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Commas in a Series and Parallel Structure

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

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1.

Which sentence uses commas to punctuate a series correctly?

a)

Ginny, Marshall, Steve, and Fran, went camping last weekend.

b)

Ginny, Marshall, Steve and Fran went camping last weekend.

c)

Ginny, Marshall, Steve, and Fran went camping last weekend.

2.

Which sentence uses parallel structure?

a)

I like to read books, to write poems, and painting.

b)

I like to read books, write poems, and paint.

c)

I like to read books, to write poems, and to paint pictures.

3.

Which sentence uses parallel structure?

a)

A dictionary is used to find definitions, pronunciations, and spellings.

b)

A dictionary is used to find definitions, pronunciations, and to look up spellings.

c)

A dictionary is used to find definitions, pronunciations, and how to spell words.

4.

Which sentence uses commas to punctuate a series correctly?

a)

My friends and I rented a movie, popped popcorn, and baked cookies last night.

b)

My friends and I rented a movie, popped popcorn and baked cookies last night.

c)

My friends and I rented a movie popped popcorn, and baked cookies last night.

5.

Which sentence uses parallel structure?

a)

For dinner, we like roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, and to fry Brussel sprouts.

b)

For dinner, we like roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, and fried Brussel sprouts.

c)

For dinner, we like roasted chicken, to mash potatoes, and to fry Brussel sprouts.

6.

Which sentence uses commas to punctuate a series correctly?

a)

Don’t forget to bring a hat, a towel, and sunscreen to the lake.

b)

Don’t forget to bring a hat, a towel and sunscreen to the lake.

c)

Don’t forget to bring a hat a towel, and sunscreen, to the lake.

7.

Which sentence uses parallel structure?

a)

Michael likes camping, fishing, and to hike.

b)

Michael likes to camp, to fish, and hiking.

c)

Michael likes camping, fishing, and hiking.

8.

Which sentence uses commas to punctuate a series correctly?

a)

This semester he is taking Spanish, English, math, & science at the university.

b)

This semester he is taking Spanish English, math, and science at the university.

c)

This semester he is taking Spanish, English, math, and science at the university.

9.

Which sentence uses parallel structure?

a)

Today I will walk the dog, wash my car, and read a book.

b)

Today I will walk the dog, wash my car, and read.

c)

Today I will walk the dog, wash my car, and reading.

10.

Which sentence uses commas to punctuate a series correctly?

a)

I needed to buy a notebook, a pack of pencils red pens, and scotch tape.

b)

I needed to buy a notebook, a pack of pencils, red pens, and scotch tape.

c)

I needed to buy a notebook a pack of pencils, red pens, and scotch tape.

11.

Which sentence uses parallel structure?

a)

My best friend took me to dinner, to watch a show, and dancing.

b)

My best friend took me to a restaurant, to a show, and to a dance.

c)

My best friend took me to a restaurant, to a show, and dancing.

12.

Which sentence uses commas to punctuate a series correctly?

a)

We found an old tin can, a rusty nail, some gum wrappers, and a dime.

b)

We found, an old tin can, a rusty nail, some gum wrappers and a dime.

c)

We found an old tin can, a rusty nail some gum wrappers, and a dime.

13.

Which sentence uses parallel structure?

a)

The school valued integrity, being responsible, and being compassionate.

b)

The school valued integrity, responsibility, and compassion.

c)

The school valued integrity, responsibility, and being compassionate.

14.

Which sentence uses commas to punctuate a series correctly?

a)

Sheila invited her sister, her cousin, & her best friend to the museum.

b)

Sheila invited her sister her cousin, and her best friend to the museum.

c)

Sheila invited her sister, her cousin, and her best friend to the museum.

15.

Which sentence uses parallel structure?

a)

My mother never judged my feelings, my words, or my actions.

b)

My mother never judged how I felt, my words, or what I did.

c)

My mother never judged how I felt, what I said, or my actions.

16.

Which sentence uses commas to punctuate a series correctly?

a)

During our vacation, we visited the museum, played in the park and swam in the ocean.

b)

During our vacation, we visited the museum, played in the park, and swam in the ocean.

c)

During our vacation, we visited the museum, played in the park, and swam, in the ocean.

17.

Which sentence uses parallel structure?

a)

I spent hours mowing the lawn, trimming the shrubs, and raking.

b)

I spent hours mowing the lawn, trim the shrubs, and rake the leaves.

c)

I spent hours mowing the lawn, trimming the shrubs, and raking the leaves.

18.

Which sentence uses commas to punctuate a series correctly?

a)

I bought a jacket, a scarf and a pair of sunglasses at the mall.

b)

I bought a jacket, a scarf, and a pair of sunglasses at the mall.

c)

I bought a jacket, a scarf, and a pair of sunglasses, at the mall.

19.

Which sentence uses parallel structure?

a)

Jane took a shower, brushed her teeth, and slept.

b)

Jane takes a shower, brushes her teeth, and sleeps.

c)

Jane took a shower, brushed her teeth, and fell asleep.

20.

Which sentence uses commas to punctuate a series correctly?

a)

Renee must wash the dishes wipe off, the counters, and scrub the sink.

b)

Renee must wash the dishes, wipe off the counters and scrub the sink.

c)

Renee must wash the dishes, wipe off the counters, and scrub the sink.