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commas, commas, commas

Total questions: 47

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the correct edit?
Pug an adorable but naughty puppy chews on everything
a)
Pug an adorable but naughty puppy chews on everything.
b)
Pug, an adorable but naughty puppy chews on everything.
c)
Pug, an adorable, but naughty puppy chews on everything.
d)
Pug, an adorable but naughty puppy, chews on everything.
2.
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. 
3.
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. 
4.
What is the correct edit?
Wow that dog barks loudly
a)
Wow that dog barks loudly!
b)
Wow, that dog barks loudly!
c)
Wow, that dog, barks loudly!
d)
Wow that dog barks, loudly!
5.
Where do you put the comma(s) in the following sentence?
She was born in Denver Colorado.
a)
after She
b)
after Denver
c)
after born
d)
no comma needed
6.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Amanda can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?
b)
Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener and a piece of paper?
c)
Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?
d)
Amanda can you please bring me the, pencil, sharpener and a piece of paper?
7.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jim likes to eat pizza french fries and cotton candy.
b)
Jim likes to eat pizza, french fries, and cotton candy.
c)
Jim likes to eat pizza french, fries and, cotton candy,.
8.
What is the correct edit?
First line up
a)
First line up.
b)
First, line up.
c)
First line, up.
d)
First, line, up.
9.
What does the BOYS in FANBOYS stand for?
a)
Because, Or, Yet, Such
b)
But, Or, Yet, So
c)
Boys, Or, Yet, So
d)
Because, On, Yet, Since
10.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Sally is sweet, pretty, and nice.
b)
Sally is sweet, pretty, and, nice,.
c)
Sally is sweet pretty and nice.
11.
________, Sally woke up and went to breakfast. Then, she brushed her teeth and hair. Finally, she put on her clothes and shoes.
a)
In conclusion
b)
To begin with
c)
Eventually
d)
Then
12.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
I wanted to buy cookies chips and, candy.
b)
I wanted to buy cookies chips and candy.
c)
I wanted to buy cookies, chips, and candy.
13.

Why do we use transitions?

a)

To make us mess up

b)

To make the writing flow

c)

to be mean

d)

Because we want to

14.
Most animals sleep like people do; they lie down. ____________ birds and horses sleep while standing up!
a)
For example
b)
Likewise
c)
However
d)
Where
15.
My brother is my best friend. He is always willing to go the extra mile to help me. ______, the other day he helped me study until 1:00 AM.
a)
For example
b)
Additionally
c)
As a result
d)
Furthermore
16.
To show an addition (more information), use a transition like:
a)
obviously, clearly, evidently
b)
as a result, because, since, so
c)
besides, for example, furthermore
d)
but, yet, although, though
17.
To show cause and effect (how and why things happen), use a transition like:
a)
besides, for example, also, furthermore
b)
first, next, before, later, finally
c)
also, another, like, in comparison
d)
as a result, since, consequently, because
18.
To show an ending, use a transition like:
a)
for instance, such as, like
b)
finally, in conclusion, lastly
c)
although, furthermore, besides
d)
first, next, later, after
19.
To show an example (detail), use a transition like:
a)
like, such as, for example, for instance
b)
finally, lastly, in conclusion
c)
but, yet, although, though
d)
also, another, in comparison, too
20.
Andrew and Leo wanted to make honor roll this nine weeks; _________ they made sure to ask their teachers how they could raise their grades.
a)
for instance,
b)
as a result,
c)
however,
d)
in addition,
21.
Carlos started the year with low beginning grades; ______ he worked hard at home and pulled up all of his grades by the end of the nine weeks.
a)
however,
b)
furthermore,
c)
for example,
d)
in addition,
22.
To show contradiction (opposite), use a transition like:
a)
first, next, before, now, finally
b)
as a result, because, since, so
c)
since, while, like
d)
however, but, although, conversely
23.

Which date is written correctly?

a)

December 25, 2000

b)

December, 25, 2000

24.

Which date is written correctly?

a)

Wednesday, November, 24, 1999

b)

Wednesday, November 24, 1999

25.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

School started on September, 3 2014.

b)

School started on September 3, 2014.

26.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

My teacher was born on , June, 1, 1999,.

b)

My teacher was born on June 1, 1999.

27.

Which of these options shows the correct way to use a comma?

a)

Juneau, AK 99801

b)

Juneau, AK, 99801

c)

Juneau AK 99801,

d)

Juneau AK, 99801

28.

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

a)

After, the rock show the musicians headed to the diner for snacks.

b)

After the rock show, the musicians headed to the diner for snacks.

29.

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

a)

Darla bit into the hot, gooey, bread.

b)

Darla bit into the hot, gooey bread.

30.

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

a)

He said, "I love you."

b)

He said "I, love you."

31.

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

a)

"My little sister, won the whole tournament" Jackie said.

b)

"My little sister won the whole tournament," Jackie said.

32.
_______ they tried hard, the students could not complete the project in time.
a)
Although
b)
Despite
c)
First
33.
(at the end of an essay)
______________ the more educated a person is, the more choice he or she will have in a career.
a)
Otherwise,
b)
Meanwhile,
c)
In conclusion,
d)
Likewise,
34.
______, Jean painted her room.  Then, she bought a new dresser.
a)
Specifically
b)
First
c)
Truly
d)
So
35.
Which is written correctly?
a)
Dear Ms. Lewis,
b)
Dear ms lewis,
c)
Dear, Ms. Lewis
d)
Dear ms Lewis,
36.
To make the dive scientists designed a deep-sea vehicle.
a)
make,
b)
dive,
c)
scientists,
d)
As it is
37.

Read the sentences.


I have a friend named Paige Turner. I can’t figure out why

everybody giggles when she says her name out loud.


Which is the correct way to combine the sentences?

a)

I have a new friend named Paige Turner I can’t figure out why everybody giggles when she says her name out loud.

b)

I have a new friend named Paige Turner, I can’t figure out why everybody giggles when she says her name out loud.

c)

I have a new friend named Paige Turner, but I can’t figure out why everybody giggles when she says her name out loud.

d)

I have a new friend named Paige Turner but I can’t figure out why everybody giggles when she says her name out loud.

38.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
Hot dogs, hamburgers and pizza were on the menu today.
b)
Hot dogs, hamburgers, and pizza were on the menu today.
c)
Hot dogs hamburgers and pizza were on the menu today.
d)
Hot dogs, hamburgers, and, pizza were on the menu today.
39.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
Yes, I would like another piece of pizza.
b)
Yes I would like another piece of pizza.
c)
Yes, I would like another, piece of pizza.
d)
Yes I, would like another piece of pizza.
40.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

Soon after she went to the store.

b)

Soon after, she went, to the store.

c)

Soon after, she went to the store.

d)

Soon after she went, to the store.

41.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

You like ice cream, don't you?

b)

You, like ice cream, don't you?

c)

You like ice cream don't you?

d)

You like ice cream, don't you.

42.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

My mom asked "Where are you"?

b)

My mom asked, "Where are you?"

c)

My mom asked, "where are you?"

d)

My Mom asked, "Where are you?"

43.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

The tiger is majestic, fierce and powerful.

b)

The tiger is majestic, fierce, and powerful.

c)

The tiger, is majestic fierce and powerful.

d)

The tiger is majestic fierce, and powerful.

44.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

Wow! that's amazing, exclaimed Harry.

b)

"Wow! That's amazing" exclaimed Harry.

c)

wow that's amazing exclaimed harry.

d)

"Wow! That's amazing," exclaimed Harry.

45.
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.
46.
What is the correct edit for this sentence?
My best friend who moved away last summer visited over spring break
a)
My best friend who moved away last summer visited over spring break.
b)
My best friend, who moved away last summer visited over spring break.
c)
My best friend, who moved away last summer, visited over spring break.
d)
My best friend who moved away last summer, visited over spring break.
47.
What is the correct edit?
All creatures in the animal world depend on plants and each other for survival
a)
All creatures in the animal world depend on plants and each other for survival.
b)
All creatures, in the animal world depend on plants and each other for survival.
c)
All creatures, in the animal world, depend on plants and each other for survival.
d)
All creatures in the animal world depend on plants, and each other for survival.

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