WorksheetsCommas in phrases, clauses, and sentences
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
Although I ran my hardest, I came in sixth place in the race.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
There was, a parade in Austin Texas last month.
There was a parade in Austin Texas, last month.
There was a parade in Austin Texas last, month.
There was a parade in Austin, Texas last month.
A comma should go AFTER which word in the sentence below?
Miller whined "Are we there yet?"
whined
Miller
yet
Should the comma be placed before or after the conjunction?
Before
After
A comma splice is created when two independent clauses are joined with a comma and no conjunction. Most people see comma splices as an error but do you think it is? In the quiz provided you will be expected to choose sentences that are written correctly and the comma used appropriately. Do give it a try and see if you get to do a good job. All the best!
The following sentence demonstrates a comma splice: I went to the store, and I bought milk for the next day.
true
false
Should there be a comma before the bold word?
I will sweep the floor, but I may leave a mess.
Yes, the sentence is correct
No, remove the comma
Which of the following sentences below is correct?
New York City is known for its delicious cuisine, and its famous, world-renowned shows.
We explored the dark, gloomy house on Halloween, but my brother and his friends were too frightened to come with us.
When Mrs. Fogle shut the door, all the noise from the hallway stopped, the students were then able to focus.
Since Adam practiced all summer; he knew he would make the team in the Fall.
Miller whined "Are we there yet?"
We visited the museum before it closed.
Comma
No comma
Which sentence uses commas for FANBOYS correctly?
My dog loves to, play so I take him to the dog park everyday.
My dog loves to play, so I take him to the dog park everyday.
My dog loves to play so I take him to the, dog park everyday.
My dog loves to play so, I take him to the dog park everyday.
Select the sentences that use a comma correctly.
Actually a tortoise, can live up to 150 years!
Actually a tortoise can live, up to 150 years!
Actually, a tortoise can live up to 150 years!
In the following sentence, where does the comma belong?
First beat the dough until all ingredients are well combined.
before until
after ingredients
after well
after First
Which punctuation is necessary in the [ ] in the following sentence:
Before anyone else had an opportunity to ask Mrs. Schumacher a question about the assignment [ ] Anna had asked forty-two questions about Mrs. Schumacher's granddaughter, Caroline.
comma [ , ]
colon [ : ]
semicolon [ ; ]
no punctuation necessary
