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ACT Comma Quiz 2

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 3hrs 54mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
Dogs run; in packs cats are more solitary.
b)
Dogs run in packs; cats are more solitary.
c)
Dogs run in packs cats are more solitary.
2.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
The horse was crazy; it was too young to be in the ring.
b)
The horse; was crazy it was too young to be in the ring.
c)
The horse was crazy, it was too young to be in the ring.
3.
Hot summer weather is nice, it can be dangerous for various groups of people when certain temperatures get too high.
a)
Hot summer weather is nice, when temperatures get to high it can be dangerous for various groups of people.
b)
Hot summer weather, which is can contain high temperatures that can be dangerous for various groups of people.
c)
Hot summer weather is nice, but high temperatures can be dangerous for various groups of people.
4.
 Driving the car is fast and comfortable, riding the bicycle is better for one's health.
a)
Driving a car is fast and comfortable, but riding a bicycle is better for one's health.
b)
Driving a car is fast and comfortable riding a bicycle is better for one's health.
c)
Although driving a car is fast and comfortable riding a bike is better for one's health.
5.
Which of the following is INCORRECT?
a)
They decided to go to the museum, the girls were very bored.
b)
It started raining, but they decided to keep running.
c)
After the trip to the zoo, they stopped for ice cream.
d)
She has a collection of posters; her favorite is of Snoopy.
6.
During her Bahamas vacation, Sandra spent every dime shopping, dancing, swimming, and sightseeing, she doesn't care that her rent will be late, or that she will have to eat macaroni and cheese for a week.
a)
sightseeing she
b)
sightseeing, nevertheless, she
c)
sightseeing. She
d)
No change needed
7.
FIX:
After the explosion ended. We all were shaking in our boots and feeling very scared.
a)
ended, we
b)
NO change needed
c)
ended we
d)
DO NOT PICK
8.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

Without my work I, was tempted to skip class.

b)

Without my work, I was tempted to skip class.

c)

Without my work, I was tempted to skip, class.

9.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

Although we had reviewed the film twice before we never, noticed these details about the shooting.

b)

Although we had reviewed the film twice before, we never noticed these details about the shooting.

10.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

As the day drew to a smoky, end, the firefighters put out the last of the embers.

b)

As the day drew to a smoky end, the firefighters put out the last, of the embers.

c)

As the day drew to a smoky end, the firefighters put out the last of the embers.

11.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

We were out of milk so I went to the store to buy some.

b)

We were out of milk, so I went to the store to buy some.

c)

We were out of milk so, I went to the store to buy some.

12.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

Whenever she sits on her phone for a long time at night, she cannot fall asleep.

b)

Bill Clinton and Andrew Johnson were impeached by the House but they were found not guilty by the Senate.

c)

Mike Pence is the current vice president of the United States.

d)

There are a total of 538 electors in the Electoral College yet not every state has the exact same amount.

13.
Which sentence shows a comma seperating independent clauses (compound sentence)?
a)
Jack does not like math nor does, Sue.
b)
They will go to the, store now for they need school supplies.
c)
Dan can go to the park or, he can go to the mall.
d)
James wants to leave now, yet we must wait for his little brother.
14.
Which sentence shows a comma seperating an incoplete thought from a complete thought?
a)
Without water the plant will, die.
b)
In five minutes, the building will be closed.
c)
When I get home I, am going to brush my teeth.
d)
Until I reach my, goal I will not stop working.
15.
Which sentence shows a comma seperating an incoplete thought from a complete thought?
a)
If I get a new job I will be very, happy.
b)
Because she is only twelve she, is not old enough to drive.
c)
To become an astronaut, it takes much hard work and determination.
d)
When I get, older I will be able to drive.
16.
Are the commas correct in this sentence?
Unless, you finish your homework you will get a zero.
a)
Yes
b)
No
17.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

Mom does not like to sleep in a tent, nor does she like cooking over a fire.

b)

Mom does not like to sleep in a tent nor does she like cooking over a fire.

c)

Mom does not like to sleep in a tent nor, does she like cooking over a fire.

d)

Mom does not like to sleep, in a tent, nor does she like cooking over a fire.

18.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

While I do my homework, I listen to music loudly.

b)

While I do my homework I listen to music, loudly.

c)

While I do my homework I listen to music loudly.

d)

While, I do my homework, I listen to music loudly.

19.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

Pirates have roved the high seas for thousand of years, some of the earliest stories refer to them.

b)

Pirates have roved the high seas for thousand of years, and some of the earliest stories refer to them.

c)

Pirates have roved the high seas for thousand of years and some of the earliest stories refer to them.

d)

Pirates have roved the high seas, for thousand of years and some of the earliest stories refer to them.

20.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

If you are hungry, you should make a sandwich.

b)

If you are hungry you should make a sandwich.

c)

If you are hungry, you should, make a sandwich.

d)

If you are hungry, you should make a, sandwich.

21.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

I want to go home for lunch, and I want to see my dog.

b)

I want to go home, for lunch and I want to see my dog.

c)

I want to go home, for lunch, and I want to see my dog.

d)

I want to go home for lunch and, I want to see my dog.

22.

When combining sentences, is a comma strong enough to separate two independent clauses?

a)

Of course!

b)

Never.

c)

Sometimes.

d)

Only if it has the help of a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)

23.

Which comma rule is being used? Because the days were longer, we were able to spend more time after school outside on the patio.

a)

Introductory Dependent Clause

b)

Introductory Words

c)

Quoting

d)

Dates and Addresses

e)

Parenthetical Expression

24.

Mike was the first person on the scene of the accident, and tried to help the injured passenger.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

accident and tried

c)

accident and, tried

d)

accident; and tried

25.

My mother either wanted to ride her unicycle to work or she wanted to work out at the jujitsu gym in the evening.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

work; or she

c)

work or, she

d)

work, or she

26.
He left the scene of the accident and tried to forget that it had happened.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
accident, and tired to forget
c)
accident and tried to forget,
d)
accident, and tried to forget,
27.
Because of their opposition to institutions that force creatures to live in captivity, some people refuse to go to the zoo.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
opposition to institutions, that force creatures to live in captivity,
c)
opposition to institutions, that force creatures to live in captivity
d)
opposition to institutions that force creatures to live in captivity
28.

Which sentences use a comma correctly (two independent clauses + FANBOYS)?

a)

I stepped on a Lego, and it hurt.

b)

I, stepped on a Lego and it hurt.

c)

I stepped on a Lego and, it hurt.

d)

I stepped on a, Lego and it hurt.

29.

Which sentences use a comma correctly (two independent clauses + FANBOYS)?

a)

I threw hot water, into the air but it turned, into snow.

b)

I threw hot water into the air but, it turned into snow.

c)

I threw hot water into the air, but it turned into snow.

d)

I threw hot water into the air but it turned into snow.

30.
Some people refuse to go to the zoo, because of pity for creatures that must live in small cages.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
zoo, because of pity,
c)
zoo because of pity
d)
zoo because of pity,
31.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
While waiting, for the bus to pick us up, we practiced our songs, for the concert.
b)
While waiting for the bus, to pick us up, we practiced our songs for the concert.
c)
While waiting for the bus to pick us up, we practiced our songs for the concert.
d)
While waiting for the bus to pick us up we practiced our songs for the concert.
32.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
After school on Thursday we went to Homework Club.
b)
After school on Thursday we, went to Homework Club.
c)
After school on Thursday, we went to Homework Club.
d)
After, school on Thursday, we went to Homework Club.
33.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
I want to buy a new CD, but, I need to save more money.
b)
I want to buy a new CD, but I need to save more money.
c)
I want to buy a new CD but I need, to save more money.
d)
I want to buy, a new CD, but I need to save more money.
34.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Although I brought my raincoat I forgot to bring my umbrella.
b)
Although, I brought my raincoat, I forgot to bring my umbrella.
c)
Although I brought my raincoat, I forgot to bring my umbrella.
d)
Although, I brought my raincoat I forgot to bring my umbrella.
35.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
We can eat pasta, from last night, or we can order pizza.
b)
We can eat pasta from last night or, we can order pizza.
c)
We can eat pasta from last night, or we can order pizza.
d)
We can eat pasta from last night or we can order pizza.
36.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
During the fire drill we, stood quietly, in a straight line.
b)
During the fire drill we stood quietly, in a straight line.
c)
During the fire drill, we stood quietly in a straight line.
d)
During the fire, drill we stood, quietly in a straight line.
37.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
I did not practice my lines so, I did not get the lead role in the play.
b)
I did not practice my lines, so I did not get the lead role in the play.
c)
I did not practice my lines, so I did not get the lead, role in the play.
d)
I did not practice my lines so I did not get the lead role in the play.
38.
Select the correctly punctuated sentence from the choices below.
a)
Near the end of the driveway, a large lilac bush bloomed and brightened the yard.
b)
Near the end of the driveway a large lilac bush bloomed and brightened the yard.
39.
Because of their opposition to institutions that force creatures to live in captivity, some people refuse to go to the zoo.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
opposition to institutions, that force creatures to live in captivity,
c)
opposition to institutions, that force creatures to live in captivity
d)
opposition to institutions that force creatures to live in captivity
40.

Which shows the correct usage of a comma in a sentence?

a)

Jen isn't very funny, but her best friend Pam is hilarious.

b)

Jen isn't very funny but, her best friend Pam is hilarious.

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