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Giant Commas Review

Total questions: 67

Worksheet time: 2hrs 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

a)

Jake my black, and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.

b)

Jake, my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.

c)

Jake my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.

d)

Jake, my black and white cat loves to sleep on the couch next to me.

2.

Which is the correct use of commas (and uses the oxford comma)?

a)

Coffee, tea sugar, milk eggs

b)

Coffee tea sugar milk eggs

c)

Coffee, tea, sugar, milk, and eggs

d)

Coffee, tea, sugar, milk and eggs

3.

Where does the comma go in this sentence?

Liza who was wearing a new dress, yelled at the waiter.

a)

was, wearing

b)

yelled, at

c)

Liza, who

d)

wearing, a

4.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

Friday, March 13th, 2020 was the last day that we had in-person school.

b)

Friday March 13th, 2020, was the last day that we had in-person school.

c)

Friday, March 13th, 2020, was the last day that we had in-person school.

d)

Friday March 13th, 2020 was the last day that we had in-person school.

5.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

I was in born in Cincinnati, Ohio, but I live in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

b)

I was in born in Cincinnati, Ohio but I live in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

c)

I was in born in Cincinnati Ohio, but I live in Ann Arbor Michigan.

d)

I was in born in Cincinnati, Ohio, but I live in Ann, Arbor Michigan.

6.

Which sentence uses the comma correctly?

a)

I will do my homework not yours.

b)

I will do my homework, not yours.

c)

I will do my homework not, yours.

d)

I will, do my homework, not yours.

7.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

a)

Before I went to sleep, I ate ice cream and drank milk.

b)

Before I went to sleep, I ate ice cream, and drank milk.

c)

Before I went to sleep I ate ice cream, and drank milk.

d)

Before I went to sleep I ate ice cream and drank milk.

8.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
My tenth birthday cake was pink purple sparkly, and so delicious.
b)
My tenth birthday cake was, pink purple sparkly and so delicious.
c)
My tenth birthday cake was pink, purple, sparkly, and so delicious. 
d)
My tenth birthday cake was pink, purple, sparkly and so delicious. 
9.

What sentence uses the comma correctly? (use oxford comma)

a)

The ground is snowy wet and cold.

b)

The ground is snowy wet and cold

c)

The ground is snowy, wet, and cold.

d)

The ground is snowy, wet and cold.

10.

What sentence uses the comma correctly?

a)

This sentence is cool, awesome, and totally worth your time.

b)

This sentence is cool awesome and totally worth your time.

c)

This, sentence is cool awesome, and totally worth your time.

d)

This sentence is cool, awesome, and totally, worth your time.

11.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
The dogs, and cats ate bowls of pet food at the shelter.
b)
The dogs and, cats, ate bowls of pet, food at the shelter.
c)
The dogs and cats ate bowls of pet food at the shelter.
d)
The, dogs, and, cats, ate, bowls of, pet food at, the shelter.
12.
Which sentence includes the correct use of commas?
a)
Everyone has lots of jelly beans cupcakes and cookies.
b)
Everyone has lots of jelly beans, cupcakes, and cookies.
c)
Everyone has, lots of jelly, beans cupcakes and cookies.
d)
Everyone has lots of, jelly beans, cupcakes and cookies.
13.

Harold is going to the dance with Kendra or Alyvia.

a)

Insert comma after the word dance

b)

Insert comma before the conjunction

c)

Insert comma after the conjunction

d)

No comma needed

14.
Even though people don’t think I am shy I am.
a)
Insert comma before the subordinate
b)
Insert comma directly after the subordinate
c)
Insert comma after the word shy
d)
DNo comma needed
15.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

a)

Amaya can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?

b)

Amaya, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener and a piece of paper?

c)

Amaya, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?

d)

Amaya can you please bring me the, pencil, sharpener and a piece of paper?

16.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
I enjoy spending time with friends however, there are days I would rather be with my family. 
b)
I enjoy spending time with friends, however there are days I would rather be with my family. 
c)
I enjoy spending time with, friends, however there are days I would rather be with, my family. 
d)
I enjoy spending time with friends, however, there are days I would rather be with my family. 
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.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

a)

Jimothy is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

b)

Jimothy is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

c)

Jimothy, is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

d)

Jimothy is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.

19.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do. 
b)
Since, I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of make-up work to do. 
c)
Since I was absent, on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do. 
d)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot, of make-up work to do. 
20.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Our apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
b)
Our, apartment walls, are very thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
c)
Our apartment walls are very thin, so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
d)
Our apartment walls are very, thin so we can hear our neighbors talking. 
21.
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.
22.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
As, I rode my bike down the street I saw my friend riding her scooter. 
b)
As I rode my bike down the street I saw, my friend riding her scooter. 
c)
As I rode my bike down the street, I saw my friend riding her scooter. 
d)
As I rode my bike, down the street, I saw my friend riding her scooter. 
23.

Harold is an excellent singer and he can dance all of the latest dance moves.

a)

Insert comma before the conjunction (, and)

b)

Insert comma after the conjunction (and ,)

c)

Insert comma after Harold and after singer

d)

No comma needed

24.

Nobody knows Harold can dance because he refuses to dance in public.

a)

Insert comma before the subordinator

b)

Insert comma after the subordinator

c)

Insert comma after the word refuses

d)

No comma needed

25.

I want Harold to show me how to dance but I’m afraid to ask him.

a)

Insert comma after me and after dance

b)

Insert comma after the conjunction ( but, I'm)

c)

Insert comma before the conjunction (dance, but)

d)

No comma needed

26.
Even though people don’t think I am shy I am.
a)
Insert comma before the subordinate
b)
Insert comma directly after the subordinate
c)
Insert comma after the word shy
d)
DNo comma needed
27.
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?
28.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
Jamie please clean your room.
b)
Jamie, please clean your room.
29.
Thanks, Mitchell for all your help with this project.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
30.
Hailey, tell Hannah to take out the trash.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
31.
Elizabeth is a sweet little old lady who lives on my street.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
32.

Which sentence uses the comma correctly?

a)

Mark, do you, want to, ride bikes?

b)

Mark do you, want to ride bikes?

c)

Mark do you want, to ride bikes?

d)

Mark, do you want to ride bikes?

33.

Which sentence uses the comma correctly?

a)

When you sing Mary your voice is beautiful!

b)

When you, sing Mary your voice is beautiful!

c)

When you sing, Mary, your voice is beautiful!

d)

When you sing Mary your, voice is beautiful!

34.

Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.

a)

Did you see Mr. Addison that I finished my essay?

b)

Did you see Mr. Addison, that I finished my essay?

c)

Did you see, Mr. Addison that I finished my essay?

d)

Did you see, Mr. Addison, that I finished my essay?

35.

Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.

a)

"Ms. Ruehlmann, please stop singing."

b)

"Ms. Ruehlmann please stop singing."

c)

"Ms. Ruehlmann please, stop singing."

d)

"Ms. Ruehlmann, please, stop singing."

36.
Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly.
a)
Yes, Mina you can go to Harini's house. 
b)
Yes Mina, you can go to Harini's house. 
c)
Yes, Mina, you can go to Harini's house. 
37.
Choose the best answer.
a)
It doesn't matter Daevon. You still have to work your hardest. 
b)
It doesn't matter Daevon. You still, have to work your hardest.
c)
It, doesn't matter Daevon. You still have to work your hardest. 
d)
It doesn't matter, Daevon. You still have to work your hardest.
38.
Where do commas belong in the following sentence?
Marsha and Bill will you please stop arguing?
a)
Susan and Eboni, will you please stop arguing?
b)
Susan, and Eboni will you please stop arguing?
c)
Susan and Eboni will you, please, stop arguing?
39.
Which of these sentences uses commas as a direct address?
a)
Why do you always bug me about my homework, Ms. Cote?
b)
Ana, my cousin, is really good at basketball.
c)
My dad, on the other hand, doesn't like carrots.
d)
Pork, beef, and chicken are all proteins.
40.

Do you think Miki needs a new phone?

a)

Do you think, Miki, needs a new phone?

b)

Do, you, think Miki needs a new phone?

c)

Do you think Miki, needs a new phone?

d)

Correct as is.

41.

Brianna can you pass me the hand sanitizer?

a)

Brianna, can you pass me the hand sanitizer?

b)

Brianna can, you, pass me the hand sanitizer?

c)

Brianna can you pass, me, the hand sanitizer?

d)

Correct as is.

42.

If you want José, you can stay over for dinner.

a)

If you want José you can stay over for dinner.

b)

If you want, José you can stay over for dinner.

c)

If you want, José, you can stay over for dinner.

d)

Correct as is.

43.

Identify the appositive phrase in this sentence:

Jesse Owens, an Olympic athlete, was a talented sprinter.

a)

Jesse Owens

b)

an Olympic athlete

c)

talented sprinter

44.

Identify the appositive phrase in this sentence:

Running, the sport that Jesse Owens loved, was always a talent that he had.

a)

always a talent

b)

a sport that Jesse Owens loved

c)

Running

45.

Identify the appositive phrase in this sentence:

Alabama, his home state, was where Jesse Owens lived until 1921.

a)

until 1921

b)

his home state

c)

Alabama

46.

Which sentence is correctly written below? (Look for the appositive)

a)

Jesse Owens, the winner of four Olympic gold medals, is remembered for many accomplishments.

b)

Jesse Owens the winner of four Olympic gold medals is remembered for, many accomplishments.

47.

Which sentence is correctly written below? (Look for the appositive)

a)

Track and field, an Olympic sport was ruled by Jesse Owens!

b)

Track and field, an Olympic sport, was ruled by Jesse Owens!

48.

Which sentence is correctly written below? (Look for the appositive)

a)

Charles Riley, a teacher, helped encourage and coach Jesse Owens when he was in school.

b)

Charles Riley a teacher helped encourage, and coach Jesse Owens when he was in school.

49.

Where does the comma go in the following sentence?


Veronica like always is complaining about everything.

a)

, like always is complaining,

b)

, like always,

c)

, is complaining,

d)

No comma

50.

Where does the comma go in the following sentence?


Mrs. Mahaney is friends with Miss Bradshaw a fellow English teacher.

a)

, Miss Bradshaw,

b)

, is friends with,

c)

, a fellow English teacher.

d)

No comma

51.

Where does the comma go in the following sentence?


Mrs. Mahaney is friends with Miss Bradshaw a fellow English teacher.

a)

, Miss Bradshaw,

b)

, is friends with,

c)

, a fellow English teacher.

d)

No comma

52.

Where does the comma go in the following sentence?


The Hamburgler from McDonalds steals all the food.

a)

The Hamburgler, from McDonalds steals,

b)

Hamburgler, from McDonalds,

c)

The Hamburgler,

d)

No comma

53.

Where does the comma go in the following sentence?


The Hamburgler from McDonalds steals all the food.

a)

The Hamburgler, from McDonalds steals,

b)

Hamburgler, from McDonalds,

c)

The Hamburgler,

d)

No comma

54.

Where does the comma go in the following sentence?


Lupita my grandmother doesn't like carnations.

a)

Lupita, my grandmother doesn't

b)

Lupita, my grandmother, doesn't

c)

Lupita my grandmother, doesn't

d)

No comma

55.
In the spring of 1930 marine science took a giant step forward.
a)
spring,
b)
1930,
c)
science,
d)
As it is
56.
Fortunately the vehicle worked well.
a)
Fortunately,
b)
vehicle,
c)
worked,
d)
As it s
57.
Lauren did of course keep a log.
a)
Lauren,
b)
,of course,
c)
did,
d)
As it is
58.
Scientists transformed the Challenger a British warship into a floating laboratory.
a)
Challenger,
b)
,a British warship,
c)
transformed,
d)
As it is
59.
What is the correct edit for this sentence?
James the paperboy arrived early this morning
a)
James the paperboy arrived early this morning.
b)
James, the paperboy arrived early this morning.
c)
James, the paperboy, arrived early this morning.
d)
James, the paperboy arrived, early this morning.
60.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jake, my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
b)
Jake my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
c)
Jake my black, and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
d)
Jake, my black and white cat loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
61.

The B in BOYFANS stands for (type full word).

(a)  

62.

The O in BOYFANS stands for (type full word).

(a)  

63.

The Y in BOYFANS stands for (type full word).

(a)  

64.

The F in BOYFANS stands for (type full word).

(a)  

65.

The A in BOYFANS stands for (type full word).

(a)  

66.

The N in BOYFANS stands for (type full word).

(a)  

67.

The S in BOYFANS stands for (type full word).

(a)