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Comma Quiz Week 3

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which sentence has the correct placement of the comma?
a)
All, of a sudden the lights turned out.
b)
All of a sudden, the lights turned out.
c)
All of a sudden the lights, turned out.
d)
All of, a sudden the lights turned out.
2.
Which sentence has the correct placement of the comma?
a)
Even though I forgot to take out the trash my mom, let me go to the party.
b)
Even though, I forgot to take out the trash my mom let me go to the party.
c)
Even though I forgot, to take out the trash my mom let me go to the party.
d)
Even though I forgot to take out the trash, my mom let me go to the party.
3.
Which sentence requires a comma after the introductory phrase?
a)
The children went to the zoo.
b)
While we were eating my mom packed.
c)
My dad went grocery shopping.
d)
The movie is always better with popcorn.
4.
Which sentence requires a comma after the introductory phrase?
a)
Near the lake I found a pebble.
b)
I need to study for my test.
c)
My dog loves to chew on shoes.
d)
One book is never enough.
5.
Which sentence does NOT require a comma?
a)
Yesterday I ran in the park.
b)
In order to succeed you need to study.
c)
Through the dark I saw a light.
d)
Running is my favorite hobby.
6.
Which sentence has the correct punctuation?
a)
While we were in Pasadena; we saw the Rose Bowl Parade.
b)
While we were in Pasadena. We saw the Rose Bowl Parade.
c)
While we were in Pasadena we saw the Rose Bowl Parade.
d)
While we were in Pasadena, we saw the Rose Bowl Parade.
7.
Which sentence has the correct punctuation?
a)
Although she knew nothing about the topic. Allison decided to volunteer for the speech anyway.
b)
Although she knew nothing about the topic, Allison decided to volunteer for the speech anyway.
c)
Although she knew nothing about the topic; Allison decided to volunteer for the speech anyway.
d)
Although she knew nothing about the topic Allison decided to volunteer for the speech anyway.
8.

Which sentence uses the comma correctly?

a)

Because the bike, was in the street a car ran over it.

b)

Because, the bike was in the street a car ran over it.

c)

Because the bike was in the street, a car ran over it.

9.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
Before the storm began I latched all of the windows tight.
b)
Before the storm began, I latched all of the windows tight.
c)
Before, the storm began, I latched all of the windows tight.
d)
Before the storm began, I latched, all of, the windows tight.
10.

There was an accident on Route 38 last night, several people got hurt.

 

a)

There was an accident on Route 38 last night, several people got hurt.

b)

  There was an accident on Route 38 last night, or several people got hurt.

c)

Because there was an accident on Route 38 last night several people got hurt.

d)

There was an accident on Route 38 last night, and several people got hurt.

11.

Choose the sentence that uses a comma correctly.

a)

Joe read the book and he saw the movie.

b)

Joe read the book, and he saw the movie.

c)

Joe, read the book and he saw the movie.

d)

Joe read the book and he saw the, movie.

12.
What is the acronym used to recall which conjunctions require a comma before the conjunction word?
a)
FANBOYS
b)
SOYBEANS
c)
FORK
d)
There is no acronym.
13.
Which is the correct way to write the following sentence?
c3po is the best character in the Star Wars franchise but he does not receive the credit he is due.
a)
c3po is the best character in the Star Wars franchise but he does not receive the credit he is due.
b)
c3po is the best character in the Star Wars franchise but, he does not receive the credit he is due.
c)
c3po is the best character in the Star Wars franchise, but, he does not receive the credit he is due.
d)
c3po is the best character in the Star Wars franchise, but he does not receive the credit he is due.
14.
Which is the correct way to write the following sentence?
I gave up on understanding calculus for it is impossibly difficult.
a)
I gave up on understanding calculus, for it is impossibly difficult.
b)
I gave up on understanding calculus, for, it is impossibly difficult. 
c)
I gave up on understanding calculus for it is impossibly difficult.
d)
I gave up on understanding calculus.  For it is impossibly difficult.
15.
Which is the correct way to write the following sentence?
Lacrosse is an old sport yet it has only recently become popular.
a)
Lacrosse is an old sport, yet, it has only recently become popular.
b)
Lacrosse is an old sport, yet it has only recently become popular.
c)
Lacrosse is, an old sport, yet it has only recently become popular.
d)
Lacrosse is an old sport yet it has only recently become popular.
16.
Which is the correct way to write the following sentence?
Jeanine found the metal concert both disturbing and awesome but she has no intention of attending another one.
a)
Jeanine found the metal concert both disturbing, and awesome but she has no intention of attending another one.
b)
Jeanine found the metal concert both disturbing and awesome, but she has no intention of attending another one.
c)
Jeanine found the metal concert both disturbing and awesome but she has no intention of attending another one.
d)
Jeanine found the metal concert both disturbing, and awesome, but she has no intention of attending another one.
17.
Which is the correct way to write the following sentence?
Elmyra could work on her homework or she could play with her pet mice.
a)
Elmyra could work on her homework or she could play with her pet, mice.
b)
Elmyra could work on her homework, or she could play with her pet mice.
c)
Elmyra could work on her homework or, she could play with her pet mice.
d)
Elmyra could work on her homework or she could play with her pet mice.
18.
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. 
19.

Jenna and I hoped to go surfing, and my mom wanted to read a book after napping on the beach.

a)

Keep comma

b)

Delete comma

20.

Oliver decided to make cauliflower, and carrots for the holiday party last week.

a)

Keep comma

b)

Delete comma

21.

Lynn will build a giant scooter, and I will ride the scooter down the skate ramp.

a)

Keep comma

b)

Delete comma

22.

Because I like french fries

a)

Independent clause

b)

Dependent clause

23.

Pick the DEPENDENT clause

a)

Since I won the trophy,

b)

I won the trophy.

c)

I want to win the trophy.

24.

A dependent clause

a)

is also called a subordinate because it can only be part of a sentence.

b)

can stand alone as a sentence.

25.

Which is the Dependent Clause?


Because my tea was too cold, I heated it up in the microwave.

a)

I heated it up in the microwave.

b)

Because my tea was too cold

26.

Which is the Independent Clause?


You should take your car in for a service because it's starting to make weird noises.

a)

You should take your car in for a service

b)

because it's starting to make weird noises.

27.

Which is simply the urge to sleep at inappropriate times

a)

Independent Clause

b)

Dependent Clause

28.

Which sentence contains more than one dependent clause?

a)

Whenever Mrs. Jakmides creates a test, she always aligns her study guide.

b)

The student guide developed by Mrs. Jakmides is truly a work of art.

c)

Whenever the test falls on a Friday, the students are irritated because they will miss the pep rally.

d)

Despite the answer key being posted on the board, only seven students passed the exam.

29.

Independent or Dependent Clause:

Since Parent Teacher Conferences are held the second Tuesday of each month

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

30.

What clause type is underlined? Independent or Dependent Clause?:

The girls ate their dinner in the Gym since the volleyball game was canceled.

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

31.

The average world temperature however has continued to rise significantly.

a)

The average world temperature, however, has continued to rise significantly.

b)

The average world temperature, however has continued to rise significantly.

c)

sentence is correct

d)

hmmm great question

32.
Read the following sentence and decide whether the phrase typed in green is essential or nonessential.
Lucy who needs an A on the final exam studied all night.
a)
essential
b)
nonessential
33.
Which sentence contains correct comma placement?
a)
Bristol Park which is near our home has a good swimming pool.
b)
Bristol Park, which is near our home has a good swimming pool.
c)
Bristol Park which is near our home, has a good swimming pool.
d)
Bristol Park, which is near our home, has a good swimming pool.
34.
Which sentence contains correct comma placement?
a)
Gliders which are planes without engines can stay in the air for several hours.
b)
Gliders, which are planes without engines, can stay in the air for several hours.
c)
Gliders, which are planes without engines can stay in the air for several hours.
d)
Gliders which are planes without engines, can stay in the air for several hours.
35.
What is the blue group of words?
Employees may leave work for personal reasons after they receive permission from the manager.
a)
Phrase
b)
Dependent Clause
c)
Independent Clause
36.

What type of clause is in RED?

We all went to the game, and we went to the movies after.

a)

dependent clause

b)

independent clause

37.

Nonessential or Essential: Company managers, seeking higher profits, hired temporary workers to replace full-time staff.

a)

essential

b)

nonessential

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