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Commas Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 3hrs 20mins

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Class
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1.

Which sentence uses commas to correctly list items in a series?

a)

Perry went to the store and bought flour, eggs, and sugar.

b)

William wanted to plant tomatoes potatoes and corn.

c)

Brenden collected rocks pebbles, and stones.

d)

Ash wanted a bike a, basketball and a football for Christmas.

2.

Which of the following Commas Rules does this sentence display?

Before the football game, players need to stretch and practice their throws.

a)

Adverb Clause

b)

Participial Phrase

c)

Prepositional Phrase

d)

Infinitive Phrase

3.

Which Commas Rule Does this sentence display:

An old, wise wizard went on a journey.

a)

Listing Rule

b)

Adjective Rule

c)

Prepositional Phrase

d)

Adverb Clause

4.

How should this sentence be written:

Ms. Price has three rules: first be on time; second dress in uniform; and third have a positive attitude.

a)

Ms. Price has three rules: first be on time second dress in uniform and third have a positive attitude.

b)

Ms. Price has three rules: first, be on time, second, dress in uniform, and third, have a positive attitude.

c)

Ms. Price has three rules: first be on time; second dress in uniform; and third have a positive attitude.

d)

Ms. Price has three rules: first, be on time; second, dress in uniform; and third, have a positive attitude.

5.

Which of the following sentences uses comma(s) correctly?

a)

Oh my gosh you are not, going to believe this!

b)

Well knitting isn't an easy, skill to master.

c)

Well, writing poetry isn't for everyone.

d)

Oh Sarah didn,t know what to do.

6.

Which version of this sentence is written correctly:

However she does make a good point.

a)

It is fine as is.

b)

However, she does make a good point.

c)

However she does, make a good point.

d)

However she does make a, good point.

7.

Which Comma Rule is displayed in this sentence:

Lisa needs green, blue, yellow, and pink flowers.

a)

Listing Rule

b)

Adjective Rule

c)

Infinitive Phrase

d)

Participial Phrase

8.

Which Commas Rule is being Displayed in this sentence:

To sing well, Ali did some vocal exercises.

a)

Adverb Clause

b)

Prepositional Phrase

c)

Participial Phrase

d)

Infinitive Phrase

9.

Which version of this sentence is correct:

Breathing heavily Casey kicked, the soccer ball into the goal.

a)

Breathing heavily, Casey kicked the soccer ball into the goal.

b)

Breathing heavily Casey kicked the soccer ball, into the goal.

c)

Breathing headvily Casey, kicked the soccer ball into the goal.

d)

It is fine as is.

10.

Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly?

a)

At the wedding the bride's mom, cried profusely.

b)

Oh she,s just in the bathroom.

c)

If you don't suceed, try again.

d)

Bill needs a, map a, compass and the stars to find his way home.

11.

Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly?

a)

As she walked down the aile, Mary started crying.

b)

Well that was, unexpected

c)

The big hairy dog ran, up to Pepper.

d)

Spooky scary skeletons send shivers, down your spine.

12.

Which Commas Rule is being Displayed in this sentence:

When I hear the song "Better in Color," I always feel like dancing.

a)

Adverb Clause

b)

Prepositional Phrase

c)

Participial Phrase

d)

Infinitive Phrase

13.

Which Commas Rule is being Displayed in this sentence:

Holding the rake, Willow took a deep sigh.

a)

Adverb Clause

b)

Prepositional Phrase

c)

Participial Phrase

d)

Infinitive Phrase

14.

How should this sentence be written:

Oh my gosh I love Imagine Dragons!

a)

Oh my gosh I love Imagine, Dragons!

b)

Oh, my gosh I love Imagine Dragons!

c)

Oh my gosh, I love Imagine Dragons!

d)

Oh my, gosh I love Imagine Dragons!

15.

What confusion could be brought up if a comma wasn't used in this sentence:

Krystal said "No, more glitter please."

a)

Without the comma, people might think Krystal eats glitter.

b)

Without the comma, people might think Krystal hates glitter.

c)

Without the comma, people might think Krystal wants more glitter when she actually doesn't.

d)

Without the comma, people might think Krystal doesn't want anymore glitter when she actually does.

16.

Rewrite the following sentence to show how comma(s) should be used. Then identify which Comma Rule was being used to fix this sentence.

Philip would host the party under three conditions: first everyone must help clean up afterwards; second everyone must bring at least one treat; and third everyone must help pay for pizza.

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17.

Rewrite the following sentence to show how comma(s) should be used. Then identify which Comma Rule was being used to fix this sentence.

After going for a run Gabe took a shower.

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18.

Rewrite the following sentence to show how comma(s) should be used. Then identify which Comma Rule was being used to fix this sentence.

Taking a break from work Ella decided to play videogames.

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19.

Rewrite the following sentence to show how comma(s) should be used. Then identify which Comma Rule was being used to fix this sentence.

To eat his hamburger Zach needed to get ketchup and cheese.

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20.

Rewrite the following sentence to show how comma(s) should be used. Then identify which Comma Rule was being used to fix this sentence.

If Dylan doesn't hurry he'll miss the soccer game!

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