael Jackson was a singer a songwriter and an inventor.

a)

Michael Jackson was a singer, a songwriter and an inventor.

b)

Michael Jackson was a singer, a songwriter, and an inventor.

c)

Michael Jackson, was a singer a songwriter and an inventor.

3.

According to the comma rules we have learned, correct the following sentence. Remember, there may be multiple commas.


Miami Florida is home to a large community of Spanish speakers, many of Cuban descent.

a)

Miami Florida, is home to a large community of Spanish speakers, many of Cuban descent.

b)

Miami, Florida is home to a large, community of Spanish speakers, many of Cuban descent.

c)

Miami, Florida, is home to a large community of Spanish speakers, many of Cuban descent.

4.

According to the comma rules we have learned, correct the following sentence. Remember, there may be multiple commas.


A young penguin escaped from the zoo so officials have launched a search party for it.

a)

A young, penguin escaped from the zoo so officials have launched a search party for it.

b)

A young penguin escaped from the zoo, so officials have launched a search party for it.

c)

A young, penguin escaped from the zoo, so officials have launched a search party for it.

5.

According to the comma rules we have learned, correct the following sentence. Remember, there may be multiple commas.


A nuclear power station exploded in Chernobyl Ukraine, on April 26th 1986.

a)

A nuclear power station exploded in Chernobyl, Ukraine, on April, 26th 1986.

b)

A nuclear power station exploded in Chernobyl, Ukraine, on April 26th 1986.

c)

A nuclear power station exploded in Chernobyl, Ukraine, on April 26th, 1986.

6.

According to the comma rules we have learned, correct the following sentence. Remember, there may be multiple commas.


Would you like spaghetti and meatballs or chicken and rice for dinner Ryan?

a)

Would you like spaghetti, and meatballs, or chicken and rice for dinner Ryan?

b)

Would you like spaghetti and meatballs or chicken and rice for dinner, Ryan?

c)

Would you like spaghetti and meatballs, or chicken and rice for dinner Ryan?

7.

According to the comma rules we have learned, correct the following sentence. Remember, there may be multiple commas.


Dinosaurs may have been huge but the massive blue whale is the largest animal that has ever lived.

a)

Dinosaurs may have been huge but, the massive blue whale is the largest animal that has ever lived.

b)

Dinosaurs may have been huge, but the massive blue whale is the largest animal that has ever lived.

c)

Dinosaurs may have been huge but the massive, blue whale is the largest animal that has ever lived.

8.

According to the comma rules we have learned, correct the following sentence. Remember, there may be multiple commas.


At the end of my hectic day, the quiet tranquil country roads were a relaxing change of pace from the noisy fast-paced traffic of the city.

a)

At the end of my hectic day, the quiet tranquil, country roads were a relaxing change of pace from the noisy fast-paced traffic of the city.

b)

At the end of my hectic day, the quiet, tranquil country roads were a relaxing change of pace from the noisy fast-paced traffic of the city.

c)

At the end of my hectic day, the quiet, tranquil country roads were a relaxing change of pace from the noisy, fast-paced traffic of the city.

9.

According to the comma rules we have learned, correct the following sentence. Remember, there may be multiple commas.


Hey who ate all of the ice cream and put the empty carton back in the freezer?

a)

Hey, who ate all of the ice cream, and put the empty carton back in the freezer?

b)

Hey who ate all of the ice cream, and put the empty carton back in the freezer?

c)

Hey, who ate all of the ice cream and put the empty carton back in the freezer?

10.

According to the comma rules we have learned, correct the following sentence. Remember, there may be multiple commas.


Surfing dancing spending time with friends and writing poetry are just a few of Kiera’s favorite pastimes.

a)

Surfing, dancing, spending time with friends and, writing poetry are just a few of Kiera’s favorite pastimes.

b)

Surfing, dancing, spending time with friends, and writing poetry are just a few of Kiera’s favorite pastimes.

c)

Surfing, dancing, spending time with friends, and writing, poetry are just a few of Kiera’s favorite pastimes.

11.

According to the comma rules we have learned, correct the following sentence. Remember, there may be multiple commas.


Woodpeckers make holes in wood with their sharp pointed beaks and use their elongated sticky tongues to extract insects from the holes.

a)

Woodpeckers make holes in wood with their sharp pointed beaks and use their elongated, sticky tongues to extract insects from the holes.

b)

Woodpeckers make holes in wood with their sharp, pointed beaks and use their elongated, sticky tongues to extract insects from the holes.

c)

Woodpeckers make holes in wood with their sharp pointed beaks, and use their elongated, sticky, tongues to extract insects from the holes.

12.

According to the comma rules we have learned, correct the following sentence. Remember, there may be multiple commas.


Our first aid kit contains a thermometer bandages medical tape and antibiotic cream.

a)

Our first aid kit contains a thermometer, bandages, medical tape and, antibiotic cream.

b)

Our first aid kit contains a thermometer, bandages, medical tape, and antibiotic cream.

c)

Our first aid kit contains a thermometer bandages, medical tape and antibiotic cream.

13.

According to the comma rules we have learned, correct the following sentence. Remember, there may be multiple commas.


Insects are an excellent source of protein and they’re eaten by millions of people around the world.

a)

Insects are an excellent source of protein, and they’re eaten by millions of people around the world.

b)

Insects are an excellent source of protein and they’re eaten by millions of people around the world.

c)

Insects, are an excellent source of protein and they’re eaten by millions of people around the world.

14.

According to the comma rules we have learned, correct the following sentence. Remember, there may be multiple commas.


Yes I'll go to the store with you but I can't afford to buy anything.

a)

Yes, I'll go to the store with you, but I can't afford to buy anything.

b)

Yes I'll go to the store with you, but I can't afford to buy anything.

c)

Yes, I'll go to the store with you but, I can't afford to buy anything.

15.

According to the comma rules we have learned, correct the following sentence. Remember, there may be multiple commas.


June 1st 1990 is the day when my enitre family moved to Dublin Ireland.

a)

June 1st, 1990, is the day when my enitre family moved to Dublin Ireland.

b)

June 1st, 1990 is the day when my enitre family moved to Dublin, Ireland.

c)

June 1st, 1990, is the day when my enitre family moved to Dublin, Ireland.

16.

According to the comma rules we have learned, correct the following sentence. Remember, there may be multiple commas.


Although I have never been to Japan I know almost everything about anime books and shows.

a)

Although I have never been to Japan, I know almost everything about anime books and shows.

b)

Although I have never been to Japan, I know almost everything about anime books, and shows.

c)

Although, I have never been to Japan, I know almost everything about anime books and shows.

17.

According to the comma rules we have learned, correct the following sentence. Remember, there may be multiple commas.


My parents Joey and I always laugh at my little sister whenever she says that.

a)

My parents, Joey and I always laugh at my little sister whenever she says that.

b)

My parents, Joey, and I always laugh at my little sister whenever she says that.

c)

My parents, Joey, and I always laugh at my little sister, whenever she says that.