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Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Choose the correct statement.

a)

I like working outside and, I also enjoy reading.

b)

I like working outside, and I also enjoy reading.

c)

I like working outside and I also enjoy reading.

d)

I like working outside; and I also enjoy reading.

2.

Choose the correct statement.

a)

After she learned the rules for using commas, her grade improved.

b)

After she learned the rules, for using commas her grade improved.

c)

After she learned the rules for using commas; her grade improved.

d)

After, she learned the rules for using commas her grade improved.

3.

Choose the correct statement.

a)

Amy ordered two hamburgers, a Coke and a large order of fries.

b)

Amy ordered two hamburgers a Coke, and a large order of fries.

c)

Amy ordered two hamburgers, a Coke, and a large order of fries.

d)

Amy ordered, two hamburgers a Coke and a large order of fries.

4.

Choose the correct statement.

a)

When asked if he had studied for the test, Paul replied “Only a little”.

b)

When asked, if he had studied for the test Paul replied “Only a little”.

c)

When asked if he had studied for the test Paul replied, “Only a little”.

d)

When asked if he had studied for the test, Paul replied, “Only a little”.

5.

Choose the correct statement.

a)

Adam did not like math; however he was very successful in his math classes.

b)

Adam did not like math; however, he was very successful in his math classes.

c)

Adam did not like math however; he was very successful in his math classes.

d)

Adam did not like math, however; he was very successful in his math classes.

6.

Choose the correct statement.

a)

Joe replied; “I’m starved” when she asked if he was hungry.

b)

Joe, replied “I’m starved” when she asked if he was hungry.

c)

Joe replied, “I’m starved” when she asked if he was hungry.

d)

Joe replied “I’m starved”, when she asked if he was hungry.

7.

Choose the correct statement.

a)

Although, I have never been to Mexico; I have always wanted to travel there.

b)

Although I have never been to Mexico I have always wanted to travel there.

c)

Although; I have never been to Mexico; I have always wanted to travel there.

d)

Although I have never been to Mexico, I have always wanted to travel there.

8.

Choose the correct statement.

a)

Monica was very disappointed in her performance she was never gracious loser.

b)

Monica was very disappointed in her performance, she was never a gracious loser.

c)

Monica was very disappointed in her performance; she was never a gracious loser.

d)

Monica, was very disappointed in her performance; she was never a gracious loser.

9.

Choose the correct statement.

a)

Call me tomorrow; I will give you my answer then.

b)

Call me; tomorrow I will give you my answer then.

c)

Call me tomorrow, I will give you my answer then.

d)

Call me tomorrow I will give you; my answer then.

10.

Choose the correct statement.

a)

This conference has people who have come from Cleveland, Ohio, Los Angeles, California, and Orlando, Florida.

b)

This conference has people who have come from Cleveland, Ohio Los Angeles, California and Orlando, Florida.

c)

This conference has people who have come from Cleveland, Ohio; Los Angeles, California; and Orlando, Florida.

d)

This conference has people who have come from Cleveland Ohio; Los Angeles California; and Orlando, Florida.

11.

Choose the correct statement.

a)

Peter had several people working for him, a private secretary, an administrative assistant, and a research aide.

b)

Peter had several people working for him: a private secretary, an administrative assistant, and a research aide.

c)

Peter had several people working for him a private; secretary, an administrative assistant and a research aide.

d)

Peter had several people working for him a private secretary, an administrative assistant, and a research aide.

12.

Choose the correct salutation for a business letter.

a)

Dear Ms. Rodriguez;

b)

Dear Ms. Rodriguez,

c)

Dear Ms. Rodriguez

d)

Dear Ms. Rodriguez:

13.

Choose the correct statement.

a)

Peter was proud of his new title, Vice President in charge of Special Task.

b)

Peter was proud of his new title Vice President in charge of Special Task.

c)

Peter was proud of his new title: Vice President in charge of Special Task.

d)

Peter was proud of his new title; Vice President in charge of Special Task.

14.

Choose the correct statement.

a)

John developed some new hobbies: golfing, working out in the gym, and going to the afternoon ball games.

b)

John developed some new hobbies golfing, working out in the gym, and going to the afternoon ball games.

c)

John developed some new hobbies, golfing, working out in the gym, and going to the afternoon ball games.

d)

John developed some new hobbies golfing; working out in the gym; and going to afternoon ball games.

15.

Choose the correct statement.

a)

Peter avoided making appointments at inconvenient hours before 10;00 AM or after 2:00 PM.

b)

Peter avoided making appointments at inconvenient hours, before 10:00 AM or after 2:00 PM.

c)

Peter avoided making appointments at inconvenient hours before 10:00 AM or after 2;00 PM.

d)

Peter avoided making appointments at inconvenient hours before 10:00 AM or after 2:00 PM.