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Comma Practice Rules 1-5

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 23mins

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1.

Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.

a)

Tom will you bring, me the wrench?

b)

Tom will you, bring me the wrench?

c)

Tom, will you bring me the wrench?

2.

I traveled to Alaska the largest U.S. state for two weeks.

Where should the commas go?

a)

after Alaska and state

b)

after Alaska

c)

after largest and state

d)

after traveled

3.

What comma rule does this sentence follow:

I like bears, beets, and Battlestar Galactica.

a)

Commas separate items in a series of three or more.

b)

Commas separate conjunctions within a sentence

c)

Commas separate adjectives which describe a noun

d)

Commas separate non-essential information

4.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

a)

Yes, I finally finished this presentation.

b)

Yes I finally, finished this presentation.

c)

Yes! I finally finished this, presentation.

d)

Yes; I finally, finished this presentation.

5.

What comma rule does this sentence follow:

Isaac, also a twin, was talking with the scientists about twin behaviors.

a)

Commas separate items in a series of three or more.

b)

Commas separate conjunctions within a sentence

c)

Commas separate adjectives which describe a noun

d)

Commas separate non-essential information

6.

Is this sentence written correctly with a comma: In school I studied biology, chemistry, and physics.

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

7.

Which sentence shows commas separating items in a list?

a)

Carlos wants to visit Paris, Italy, Germany, and China.

b)

My favorite colors are blue, red and pink.

c)

I like, to go hiking fishing swimming and camping during summer

d)

I have to clean my room, walk the dog and take out the trash.

8.

Which sentence shows a comma separating extra information about the subject?

a)

My mother, on the other hand, does not like chocolate.

b)

My brother a 26, year old male is watching TV.

c)

I am ready for my dad a hard, working man to come home.

d)

Daniel, Garrison a farmer wakes up very early.

9.

Which sentence shows a comma separating extra information about the subject?

a)

John, my friend is sitting on that chair.

b)

My favorite color, navy blue, is very popular.

c)

My brother on the other hand, does not like milk.

d)

My car a 2008, Honda Accord is very fast.

10.

Which sentence shows a comma separating an introductory word?

a)

Yes, I would like more water please.

b)

Sorry we, do not have enough room.

c)

Well I hope the problem will be fixed, soon.

d)

However I am, very good at math

11.

Which sentence shows a comma separating an introductory word?

a)

However I am very good, at math.

b)

Unfortunately we do not have, enough time.

c)

Wait, is there another way?

d)

Yes I, would like more water please.

12.

Where should the comma go?

Fortunately the vehicle worked well.

a)

vehicle,

b)

worked,

c)

Fortunately,

d)

The sentence does not need commas

13.

Choose the best answer.

a)

Mr. Wright, how many students, are in our class?

b)

Mr. Wright, how many students are in our class?

c)

Mr. Wright how, many students are in our class?

d)

Mr. Wright how many students are in our class?

14.

What is the appositive phrase in the following:

Leonardo da Vinci, the great Renaissance painter, was also an inventor.

a)

Leonardo da Vinci, the great Renaissance painter,

b)

, was also an inventor.

c)

Leonardo da Vinci,

d)

, the great Renaissance painter,

15.

What is the appositive phrase in the following:

In It's a Wonderful Life, one of the most popular movies ever made, a character named Clarence wants to get his wings.

a)

, one of the most popular movies ever made,

b)

, a character named Clarence wants to get his wings.

c)

In It's a Wonderful Life, one of the most popular movies ever made,

d)

In It's a Wonderful Life,

16.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

a)

I went to the store and bought apples, oranges and bananas.

b)

I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and, bananas.

c)

I went to the store, and bought apples oranges and bananas.

d)

I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

17.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

a)

No, I can't play today because my mom told me to clean my room.

b)

No, I can't play today, because my mom told me to clean my room.

c)

No I can't play today, because my mom told me to clean my room.

d)

No I can't play today because my mom, told me to clean my room.

18.

Where do commas belong in the following sentence?

Marsha and Bill will you please stop arguing?

a)

Marsha and Bill, will you please stop arguing?

b)

Marsha, and Bill will you please stop arguing?

c)

Marsha and Bill will you, please, stop arguing?

19.

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

20.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

a)

Lacey, you may have, hot chocolate, hot tea, or coffee to drink.

b)

Lacey, you may have hot chocolate, hot tea, or coffee to drink.

c)

Lacey, you may have hot chocolate; hot tea; or coffee to drink.

d)

Lacey, you may have hot chocolate or hot tea or coffee, to drink.