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WorksheetsComma, Comma, Comma, Comma, Comma, Chameleon
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Commas, generally, go before what part of speech?
Prepositions
Adjectives
Conjunctions
Verbs
Which sentence uses a comma correctly?
I went running and, I saw a bear!
I went running, and I saw a bear!
I, went running and I saw a bear!
I went running and I saw, a bear!
Which sentence is correct?
I love to eat; therefore, I love the winter holidays.
I love to eat, therefore I love the winter holidays.
I love to eat; therefore I love the winter holidays.
I love to eat; therefore, I love, the winter holidays.
Which conjunction works best in this sentence?
Alex has played the piano for 5 years, ______ the saxophone is his favorite instrument.
but
and
so
nor
An interrupter, is often also an...
introductory element
adjective list
appositive
SWABI conjunction
Check the rules that are part of our comma tips:
Comma after an introductory element
Never use the Oxford comma
Commas between adjectives (if they pass two tests)
Commas on either side of appositives/interrupters
An independent clause:
can not stand on its own as a sentence.
is a fragment that does not express a full thought.
is a full and complete thought that can stand on its own.
pays its own bills, because its independent!
Which of the following is an independent clause?
Under the bed.
My hair dryer, hair brush, 2 sweaters, and jeans are.
After they finished dinner, they decided to go see a movie together.
The one I have right now is not.
Which uses a semi-colon correctly?
He needs to hurry with that turkey; before everyone gets here.
He needs to hurry; with that turkey before everyone gets here.
He needs to hurry with that turkey; people will be here soon.
He needs to hurry with that turkey; when people get here.
Which of the following is not a FANBOY conjunction?
and
but
because
or
nor
Identify the fragment.
The man lives there alone.
Opened up the presents with reckless abandon.
She scoops the ice cream.
Tim came to our lake house.
Which of the following is a comma splice?
Janet wanted cupcakes she couldn't decide which flavor.
Joseph wants to go to the doctor, he thinks he broke his finger.
Bev wrote the note, but she forgot to put it in the mailbox.
I didn't want to do my homework, nor did I feel like doing my laundry.
Which of the following is a fused sentence?
My 75 year old grandfather drives a Harley-Davidson he bought a side car for his chocolate lab.
Ned is an idiot, he bought strawberry ice cream, yet he knows I am allergic to strawberries!
She bought 2 pairs of shoes at the mall.
I packed enough clothes for a month, we are only going away for 4 days.
Which of the following is correctly punctuated?
Sarah, while she may be smart; did not do well on the SATs .
Sarah while she may be smart did not do well on the SATs.
Sarah, while she may be smart, did not do well on the SATs.
Sarah while she may be smart, did not do well on the SATs.
Identify the appositive in this sentence:
Emily, despite having the highest grade in her English class, was not the classroom's spelling bee winner.
Emily
despite having the highest grade in her English class
was not the classroom's spelling bee winner.
Which of the following is an example of a concluding element?
Judy is the funniest girl in our class.
When we went to Kings Dominion I rode all of the rides, even The Intimidator.
I went to the store to get milk, eggs and butter.
He forgot to grab his computer; therefore, he was not able to complete his school work.
Which of the following is NOT punctuated correctly?
Lou loves pie; he doesn't like it with ice cream, however.
Lou loves pie, he doesn't however; like it with ice cream.
Lou loves pie; however, he doesn't like it with ice cream.
Lou loves pie; he, however, does not like it with ice cream.
Which is correct?
Jane jumped on the bed because she had too much candy.
Jane jumped on the bed because, she had too much candy.
Jane jumped on the bed because she had too much, candy.
Jane, jumped on the bed, because she had too much candy.
Which of these is an example of the Oxford comma?
The eggs were dyed, pink, purple, and, green.
The eggs were dyed pink, purple and green.
The eggs were dyed pink, purple, and green.
The eggs were dyed pink, purple and, green.
Does because need to be preceded by a comma?
yes
no
